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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.

little girl holding a bess beetle

Kent House Bug and Reptile Day

Event Location:
Kent Plantation House
3601 Bayou Rapides Road
Alexandria, LA 71303
Fun, interactive stations to celebrate all things reptiles, insects and their relatives at this family-friendly event to be held Saturday, May 16,…
Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Stacy Blomquist, stacy.blomquist@usda.gov , 318-473-7242
Young boy with several catfish on a stringer.

Youth Fishing Derby, Government Pond

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Government Pond, which is located in Vernon Parish on the Calcasieu Ranger District.…
Times: 7:00am - 10:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Calcasieu Ranger District, thomas.pardue@usda.gov , 318-793-9427
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
A young girl displays her fish at the youth fishing derby.

Youth Fishing Derby, Anderson Pond

A youth fishing derby will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Anderson Pond, which is located in Natchitoches Parish on the Kisatchie Ranger District.…
Times: 6:30am - 10:00am
Dates: June 6, 2026
Contact information: Kisatchie Ranger District, ashley.semerena@usda.gov , 318-472-1840
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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