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Events

Throughout the year, the Kisatchie National Forest hosts multiple family-friendly events, such as the fishing derbies and Kent House Bug & Reptile Day. Click on the photo or the event name to find out more details for each event.

father helping little boy hold fishing pole

Youth Fishing Derby, Stuart Lake

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Stuart Lake, which is located in Grant Parish on the Catahoula Ranger District.…
Times: 8:00am - 11:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Catahoula Ranger District, emlyn.smith@usda.gov , 318-765-3554
Young boy holding fish and trophy after a youth fishing derby.

Youth Fishing Derby, Bombing Range Pond

The 22nd Annual Frank Clark Youth Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Bombing Range Pond, which is located in Winn Parish on the Winn…
Times: 8:00am - 11:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Winn Ranger District, danielle.reed@usda.gov , 318-628-4664
youth fishing from bank in a lawnchair

Youth Fishing Derby, Valentine Lake

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 13, at Valentine Lake, which is located in Rapides Parish on the Calcasieu Ranger District.…
Times: 7:00am - 10:00am
Dates: June 13, 2026
Contact information: Calcasieu Ranger District, stephen.shively@usda.gov , 318-793-9427
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