Mile 503.0 - Old River RBD 503 Chute of Old River Lake

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

Old River RBD 503 Chute of Old River Lake

After passing Bunch’s Cut-Off another opening reveals itself RBD a half-mile downstream: the narrow Chute into Old River Lake. This opening is less enticing than its close neighbor at Bunch’s, but well worth the inspection if you have the time. Paddle several hundred yards away from the river and the narrow chute opens up into a classic oxbow shaped lake curving away far into the distance. A giant blue hole was carved a mile further (along the lake left bank -- eastern perimeter) during the 2011 flood.

Two and a half miles from the river there is a primitive boat ramp built along old river bank with a short concrete ramp. This ramp is good at most water levels, but access to river is cut off around 20GG. Access from ramp to Lake Providence via US 65, LA596 and Bunches Bend Road.

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