Thread: D'Arbonne Drawdown Question

When will the draw down begin & when will it end? I want to rent a cabin in the spring so I can Crappie fish. When do the crappie begin to migrate up the creeks? I found the answer to onf my questions.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is planning to open the water control structure on D’Arbonne Lake near Farmerville soon after Labor Day to draw down the lake. It will be lowered to five feet below pool stage and remain lowered until December 15th. The drawdown, which is being done in coordination with the Bayou D’Arbonne Lake Watershed District will allow for shoreline maintenance and assist with the control of nuisance aquatic vegetation. LDWF says the lake won’t be closed to fishing during the drawdown, but anglers are being urged to be careful because boat lanes won’t provide normal clearance for underwater obstructions.

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