Annual Drawdown of Henderson Lake Starting Soon

Annual drawdown of Henderson Lake starting soon

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — St. Martin Parish Government announced its annual drawdown of Henderson Lake starting on Monday, August 4, to manage aquatic vegetation and enhance fisheries habitat. The initiative follows recommendations from the Louisiana Department of…

Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake – Aug. 4 to Nov. 3 - Louisiana Sportsman

Continuing their long-standing collaboration to enhance the overall health of Henderson Lake, and based on the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries recommendations, the St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to manage aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat. The southern control structure gates will open on Monday, August 4, 2025. The lake will dewater at a rate of two to …