Fishing

If fishing is in your blood – or even if you just kind of like to fish or hang out with others who do – don't miss a chance to enjoy it in Louisiana. The state is a paradise for both fresh- and salt-water fishing, from the bank of a bayou or the deck of a deep-sea charter boat. Fish from your canoe in the middle of a serene lake, or while standing in the sandy surf at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. From world-class bass fishing in the state's lakes and rivers to deep-sea fishing excursions departing from the coastline, to annual fishing competitions known as "rodeos" that target tarpon and other big-game fish, if you are looking for an exciting fishing experience, Louisiana will pull you in.