Question lafayette fisherman
 

alright fellas

i was just playing around with the driving distance by car

launch in Berwick (1 hr drive) fishing in at fishing grounds 2 hours vs driving to cocodrie to launch. (2 1/2 hour drive) at fishing grounds in 3 +hours

if you had the means to do so (by boat motor 50 Gallons). launch in Berwick head down the river through 4 league bay (34 miles). fishing there then head through the marsh head east (6 miles) and fish merchant lake or sister lake or that west side cocodrie dulac area.... would you do it?

a typical round trip day on vermillion bay is 60 miles

the fishing option are there, almost unlimited

what do you think about the fishing opportunity

89 miles to Cal point big lake

72 miles to Berwick pickets out of oyster bayou sister lake metchant southwest side dulac area fishing grounds.

cocodrie west fishing.

I always prefer the longer drive by truck than a longer boat ride. Too much can happen when on the water. Also, this time of year the fish are close to the launches. I fish in cocodrie this time of year and start fishing a mile from the launch. Same goes for Point Au Chien area and Leeville.

That's true. the fish are on the inside.

this ^^^^^^^^^

I guess I like the boat ride. but i would drive the distance though.

I always make the longer truck ride. Cooler in summer and warmer in winter. 3-4 years ago we went to PAC every weekend. Once there only had a 5 min boat ride and some of the prettiest marsh ponds you will ever fish.

Sister lake is like a 15 min run from my place Alpha you have a standing invitation.


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Salty Cajun Party at mrex. I'll stop at rouses on the way & grab some groceries.

Come on :)


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We want uber stories!

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True. I'll will definitely let y I u know!!

Running the Atch River can be dangerous. Definitely don't do it at night or in the fog.

2 hours from Lafayette to Dulac, fishing in less than 15 minutes from launch. Gobs of fishing areas here. Truck ride so much better than boat ride.

what launch do you lafa guys use? trying to find one on google earth isn't easy

Falgout canal landing. Less than a 10 minute ride to Lake DeCade. It's right before the bridge on your right. Easy launch and supplies.

ok found it. 2 hour 20 minutes from my place. Better have some fish in the chest on the way back lol

when are you going?

With that drive... May just hit big lake instead


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Yes that's a haul. 2 1/2 hours

I like a boat ride myself but when you're talking fuel, longer truck drive and more fuel to use for fishing. Or just pound VB, trout aren't always there but for the most part redfish are only as far as you want to travel. growing up and living a couple miles south of New Iberia it's like I'm in my backyard.

I find I get more actual fishing time with a longer drive/shorter boat run. Most of the places I fish aren't places you want to try to run before daylight so If I can cover some of the distance in the vehicle I'll do it. Tuesday I woke up early, drove 3 hours to launch, fished all day and drove 3 hours back, totally worth it.

Nice easy ride though, except for a part of 90 around Jenaerette where you looking for the trim switch in your truck because you bouncing so much.

Ha! Gotta trim down to go over that brand new bridge on 90....need trim tabs for the truck huh?

sad but true lmao

thats the bridge that checks your shocks and struts for you right. lol

the trampoline bridge lol

Franklin bridge. I have a camp in Chauvin and have always had a boat ride before. The drive is much more convenient. The truck is always more reliable than the boat. If you ever had to get towed back to the launch that eats up a day, you will understand! I also think it gives you more range to explore and run if you need to o the water if you truck it .

Just my opinion.

drive it... too much can happen on the water... safety first!

i'm waiting for it to heat up and then i'll be hitting it hard (dularge)