🌊 Atchafalaya Basin
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Largest swamp in US
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🌊 Bayou Lacombe
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North Shore Pontchartrain
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🌊 Bayou Segnette
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West bank NOLA access
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🌊 Calcasieu Lake
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Speckled trout capital
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🌊 Cocodrie Marsh
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Terrebonne Parish marsh fishing
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🌊 Cross Lake
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NW Louisiana bass fishing
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🌊 Gulf of Mexico
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Saltwater offshore access
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🌊 Lake Bistineau
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Webster Parish, good bass
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🌊 Lake Bistineau
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Webster/Bossier
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🌊 Lake Concordia
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Concordia Parish oxbow
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🌊 Lake D'Arbonne
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NE Louisiana bass
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🌊 Lake Pontchartrain
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Easy NOLA access, speckled trout
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🌊 Lake Verret
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Assumption Parish
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🌊 Poverty Point Reservoir
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NE LA bass and crappie
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🌊 Sabine River
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LA/TX border river
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🌊 Saline Lake
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Natchitoches Parish
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🌊 Toledo Bend Reservoir
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Trophy bass lake, LA/TX border
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Turtle Bay Landing is the only wheelchair accessible boat launch in Union Parish for recreational paddlers. This also serves as the starting point for a 3.1 mile interpretative paddle trail around Turtle Bay for exploring the Lake D’Arbonne ecosystem.
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🌊 Turtle Bay Landing
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Turtle Bay Landing is the only wheelchair accessible boat launch in Union Parish for recreational paddlers. This also serves as the starting point for a 3.1 mile interpretative paddle trail around Turtle Bay for exploring the Lake D’Arbonne ecosystem.
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Boat Launch operated by Venice Marina. Pay for launch at sport and bait shop by restaurant.
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🌊 Mississippi River Delta
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End of the road, world-class redfish
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Louisiana
How many public boat ramps are in Louisiana? ▼
RampFinder lists 346 public boat ramps in Louisiana, including 335 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Louisiana? ▼
Yes! 335 of our 346 listed ramps in Louisiana are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Louisiana? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Atchafalaya Basin, Lake Bistineau, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Cross Lake. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Louisiana? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.