Louisiana is one of the best places to go fishing in the entire country—and this little fishing town, Venice, LA, is the fishing capital of the entire state. Over the past few years, from Hurricane Katrina to the BP Oil Spill, this community has definitely taken a beating. But their resilience and ability to thrive through adversity has really been something special, and it’s still one of the very best places to go fishing in the whole world.
Life in Venice still centers around the Venice Marina, which was rebuilt after Katrina.
Google.com / Maps / Jerry Courtney It still looks similar to how it has always looked, however—and it is still the destination for those who want access to one of the most fertile estuaries in the entire world.
Do you like fresh seafood? There are also some awesome seafood restaurants around the town that you will love.
Flickr.com / Louisiana Sierra Club There are some really delicious spots that truly offer some of the best catch you will find anywhere.
Before Hurricane Katrina, many structures from the original town, like this home, were still standing.
Flickr.com / dingler1109 But the storm was brutal for the community, and most–if not all–of the historical structures of the town were washed away.
But the fishing town was still resilient, and within a few years time the marina was back to its former glory.
Flickr.com / finchlake2000 Shrimp boats like this one are found everywhere, as well as large number of fishing charters.
It’s easy to see why this is one of the most popular fishing towns in the country.
Google.com / Maps / Voodoo fishing charters deep sea tuna fishing & lodging / There’s just no other place where you can have such unfettered access to the rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico—where the Mississippi reaches those waters, no less.
So consider taking a trip all the way to the tip of Louisiana, known by some as the fishing capital of the world.
Google.com / maps / Chris Wilson You will no doubt fall in love with this fertile, gorgeous land and the people who call it home.
Have you ever taken a trip down to Venice, LA? What was it like for you when you visited? Did you ever go before Katrina? We’d love to hear you stories. And to explore more beautiful historic towns in Louisiana, check out our article here.
Google.com / Maps / Jerry Courtney
It still looks similar to how it has always looked, however—and it is still the destination for those who want access to one of the most fertile estuaries in the entire world.
Flickr.com / Louisiana Sierra Club
There are some really delicious spots that truly offer some of the best catch you will find anywhere.
Flickr.com / dingler1109
But the storm was brutal for the community, and most–if not all–of the historical structures of the town were washed away.
Flickr.com / finchlake2000
Shrimp boats like this one are found everywhere, as well as large number of fishing charters.
Google.com / Maps / Voodoo fishing charters deep sea tuna fishing & lodging /
There’s just no other place where you can have such unfettered access to the rich waters of the Gulf of Mexico—where the Mississippi reaches those waters, no less.
Google.com / maps / Chris Wilson
You will no doubt fall in love with this fertile, gorgeous land and the people who call it home.
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