At Caddo Lake State Park, you can fish, paddle, hike, picnic, camp or stay in a cabin, look for a geocache, and go boating. Rent our group hall for your next reunion! Alligators live in the park; read our alligator safety tips before your visit. Fish Access the 26,810-acre Caddo Lake, which harbors more than 70 species of fish. We have a fish­ing pier and a boat ramp. You do not need a fish­ing license to fish from shore in a state park. Paddle Explore Caddo Lake’s twists and turns. Rent a canoe in the park office (daily from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.) or bring your own canoe or kayak. You can also venture onto more than 50 miles of paddling trails in the Caddo Lake area (scroll down to the Pineywoods section). While there are many trails in the area, only Hell’s Half Acre begins in the park.