Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou is Calling

Heading south down LA Highway 1, the sight of waterborne vessels of one kind or another greets you. With swaths of swamps, bayous, and wetlands making up nearly a third of the parish, Louisiana's Cajun Bayou offers an endless array of options for outdoor recreation. 

Along the Wetlands Cultural Byway, more than 250 miles of interconnected waterways offer an ideal paddling excursion to experience the coast’s natural beauty firsthand. Launch your skiff or kayak out of any of Lafourche Parish's many boat launches located up and down the bayou; around sunrise and sunset are the best times to find bayou creatures in their natural habitat, and you'll have the chance to capture an unfiltered view you won't find anywhere else. 

South Louisiana also happens to be home to some of the finest fishing in the world. First-time and seasoned anglers can cast out amid the inshore fresh or saltwater wetlands. For the chance to reel in a scale-tipping score, set out on an adventure to the Gulf of Mexico with a chartered fishing trip. Bring home a haul of world-class catches ranging from speckled trout and flounder to marlin, tuna, and redfish--just make sure your ice chest has plenty of room. 

If you're eager to learn more about the history and heritage of South Louisiana's seafood and fishing industries, Lafourche Parish is home to informative attractions like the Golden Meadow Library & Historical Center, where visitors can examine encased artifacts and memorabilia, as well as Lockport’s Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building, which preserves an impressive collection of handcrafted boats used to trawl and trap on the bayou long before paved roads led the way. 

Whether your hobby of choice is hunting or fishing, birding or kayaking, or even golfing, a slice of Sportsman’s Paradise awaits you in Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou. lacajunbayou.com