Good forOutdoor lovers
A 4,200-acre lake southeast of Leesville that was built in 1963 and draws the more serious bass crowd in Vernon Parish. Vernon Lake is deeper and clearer than Anacoco, with a maintained boat ramp, a fishing pier, and a small park at the dam. The cypress knees in the back coves are where the trophy bass live — locals say early morning in March before the water warms up is when you find them.
Quick facts
- ·4,200 acres, built in 1963, managed by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
- ·Deeper and clearer than nearby Anacoco Lake — bass tournaments run here year-round
- ·Fishing pier and maintained boat launch near the dam on LA-1142
- ·Day-use park at the dam has picnic tables and grills; no camping
- ·Louisiana fishing license required
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