CKA meeting - Thursday, January 14

Hey fellow kayak anglers!  We're holding the first-ever meeting of the Cenla Kayak Anglers on Thursday, January 14 at the Rapides Westside Library on Provine Place in Alexandria.  Time is 6:00pm.  The meeting will last about an hour and a half.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

The mission of CKA will be to promote the sport of kayak fishing and freshwater conservation in central Louisiana through fellowship, education, and conservation.
- Our fellowship goals will be to bring like-minded kayak enthusiasts together to share our experiences and knowledge.
- Our education goals will be to enhance members knowledge of boats, fisheries, safety and conservation. 
- Our conservation goals will be to encourage catch, photo and release (CPR) as well as participation in fish tagging programs.
We'll accomplish these goals through activities that include meetings, kayak fishing tournaments, casual gatherings, clinics, and demonstrations.  

Agenda
1. Welcome & Short Introductions
2. Vision for the club
3. Where we are as an organization
4. Where we need to be as an organization
5. Interim leadership
6. Future meetings
7. A group outing to an area water for some species in January or February

If you're interested, make plans to attend January 14th!

Kayak fishing in central Louisiana

There are many reasons to kayak fish. A few include: it's very affordable, it provides access to areas big boats cannot get to, kayaks are easier to transport, they provide a healthy alternative, kayaks are quiet and environmentally friendly.  But perhaps the best reason is that they're fun - there's nothing like hooking into a big red or big bass and getting taken for a "Cajun Sleigh Ride".

Is there a better area for freshwater kayak fishing than central Louisiana? We think not. From Lake Concordia west to Toledo Bend, from Chicot Lake north to Caney Lake, there are dozens of waters containing some of the state's largest bass, white perch and bream right here in Cenla. More and more folks in the Cenla area are finding out for themselves and joining the kayak fishing revolution!

That's why we've started Cenla Kayak Anglers.  We'll have meetings and outings to share and learn more about paddling, fishing from a canoe or kayak, conservation and aquatic resources.  We hope you'll join us. Bookmark this website and check back routinely!