Fish ON! That's what you'll be yelling when you come on down to beautiful Leeville, LA. Perched…read moreon the water's edge like an unobtrusive pelican waiting for his chance to eat, the Top Water Marina offers pleasant accommodations and a friendly atmosphere for all of your fishing needs. This is a fisherman's lodge maintained by fishermen for fisherman. While you won't find 1000 thread count sheets and chocolates on your pillow, you will find easy access to all points fishing in the area, convenient in water parking for your boat and a double sided launch ready to get you on water in a hurry or out of it just as quickly. I had the pleasure of staying in the bunkhouse and lodge, which are located over The Sandbar. I tried to count all of the beds, but got tired of it (pun intended). Needless to say, there is enough room for as many anglers as you care to bring. The Sandbar wasn't "open" when I visited, but it was included with our lodging package. Flat screen tv's and roll up doors make you feel one with nature all while still catching the game. Getting to your honey hole fast, local fare right down the road and a lovely staff will make this your "Top" choice for a fishing getaway.

Great location...close to all fishing spots. Very nice boat…read moreramp, dockage and cabins. Fresh water wash-down when done fishing. Close to food, bait, groceries. I trailed my boat down from Chicago in April and the accommodations were outstanding for anyone wanting to fish or just get away. I stayed 3 or 4 days and caught reds, specs, gafftop cats and rays. I will journey there again in 2020.

Best Fishing guide, period. Limit out on reds in an hour fish the rest of the day and crush it…read moreevery time. Restaurant food is amazing too.

Sportsman's Paradise is a hotel, restaurant and fishing charter marina. We were in Chauvin and…read moredecided to eat lunch here. The lunch was pretty good. The service was mediocre. We ordered shrimp gumbo, bronzed shrimp, a shrimp platter, a shrimp salad and an oyster po-boy. The shrimp gumbo was very good. Although it was a only a cup, it had a good amount of large shrimp. The shrimp platter was very good as well. The shrimp were butterflied (I prefer non-butterflied) and fried perfectly. The platter came loaded with fries and four pieces of toast. The shrimp salad had homemade ranch which was excellent. The bronzed shrimp and po-boy both looked good, but I didn't try either. Our server seemed disinterested and never brought some of our party utensils. She wasn't very friendly either. The food made up for the poor service. If your in Chauvin, and want a good seafood meal, head to Sportsman's paradise. I should also mention that they sell really cool t-shirts. The shirts list several famous cities and have a recognizable image for each city. Check the photos and you will see one.

Had a great time fishing with Capt Ed! He gave it 110% to put us on great fish! Caught snapper,…read moreamberjacks, Cobia and even caught and released a huge shark too!!! Very professional and accommodating, can't wait to get back out there soon. The boat is big and comfortable, plenty of fishing room and it's great to be able to cool off on the ride home inside and take a long nap after catching so many fish.

They have shiners after looking all over. Finally drove out and purchased shiners from themread more

Friendly helpful and willing to help you in all your needs. When no one else has bait they go and…read moreget it . Granted, some times you can't find bait but they are trying their best to get what you need.

This pier hit the spot after a big meal. It's free and easy access from all the town bars and…read morerestaurants. Seems like a great fishing spot as well.

Well if you can catch them when they're open. Been there once or twice on a whim and they were…read moreopen, nice variety of tackle and baits, live and artificial. Again it's just da fact if and when they're open.

The best free walking trail around. People are also boating fishing too…read more The trail is elevated, So you do not disturb the swamp. Plus it is an easy walk. Being in this natural environment just plain feels good. Bro g the kids and unplug!!

Justin Breaux was our charter captain. He made the whole experience seem-less and exciting. We…read morecaught 14 snappers. Even if we hadn't caught anything though Justin was such a joy to be around. He was an excellent DJ and flexible with us on when we got there. We were running a little late so he was kind enough to take a sunrise photo for us. He helped me with the casting, netting, bait - all of it! This guy knows what he is doing. Highly recommend! He even offered us a place to shower to get the salt water off. My date said the showers were really clean.

Always a good time, good fishing, great service. None better than Bryce and Krewe! Facilities,…read moreFishing, Food! You hit the trifecta here!

Heaven on Earth, Grand Isle State Park is truly special…read more Grand Isle State Park deserves every bit of five stars, especially seeing the incredible work being done rebuilding after Hurricane Ida. The resilience here is inspiring, and the experience is absolutely worth supporting. This place is breathtaking. We kayaked every single day and saw dolphins constantly, entire schools swimming with us. The new rock jetties have attracted so much marine life, making every trip on the water unforgettable. The water is beautiful and crystal clear, and the sand is soft, not muddy like many coastal areas. Camping right on the beach, whether RV or tent, is an experience everyone should try at least once. Falling asleep to the waves and waking up to endless ocean views feels like pure peace. All spots are just on the north side on the jetty's. The camper spots are paved, with 30/50amp power, water, level with tons of space and there is a dump station in the park. The park hosts are incredibly kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The park feels very safe and secure while still being quiet, peaceful, and not overcrowded. The entire island is amazing. There are convenient spots all over to rent kayaks right by the water for around $20. The local supermarket is a hidden gem. It has everything from beach gear to hardware supplies to groceries. Several lovely restaurants are rebuilding and thriving after the 2021 hurricane, which makes supporting this community even more meaningful. The pier is currently down as of February 2026, but there are still plenty of places to fish, explore, walk, and enjoy the scenery. We loved the area so much we extended our stay twice. Grand Isle isn't just back after the hurricane. It has been amazing the whole time. We absolutely cannot wait to return.

I've been to a few beaches in my life and I can honestly say I was very impressed with this one. I…read moreloved the idea that you can take a tent and sleep on the beach. This may be the only thing that brings me back to Louisiana. The sand was dark and black. My daughter and I love finding shells and here late in the afternoon we were able to find some decent shells. The bathrooms could use a little more upkeep. Memories made with the family.

Great place, even better people. Called after hours and they stayed open long enough to sell us…read moresome live shrimp. The guy working there was friendly and even gave us a lead on a little fishing hole. Best bait shop in God's country! Well worth a visit if you're ever in need of some bait while fishing down in the parish.

From the owner: Customers get quality shrimp for a great price.read more

Where the road ends and the fishing begins! Very good place for great Louisiana fishing onshore or…read moreoffshore! A must visit for the fishing enthusiasts! Ask for captain Andre, known by friends as Capt. Bayou Fabio! Great fishing today. We landed 42 mangrove snapper and 4 cobia. Capt. Andre invited us in to his condo here on site and grilled up some cobia. His buddy Chip cooked up one hell of a chicken and sausage gumbo. Can't wait for tomorrow were well do some inshore for red fish and speckle trout!