LOUISIANA FISHING & oUTDOOR ADVENTURES more info on page 4 photo credit: Toledo Bend Lake Country LouisianaTravel.com 1 Welcome, I want to invite you to pass a good time by enjoying Louisiana’s great outdoors. Our unique landscape is full of rolling hills in the north and serene bayous down south. Whether you enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, biking or just spending quality time in nature there is something for every type of outdoorsman. We promise an experience you just can’t get anywhere else. Our state’s culture is rich in history, food, music and scenic beauty. One of my favorite things to tell our visitors is that we know you can fi sh anywhere, but you catch fi sh in Louisiana. And we will show you how to cook it too! We look forward to welcoming you to every- thing Louisiana has to o er, earning our reputation as the Sportsman’s Paradise! For more information, visit LouisianaTravel.com. I hope to see you in our great state real soon! Sincerely, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser 2 IF YOUR PASSION IS... FISHING 4-9 ATTRACTIONS & OUTFITTERS 10-16 BIRDING 17-20 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 21-24 GOLFING 25-28 OUTDOOR RECREATION 29-33 PARKS & CAMPING 34-38 TOURS 39-42 WATER ACTIVITIES 43-45 AD & LISTING INDEX BY REGION 46-50 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This guide is arranged by the categories above then color coded by regions of the state. You will find a map describing the regional colors below and a more detailed map on page 26-27. Each region of the state is given its own color on the map and in the directory. www.LTPA.org 3 Fishing CATCH YOUR SUPPER The state is literally chock full of lakes, bayous, streams and wetlands all teaming with crappie, bream, bass and catfi sh – to name a few. Charter fi shing is available along the coast, o ering excursions into Gulf waters of redfi sh, specs, black drum, fl ounder and much more. Visitors may also bring their own boats and enjoy South Louisiana’s many marinas and boat launches. In North Louisiana, the Louisiana Bass Trail is home to seven world-class bass fi shing lakes in eight State Parks, including the No. 1 bass fi shing lake in the country for the past two years. To participate in the Louisiana Bass Trail, pick up a FREE Bassport at any of the participating State Parks or request one online at LouisianaBassTrail.com. Once someone has fi shed at least four stops, they qualify for special Louisiana Bass Trail prizes. Start reeling in the big ones and share your experiences on social media using #LABassTrail and #OnlyLouisiana! BASSMASTER® MAGAZINE NAMED TOLEDO BEND THE 2015 & 16 #1 BASS LAKE IN THE NATION! ToledoBendLakeCountry.com 1-800-358-7802 4 BASS PRO HOMER HUMPHREYS Webster Parish/Minden 318-377-4240 www.homerhumphreys.com Fish with the winner of the Louisiana 2002 CITGO BASSMASTER Louisiana Open. Currently featured on Sportsman’s Paradise TV and the Paradise Louisiana Network, Homer has shed in 56 BASSMASTER tournaments. TOLEDO BEND LAKE COUNTRY FISHING 800-358-7802 ToledoBendLakeCountry.com Toledo Bend Lake was named the #1 Bass Lake in the Nation by Bassmaster Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Largemouth bass recorded range up to 15.33 lbs. Visit our website for a guide service to maximize your shing trip. HENDERSON GATEWAY TO THE ATCHAFALAYA BASIN Interstate 10, Exit 115 888-565-5939 www.cajuncountry.org Sac-a-lait (white perch), Bream (bluegill) and Blue Channel Cat sh. Landings along Lake Henderson o er boat docking, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, airboat tours and more! Henderson is also home to world famous seafood restaurants. Hotels, Cabins and Campgrounds are also available. 5 I-10 PARK FISHING Jennings, LA • Jeff Davis Parish www.jeffdavis.org 337-821-5521 • 800-264-5521 11 acre stocked shing pond. LA shing license required. The park also features playground, picnic pavilions, walking track, ducks, and restroom facilities. Also home to the Gator Chateau and Tourist Information. IBERIA PARISH FISHING Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau 888-942-3742 www.iberiatravel.com Visit Louisiana’s HOT side -- New Iberia, Avery Island, Jeerson Island, Jeanerette, Loreauville and Delcambre. Fresh water and salt water shing opportunities include Bass, Crappie, Redsh, Flounder, Snapper and Grouper. Experienced charter shing guides welcome you aboard. LOUISIANA’S CAJUN BAYOU FISHING Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou Tourism 877-537-5800 LaCajunBayou.com With a full slate of charter boat captains for inland or oshore shing and plenty of marinas and boat launches, your shing adventure begins in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou! Just 45 minutes from New Orleans, it’s where Cajun runs deep. 318-377-4240 6 From the salt waters of the Gulf of Mexico to freshwater inlets and bayous, they’re all teeming with fish and reel excitement. Visit the Louisiana Coast for its fishing, food and music. It’s an experience the entire family will enjoy and remember. VisitLouisianaCoast.com 7 GRAND ISLE & JEAN LAFITTE Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. 877-572-7474 www.visitjeffersonparish.com Cast a line in Grand Isle or Latte! Fish inland for big specks and reds; oshore charter excursions reel in mackerel, tarpon, tuna & marlin. Compete in one of the numerous rodeos and tournaments! PLAQUEMINES PARISH Plaquemines Tourism Oce 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd, Building 600 Belle Chasse, LA 70037 www.CatchingCapital.com Come to the premier shing adventure des- tination in North America to see how liberal limits and friendly people satisfy your quest for Big Time Fishing. You can sh anywhere, but you catch sh in Plaquemines Parish. ST. BERNARD FISHING & MARINAS St. Bernard Parish Oce of Tourism 504-278-4242 www.visitstbernard.com The great outdoors does not adequately describe the abundance of sheries apparent in St. Bernard Parish. Book a charter out of Shell Beach, Hopedale or Delacroix Island and experience a truly world-class shing destination. ST. TAMMANY/NORTHSHORE FISHING St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission 68099 Hwy. 59 • Mandeville, LA 70471 800-634-9443 www.shthenorthshore.com Are you shing for fun or the BIG one? Find both in the waters of Louisiana’s Northshore, less than an hour north of New Orleans. Reel in monster trout, redsh and ounder on one of our exciting shing charters. 8 GRAND ISLE & JEAN LAFITTE FISHING PLAQUEMINES PARISH Rich, natural, unapologetically Cajun. Just south of New Orleans where Cajun runs deep. 877.537.5800 LACAJUNBAYOU.COM #CAJUNBAYOU ST. BERNARD FISHING & MARINAS 9 Attractions & OUTFITTERS YOU GOTTA SEE THIS With such a wide variety of activities through- out the state, why not step outside and enjoy all Louisiana has to o er in the great outdoors? Visit one of several zoos and other animal attractions to catch a glimpse of wetland creatures in their natural habitat, get close to exotic animals as they roam a wildlife preserve or even pet an alligator – if you dare! Experience history firsthand at Civil War battlefi elds and other notable sites. In Louisiana, there is no shortage of attractions to satisfy every interest. Home of Duck Commander monroe-westmonroe.org • 800-843-1872 10 DUCK COMMANDER 117 Kings Lane West Monroe, LA 71292 318-387-0588 www.duckcommander.com Fans of the A&E hit show, Duck Dynasty, can discover the Robertson way of life at the new Duck Commander: The Experience exhibit, shop for merchandise, and enjoy snowballs at John Luke’s Ice Cabin! LANDRY VINEYARDS 5699 New Natchitoches Road West Monroe, LA 71292 www.landryvineyards.com This family owned and operated vineyard rests in the hills of West Monroe. Visitors can sample wines, tour the vineyard, or enjoy one of their Outdoor Concerts in the spring and fall. CANE RIVER PADDLE & PEDAL SPORTS 780 Front St, Ste 104 • Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-527-0066 • www.caneriverpaddlepedalsports.com Cane River Paddle & Pedal Sports o ers sales, rentals and instruction in Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) and Kayaks, Eco tours to nearby swamps and bayous, as well as tness and yoga programs.” MYTHS & LEGENDS BYWAY Vernon, Beauregard & Allen Parishes 800-349-6287 • 337-238-0783 [email protected] www.LouisianaLegendCountry.com Explore Louisiana’s Myths & Legends Byway— a 183-mile drive of Western Louisiana based on tall tales, true stories, and legends. Small-town museums, fabulous festivals, outdoor recreational opportunities, centuries of history, culture, stories, and the people that make it all come alive. 11 NATCHITOCHES 780 Front St, Ste 100 Natchitoches, LA 71457 800-259-1714 www.Natchitoches.com From horseback riding at a local farm/ Equine Center, hiking in Kisatchie National Forest, shing, kayaking or paddle boarding down Cane River Lake, there’s always an outdoor adventure to discover and explore in Natchitoches! CREOLE NATURE TRAIL ADVENTURE POINT www.visitlakecharles.org/adventurepoint Immerse yourself in interactive exhibits that bring the Cajun/Creole food, music and cul- ture to life along with hands-on dioramas on the great outdoors – before you experience the wonders of the Creole Nature Trail. LAKE CHARLES/SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA CVB 1205 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601 VisitLakeCharles.org • #VisitLakeCharles [email protected] www.creolenaturetrail.org Explore 4 wildlife refuges along the Creole Nature Trail, Gulf beaches with shelling, walking trails, wildlife viewing, alligators and more. Plus, experience excellent shing opportunities, incredible eco-tours and birdwatching with local guides. LOUISIANA’S CAJUN BAYOU TOURISM 4484 Hwy 1 • Raceland, LA 70394 877-537-5800 [email protected] lacajunbayou.com/#cajunbayou Just 45 minutes south of New Orleans is an authentic Cajun lifestyle. This unapologetic culture is all up and down the Bayou, and lled with outdoor adventures, along with celebrations such as food, music and festivals.