When it comes to fishing there’s something for everyone in St. Bernard parish. No matter what kind of craft one has, plenty of options await twelve months of the year.
Kayak anglers have discovered easily accessible public waters putting in at several launches down the Florissant Highway, which also provides some roadside fishing areas. Redfish, flounder and black drum are among several species rewarding a diligent search in a paddle craft. During the cold water months, speckled trout’s inland migration can make a tasty addition as well.
The marsh and adjacent lakes and bays provide opportunities even those with smaller boats to try their luck. Even on breezy days – with a little planning – the prevailing southerly winds in warm months provide safe, leeward shores of Lake Borgne and other open bodies of water. Redfish, drum and flounder feed well with the help of a popping cork in somewhat murky water.
For those armed with more seaworthy craft, options are limited only to the sense of adventure and one’s gas tank. Breton and Chandeleur Sound and its adjoining lakes and bays provide innumerable reefs, islands and oil and gas structures. A bucket of live shrimp from a local marina is always a good bet.
For those who really want to go long, the Chandeleur, Curlew, Gosier and Breton Islands give anglers a chance to sometimes feel they’ve slipped into the Caribbean with its water color and white sand beaches. Redfish and trout abound there, with pompano, Spanish mackerel and others to add to the ice chest.
Whether you’re casting from the shoreline or heading miles offshore, St. Bernard Parish offers an unforgettable fishing experience where every trip has the chance to become your next great catch.
