The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown on Bundick Lake in Beauregard Parish for aquatic vegetation control, bottom sediment compaction and repair and maintenance of facilities by landowners and the parish.
The drawdown will begin the week of September 10, and the lake level will be lowered 7 feet below pool stage. The control structure is scheduled to close the week of January 14, 2019, to allow water levels to return to normal.
Department recommendations include a drawdown on Bundick Lake every 5 years for habitat improvement and aquatic vegetation control.
During the drawdown period, the department is planning to construct and deploy artificial reefs in the lake to supplement habitat in this aging reservoir.
Although the lake will not be closed to fishing, we advise boaters to use caution during the low water period, as boat lanes will not provide normal clearance for underwater obstructions.