National Wildlife Refuge · Louisiana
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 17,229 acres in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (National Wildlife Refuge), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 17,229 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Avoyelles Parish |
| Reference point | 31.21380, -91.88793 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 2 PAD-US records combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge page on fws.gov
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Red River Wildlife Management Area
45,122 acres · 10.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Grassy Lake Wildlife Management Area
13,230 acres · 10.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area
12,793 acres · 10.3 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Saline Bayou
803 acres · 11.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Pomme De Terre Wildlife Management Area
6,476 acres · 11.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State trust / land board land
Louisiana State Trust Lands
2,592 acres · 12.6 mi away
State: land board
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Three Rivers Wildlife Management Area
30,052 acres · 15.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - National Wildlife Refuge
Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge
5,937 acres · 15.8 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Dewey W Wills Wildlife Management Area
64,360 acres · 18.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area
5,554 acres · 26.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), records for “Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge” in Louisiana combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.