Soda Lake WMA: 2026-27 seasons, rules and map
Soda Lake WMA is 2,391 acres of public hunting land in Caddo Parish, owned by the Caddo Levee District (1,191 acres) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (1,200 acres), run from LDWF's Minden office. Its 2026-27 schedule sets one deer hunt, archery: Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex). Turkey season is closed on the area.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: LDWF's 2026-27 individual WMA schedule for the area. Boundary and acres: LDWF's WMA layer.
Soda Lake WMAOther LDWF WMAsLake or riverHighwayCounty line
| Size | 2,391 acres (LDWF's legal acres); 2,051 acres measured on LDWF's boundary map |
|---|---|
| Parish | Caddo |
| Owner | Caddo Levee District (1,191 acres) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (1,200 acres) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Deer hunts | Archery |
| Archery deer | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 (either-sex) |
| Dogs for deer | No dog deer season on the schedule |
| Turkey | Closed |
| LDWF contact | jjohnson@wlf.la.gov or 318.371.3050 |
| Nearest towns | Mooringsport (3 mi), Blanchard (3 mi) and Oil City (5 mi) |
When are the 2026-27 deer hunts on Soda Lake WMA?
| Hunt | Deer | Dates and rules, 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Archery | Either-sex | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 |
Source: LDWF 2026-27 individual WMA hunting schedules, L to Z (eRegulations edition), read October 2026. On WMAs, deer seasons are for legal antlered deer unless a hunt says either-sex. LDWF's schedule is the final word.
What else can you hunt on Soda Lake WMA, and when?
| Game | 2026-27 season on the area |
|---|---|
| Small Game and Waterfowl | Portion West of Twelve Mile Bayou: no FIREARMS HUNTING ALLOWED. Small game and waterfowl hunting allowed by FALCONRY METHOD only. Dates and times for FALCONRY only hunting are the same as on the other portion of the WMA. Portion East of Twelve Mile Bayou: Same as outside, except waterfowl closed after 12 noon, and open to squirrel hunting during the spring season, May 1-9, with or without dogs. Beagles allowed for rabbits and dogs allowed for squirrel hunting Dec. 19-Feb. 28. |
What rules apply on Soda Lake WMA?
- Self-Clearing Permit required for all activities. Motorized vehicles allowed on designated trails. Bicycles allowed. Vehicle parking allowed only in designated parking areas. That portion west of Twelve Mile Bayou closed to fishing Oct. 1-March 31.
From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Which parishes is Soda Lake WMA in?
| Parish | Acres of the area in it |
|---|---|
| Caddo Parish | 2,051 |
The parish acres are measured on LDWF's boundary map, which comes to 2,051 acres; the 2,391 acres at the top of this page are LDWF's legal acres. The two figures are from different LDWF sources.
Measured by FilledTag on LDWF Wildlife Management Area boundaries, September 2025 and the U.S. Census Bureau 2024 parish boundaries.
How do you get to Soda Lake WMA?
Highways within 5 miles: I-49, LA 1, LA 538 and LA 169. Nearest towns: Mooringsport (3 miles), Blanchard (3 miles), Oil City (5 miles) and Belcher (5 miles). LDWF's page for the area, with its map: Soda Lake.
The closest other Louisiana WMAs with a page here: John Franks WMA (2 miles), Bodcau WMA (19.4 miles), Loggy Bayou WMA (32 miles) and Bayou Pierre WMA (33.9 miles).
Questions hunters ask
When is deer season on Soda Lake WMA in 2026-27?
Deer Archery (either-sex): Oct. 1-Jan. 31. From LDWF's 2026-27 schedule for the area.
Is Soda Lake WMA open for turkey hunting?
No. Turkey season is closed on Soda Lake WMA in 2026-27, by LDWF's schedule.
What parish is Soda Lake WMA in?
Caddo Parish, measured on LDWF's boundary.
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You need a WMA Access Permit, a Self-Clearing Permit for each visit and the licenses and tags for what you hunt. The WMA rules on one page. FilledTag is not part of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries; seasons and rules are copied from LDWF, acres and maps from its WMA layer, each with its source above.