Have you ever been to Caddo Lake? If not, you are truly missing out. If you are an experienced fisherman, there’s no doubt that you have already heard of this amazing lake in Louisiana, which straddles the border between Texas and Louisiana in northern Louisiana. Check out all it has to offer:

Some people call Caddo Lake "the most beautiful lake in America", and it's easy to understand why.
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It's also known as the 'floating forest', and is known for its sprawling fingers that are home to some gorgeous cypress and other water loving trees. And of course plenty of Spanish moss.
The lake is about 12 miles wide and 16 miles long, and could have been formed during the 1811 New Madrid earthquake.
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Others say it may have formed from a huge log jam that dammed up the Red River.
Fishermen absolutely adore this lake, which is rich in Crappie, Bream, and Bass.
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It's known as the best place to catch high weight largemouth bass in Louisiana.
Recreational boating here is an absolute blast, where you can enjoy the meandering bayous as well as the open waters.
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You can launch your boat off LA Highway 1 in Oil City or at the Caddo Lake bridge.
You will simply fall in love with all of the beauty that is to be found at this amazing lake.
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There are also a lot of wildlife viewing opportunities, including owls, eagles, and alligators.
There are a lot of people hard at work to keep this lake beautiful.
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Right now Salvinia is threatening the lake, but officials in Louisiana and Texas are working to fight it off.

Isn’t this lake amazing? We sure think so. Let us know what you love to do when you visit Caddo Lake! And if you’re looking for more awesome Louisiana summer destinations, check out our article here.

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