Elm Hall Wildlife Management Area

Elm Hall Wildlife Management Area is a protected landscape in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, featuring cypress-tupelo swamps that transition into hardwood forests across its terrain. The western boundary borders Lake Verret, creating diverse aquatic and forested habitats throughout the site.

This site was acquired in 1998 by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as a protected area within the Atchafalaya Basin system. The designation safeguarded these wetlands and forests as a managed refuge for native species.

Multiple oilfield canals, including Godchaux and Talbot, demonstrate the intersection of industrial heritage with natural resource management in Louisiana's wetlands.

Visitors can only reach this area by boat, with public launch sites available at Attakapas Landing, Pierre Part, and Highway 402. Planning ahead with proper equipment and local water knowledge makes accessing the site safer and more straightforward.

Bald eagles nest in the cypress trees surrounding Lake Verret and rely on the area for breeding and hunting. The waters also support populations of bream, white crappie, and freshwater drum that characterize the aquatic life here.

GPS coordinates: 29.92861,-91.12083

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21