Paddling near Bossier City, LA

Sitting on the eastern bank of the Red River across from Shreveport in Bossier Parish, this corner of northwest Louisiana puts paddlers within reach of cypress bayous, scenic rivers, and natural lakes spanning the Louisiana–Texas line. The metro hosted the Kayak Bass Fishing National Championship in 2019 and 2021, and marked paddle trails reach Lake Bistineau, Bayou Dorcheat, and Bodcau WMA — with the 25,400-acre Caddo Lake as the marquee destination paddle.