First time to LA

[BoatlessAngler]

Hey guys I hate to be the new guy/non-local but I'm headed to LA (Avery Island area, I think ) for the first time and really want to bring my yak with me and get some fishing done. I usually fish in FL/AL so I'll be out of my element for sure. From the research I've done it looks like Cypremort Point State Park is the closest area I could target reds or trout from but everything I've read says it will probably be straight fresh water. I can adapt to that too but I figured I'd get y'alls opinions or advice if it's not imposing. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!

[Goooh]

They have a launch at Avery island too. Google earth it and yak it up, beautiful area around Avery island and you can get long legged and go down to the ICW from there then into weeks bay

The point is a good place to launch too, the trout are pretty much gone til next fall, but you should be able to hooks one reds on the right days. Paddle down the canal from the launch, and you'll see rocks to the left, fish all that area. Past the rocks will be camps to fish, and the other way will be a beach then sharks bayou.


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[BoatlessAngler]

Appreciate the info man. If you were going to fish those rocks or back up in sharks bayou would you throw live/dead or artificials?

[jpeff31787]

Just put your yak in the ponds in Avery island! Probably loaded with bass! Not sure if they'd let thoufh

[I make oil]

Dead Shrimp for Reds. Can't be beat if your looking to catch. I always start out with artificials but have shrimp in the boat for just in case.

[meaux fishing]

Originally Posted by I make oil

Dead Shrimp for Reds. Can't be beat if your looking to catch. I always start out with artificials but have shrimp in the boat for just in case.

X2. Vermilion Bay special... Poppin cork with dead shrimp along the bank

[BoatlessAngler]

Thanks guys! I'm pumped to give it a shot. I'll try to take some pics if I can manage to catch a few. Also I'll give those ponds a check, sounds like it could be like the childhood days of sneaking on golf courses haha.

[BuckingFastard]

hard to go wrong with gulp swimming mullet.

[BoatlessAngler]

Just one more question for y'all, best tackle shop in the area around there?

[irokcj5]

I like Cajun Gun and Tackle in New Iberia. Pack and Paddle in Lafayette has a few unique plastics.

[jpeff31787]

Originally Posted by BoatlessAngler

Just one more question for y'all, best tackle shop in the area around there?

corner station is awesome if you are passing through broussard. They have just about everything for bass you would need, plus a decent saltwater selection

[daxt79]

Originally Posted by jpeff31787

corner station is awesome if you are passing through broussard. They have just about everything for bass you would need, plus a decent saltwater selection

I second this! Great place & local.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by daxt79

I second this! Great place & local.

Absolutely, they got the goods. And you'd never expect it when you walk in! Love that place


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[Goooh]

If you go to corner store, don't skip builleauds across the street for boudin and cracklins. The brother of David Billeaud (TCoon from Troutmasters) owns it


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[swamp snorkler]

What kind of work are you coming here to perform?

[BoatlessAngler]

I'll actually be down on vacation so I'm trying to make the best of the time off.

[Gerald]

Originally Posted by BoatlessAngler

Thanks guys! I'm pumped to give it a shot. I'll try to take some pics if I can manage to catch a few. Also I'll give those ponds a check, sounds like it could be like the childhood days of sneaking on golf courses haha.

Before trying the ponds you better do some asking......I think they are considered Private.

[BoatlessAngler]

Well I'm back from my time off and I wish I had a better report for y'all. Managed to get out last Thursday and fish the areas y'all gave me but couldn't quite get it figured out. Ended up with a skunk after being chased off by the wind at the point. That being said though I couldn't have enjoyed my time down there more. Absolutely beautiful territory down there and I met some of the nicest people I've ever come across. Y'all really do have something special down there and I hope I get the chance to make it back down soon.

[I make oil]

Think it was nice now? Come back in a month. Spring in Louisiana is amazing. Fish are biting, everything is turning green, crawfish are turning on and the weather is perfect.