Anyone have any info on the situation at Larto (level forecast, etc.) as well as the opening of the Morganza Spillway???
Thanks, SLIP
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Anyone have any info on the situation at Larto (level forecast, etc.) as well as the opening of the Morganza Spillway???
Thanks, SLIP
Jan. 4, 2016 – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) will close Sandy Bayou Road and Muddy Bayou Road (from Deville Crossing to Nolan Bayou Road) at Dewey W. Wills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) once the water level on Larto Lake reaches 42’ mean sea level, which is expected Thursday (Jan. 7).
In addition, Hunt Road south of the diversion canal will be closed to all traffic once the water level on Larto Lake reaches 45’ msl, which is expected Jan. 11.
Those using Dewey W. Wills WMA will be permitted to access Sandy Bayou Road with ATV/UTVs.
Increasing water levels in the Mississippi, Black, and associated river systems will create backwater flooding on these roads. Road closures are implemented in the interest of public safety. Once the water recedes and conditions allow, the roads will be reopened.
I am told that the morganza spillway locks will b opened on the 13th
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service: Shreveport
Here is a link to most of the rivers in Louisiana some even have a forecasted water height too.
no fishing for me at larto this weekend :(
Looks like it will be awhile for me to get back to Larto also.
I spoke to a friend last night who fished Larto this past weekend. He said the water was very high, muddy, and dirty. Lots of debris. He didn't catch much. He won't go back until it falls .
Morganza is going to be opened on the 11th. KATC news in Lafayette has a article
Last time they did that, there was a mandatory evacuation at Butte Larose I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by ranger-go-getter
Yes. They have a meeting set for tonight at the fire station. I have friends with camps that will be there and I can post more about it
LDWF closed the roads in Dewey Willis Th.Muddy bayou. Sandy bayou are closed.Hunt rd was still open but water over rd in places.expect to get 3 to 5 feet more water.Will be good fishing when it goes down.
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A picture at the camp taken today (1-9-16) at Larto. :pray
WOW
Glad we went when we did. Hope your camp will be ok Bruce!
Thanks Dwayne, i think some cinder blocks under the stove and fridge will do the trick, it just all the other stuff that needs to be picked up because I am a packrat.
Bruce, you're thinking it will get in the camp, I don't think so. Maybe you have a stove and fridge downstairs. Wishing you the best.
"gene"
Mr. Gene we closed in half of the since the last time you were there, got an outdoor kitchen with a bathroom. I am not worried about the upstairs. We put galvanized roofing 3' up from the concert just because of the possibility of getting water in it.