Louisiana has the largest alligator population in the world. There are more than 2 million alligators in the wild and another 1 million that live on alligator farms. Florida has the second-largest population of alligators with 1.3 million gators.
If you want to know where to find them to catch a photo from a distance or so that you can avoid them at all costs, let’s look at where most alligators live. Read on to discover the most alligator-infested lakes in Louisiana.
Where Do Alligators Live in Louisiana?
Alligators live in and around water including swamps, marshes, bayous, canals, rivers, and lakes. In Louisiana, most of the alligators live along the coast in the marsh areas. They are mostly freshwater animals but can tolerate salt water so the brackish water along the coast in a fine environment for them. They inhabit:
- Coastal marshes (3 million acres)
- Cypress-tupelo swamp (750,600 acres)
- Atchafalaya Basin swamp (207,000 acres)
- Lakes (32,105 acres).
While most alligators can be found along the coast, this article will look specifically at the most alligator-infested lakes in Louisiana.