Residents of Lake Providence and Curry’s Tree Farm recently collaborated with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), the Lake Providence Watershed Council, and the Lake Providence Bass Club on a fisheries habitat improvement project for Lake Providence in East Carroll Parish. The residents of Lake Providence and Curry’s Tree Farm donated their cut Christmas trees for the project.
On Feb. 6, 2023, LDWF Inland Fisheries Biologists and the Lake Providence Bass Club deployed approximately 100 Christmas trees in four locations the lake. The absence of native aquatic vegetation in Lake Providence makes any additional cover important for the survival of several species, including largemouth bass, crappie, and bluegill. The near-shore reefs will serve as desirable protective cover for young fish, particularly recently hatched fry and fingerlings. In addition to providing protective cover for young fish, the near-shore reefs are attractive to adult bass and crappie and provide convenient areas for anglers to fish.
The trees are not marked but are located at the following waypoints (given in decimal degrees):
- Iron Pier – 8 bundles placed directly in front of pier at 9 ft. depth; Coordinates: N32.8148, W91.1807
- Tensas Hole – 6 bundles in Tensas Bayou at 10 ft. depth; Coordinates: N32.8092, W91.1939
- Old Swimming Pier – 8 bundles at 15 ft. depth; Coordinates: N32.8136, W91.1925
- Chute Shoreline – 6 floating bundles in 2 – 3 ft. depth; Coordinates: N32.82389, W91.19456
