Highway 14 Bridge
Provides access to Mermentau River. Located in Lake Arthur, LA. Public access.
Discover 704 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Louisiana. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.
Louisiana boating requires a mindset shift from most other states because a significant portion of the most productive water here isn't accessible from traditional concrete ramps. Bayou country, marsh fishing, and the coastal zone all have their own access infrastructure ranging from boat launches cut into the marsh edge to developed ramps serving the Intracoastal Waterway.
The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the state and is serious river navigation with commercial barge traffic, strong current, and access points scattered through a complex flood control infrastructure. Most recreational boating on the river is done by experienced boaters who know the water.
Lake Pontchartrain north of New Orleans is large, shallow, and subject to quick wind chops that can make it uncomfortable in smaller boats. The causeway divides the lake and local knowledge about which side is calmer under what wind conditions is worth having. Tidal influence keeps the lake brackish, and fishing there is primarily for speckled trout and redfish rather than freshwater species.
The Atchafalaya Basin is one of the largest river swamps in North America and has boat launch access from several highway crossings. Navigation in the Basin is by local knowledge or GPS, preferably both. It's easy to get turned around in the cypress-lined backwaters if you don't know the water.
Coastal Louisiana offers outstanding inshore fishing for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. The ramp infrastructure along the coast varies from excellent to informal, and conditions after storm seasons can affect what's usable.
Mosquitoes and heat from June through September are not minor inconveniences in Louisiana. Plan accordingly.
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Louisiana.
Read the Full Guide →🌊 Sabine River
📍 Cameron Parish, LA
View Details →🌊 Verret Grassy Palourde
📍 Bayou Corne, LA
View Details →🌊 Henderson Swamp
📍 Henderson, LA
View Details →🌊 Tchefuncta River
📍 St. Tammany Parish, LA
View Details →🌊 Saline-Larto
📍 Rapides Parish, LA
View Details →🌊 Loggy Bayou
📍 Bossier Parish, LA
View Details →Louisiana offers excellent boating opportunities with 704 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.
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Provides access to Sabine River – Toledo Bend Reservoir. Located in Sabine Parish. Semi-Private access.
Provides access to Indian Creek Lake. Located in Rapides Parish. Public access.
Provides access to Turkey Creek Lake. Located in Franklin Parish. Semi-Private access.
Provides access to Caney Lake. Located in Webster Parish. Public access.
Provides access to Pearl River Navigational Canal. Located in St. Tammany Parish. Public access.
Provides access to Pearl River Navigational Canal. Located in St. Tammany Parish. Public access.
Provides access to Pearl River. Located in St. Tammany Parish. Public access.
Provides access to Sabine River – Toledo Bend Reservoir. Located in Alliance, LA. Semi-Private access.
Provides access to Pearl River Navigational Canal. Located in St. Tammany Parish. Semi-Private access.
Provides access to Mississippi River. Located in East Carroll Parish. Public access.
Provides access to Lake St. John. Located in Spokane, LA. Semi-Private access.
Provides access to Lake Providence. Located in East Carroll Parish. Semi-Private access.
Provides access to Lake Claiborne. Located in Claiborne Parish. Public access.