Is your child interested in learning to fish? Come to Oakland Plantation to learn the fundamentals of fishing and more about fish with staff from the park and the Shreveport Aquarium. Learn basic fishing techniques and ethical angling practices through the Let’s Go Fishing Junior Ranger program. Earn your Junior Ranger Angler badge! All fishing equipment will be provided. Fishing is catch-and-release only. Fun for the whole family and a great way to celebrate National Public Lands Day!

 

This FREE event will be held at Oakland Plantation from 10 am to 11:30 am. The clinic is limited to twenty participants. Oakland Plantation is located at 4386 Highway 494, Natchez, LA. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 318-352-0383 x316 or by emailing meghan_schill@nps.gov.

 

 

*A Basic Fishing License is required for adults (16 years+) who would like to participate in fishing. Visit: wlf.louisiana.gov to learn more.

 

The grounds of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nearly 70 original buildings remain, many open for self-guided tours including several that are historically furnished from Wednesday through Sunday. Park staff conducts tours of the plantation grounds daily Wednesday through Sunday. In addition, the park offers tours on the NPS App. The Oakland Main House is open for self-guided tours from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The Magnolia Main House is privately owned and is not open to the public. For more information, please visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/cari, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/canerivercreoleNPS or call the park at 318-352-0383, ext. 316.