Lake Bistineau C, Bayou Dorcheat

Kayak paddle trail route map on Lake Bistineau, east of Shrevepoint. The route here basically goes up the labeled channel from the state park to the Highway 164 turnaround. Besides this corridor, there is actually a lot of area that can be paddled and explored on either side, provided water levels are high enough. And while the area is complex and can look the same, the general orientation is north-south, which means that if you go straight east or straight west you can generally get back to the central channel to reorient yourself. The area farther south of the park has a more standard open lake feel so it’s really around the State Park launch and especially to the north end that’s best for exploring. Wonderful spot.

Above: Many places have cypress trees growing so close together you can’t get through.

Above: Something happened here.

Above: The bayou channel up closer to the 164 turnaround.

Above: Lake Bistineau, what a great place.