Refuge waters consist of a freshwater impoundment totaling approximately 26,000 acres, plus marshes and canals totaling approximately 99,000 acres. Fishing season, via boats, is March 15-October 15. Fishing is open year-round along Louisiana Hwy. 27 for bank fishing. Available species include largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish, catfish and gar. Saltwater species include spotted seatrout, flounder, black drum and red drum. There are fishing facilities constructed at three recreation areas (Northline, Hog Island Gully and West Cove) along Hwy. 27. Boats are limited to 40 hp or less in the freshwater impoundment. Aside from the impoundment, boats that are not traveling in designated canals or natural bayous must push-pole or use only trolling motors in the marsh.