Be sure to come visit the new fishing pier in Leeville, Louisiana. Pass the toll gantry in Leeville, travel down LA Hwy 1, to the end of the road, on Bayou Lafourche. You do not have to pay a toll to launch your boat/kayak or fish on the new pier. Lots of fish are being caught day or night. See you in Leeville soon!
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Don't forget, the new FREE PUBLIC Boat/Kayak Launch is open in Leeville. Do not pay a toll or cross the elevated highway. Follow Old LA 1 in Leeville, to the end of the road. The launch is on Bayou Lafourche, where the old Leeville Bridge approach used to be.
Please take your trash with you, the trash cans are not emptied on a regular basis. With high tides or winds, the trash can blow in the bayou.
See you soon in Leeville!
Christmas came early in Leeville. The NEW FREE PUBLIC Boat/Kayak Launch opened finally. You DO NOT have to pay a toll to launch in Leeville.
Reds and Specks are hanging close in near the Bayou Lafourche and Southeast Canal vicinity. Save your gas, launch in Leeville.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas came early in Leeville. The NEW FREE Public Boat/Kayak Launch finally opened. You DO NOT have to pay a toll to launch in Leeville.
The reds and specks are close in with popular spots being Bayou Lafourche at the Southeast Canal vicinity. Launch your 'Yak' and be on the fish in minutes, here.
ATTENTION YAKERS: PLEASE USE CAUTION AT NEW LEEVILLE LAUNCH. STRONG CURRENT & MARINE TRAFFIC POSSIBLE.
I encourage everyone to wear their PFD while launching at the new Leeville kayak launch. This area of Bayou Lafourche tends to have a strong current. On windy days, launching while battling the wind and current, could make for a dangerous environment. This intersection is also heavily traveled by marine vessels. A safety flag is also encouraged by everyone. Let others see you, install a safety flag today. A $20 investment could save your life.
A PFD and a safety flag, a great combination while on the water.
We want everyone to be prepared prior to launching. This is a great launch, but a new area you are not used to. Enjoy!
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Great story featuring shrimp trawler, Captain Dean Plaisance,Dr. John Supan of the Grand Isle Oyster Research Facility, and the work to restore Leeville.
PUBLIC BOAT/KAYAK LAUNCH NOW OPEN IN LEEVILLE. GO TO THE END OF OLD LA HWY 1. NO TOLL TO LAUNCH FROM THIS LAUNCH! ENJOY!
Christmas may come early in Leeville. The contractor is completed with Phase I of the Leeville Boat Launch. We are patiently waiting for an opening date from the Parish.
Thanks to the funding provided by the Lafourche Parish Government, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheriesâ Wallop-Breaux fund.
Phase II is to include a handicapped fishing pier. CCA has committed to provide a fisheries reef for this portion of the project.
You will be impressed with the separate kayak launch!
Christmas may come early in Leeville. The contractor is completed with Phase I of the Leeville Boat Launch. We are patiently waiting for an opening date from the Parish.
Thanks to the funding provided by the Lafourche Parish Government, Greater Lafourche Port Commission, and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheriesâ Wallop-Breaux fund.
Phase II is to include a handicapped fishing pier. CCA has committed to provide a fisheries reef for this portion of the project.
The long awaited trout fishing has finally arrived in Leeville. Our angler families are bringing easy mule speck catches along with big white trout catches, minutes from the docks. Deep channels and canals at openings of bays are holding nice fish. There was a boat parade this morning, everyone heading out to take advantage of this trout run.
Cool weather has made Leeville fishing hot! The Leeville Boat Launch is set to be completed by mid November. This is Phase I. A handicap fishing pier with an artificial reef is next. Stay tuned. Get down to Leeville and take advantage of this great fishing opportunity. The weather couldn't be better!
We are looking at a mid November date, for completion of the boat launch. Coastal Marine Contractors of Slidell is working hard to put the finishing touches on Phase I of the project.
A handicap fishing pier, with an artificial reef by CCA, Phase II. No begin date set for this part of the launch project, hopefully soon!
Will keep you posted on the progress.
Get Ready People, To Launch In Leeville!
September-October Completion Date Scheduled!
Be Safe My Friends and See You Soon In Leeville!
Get Ready People, To Launch In Leeville! The launch is progressing well. September-October completion date scheduled.
See you soon in Leeville!
Get ready! The new public boat/kayak launch in Leeville is scheduled to open in October, weather permitting. Yakers will have their own separate launch from the boat launch. See you soon at the launch!
Thought all of you would like to see the progress being made in Leeville on the new boat launch project. Completion is scheduled for October.
The Leeville Boat Launch is underway and great progress is being made by the contractor. Phase I of the project is scheduled to be complete by the end of October. Weather permitting, the contractor hopes to be done in September. Phase II and III will include a handicap fishing pier and a wharf. CCA is funding the artificial reef portion of the pier.
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See you soon in Leeville!
Leeville is your live bait destination. Croakers, minnows, and shrimp are abundant.
Bait, Bulk Ice, and Ethanol-Free Gas all available in Leeville.
Please stop in to visit our quaint fishing village while venturing down to Grand Isle.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, May 8, 2014 10:30 am
LEEVILLE BOAT LAUNCH CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
Mathews, Louisiana - Construction of the much-anticipated Leeville Boat Launch will begin next week, with completion projected for late October.
The $1.1 million recreational facility will be located at the site of the old Leeville draw bridge. The first phase will accommodate about 60 trucks with boat trailers, two 30 ft.-wide concrete ramps and a kayak launching area. Major work will include dredging, bulkhead and dock construction. Less than acre of mitigation is required.
A $487,000 federal grant from the Wildlife and Fisheries Wallop-Breaux fund is matched with $200,000 from the Greater Lafourche Port Commission and $413,000 from the Lafourche Parish Recreation fund to pay for the new boat launch.
GLPC Executive Director Chett Chiasson said: 'The Greater Lafourche Port Commission is pleased to be a project partner on this major investment in our Parish's infrastructure, and we very much look forward to seeing more residents and visitors alike out on the water enjoying our amazing environment.'
Future plans include the addition of a fishing wharf which will be handicap accessible. A $500,000 state grant secured by Sen. Norby Chabert will fund this next phase. And deliberations continue with the state Coastal Conservation Associati0n (CCA) to construct a coastal fisheries reef that would enhance the fishing in the area by attracting additional fish.
'Upon completion of this project, Lafourche will offer 9 FREE boat launches, from Leighton in the north to Port Fourchon in the south, to residents and visitors alike,' Lafourche Parish President Charlotte Randolph said. 'These facilities enhance recreation in Lafourche, and offer fishermen and families opportunity to enjoy our beautiful waterways.'
Coastal Marine Contractors of Slidell, Louisiana has been awarded the contract for the construction of the facility. Picciola & Associates engineering firm is designing the launch.
It is important to note that this construction site is closed. The construction zone will not be a place for visitors regardless of construction activities going on at any given time. The site is off limits for the safety of residents and construction workers.
The fish have been equally on both sides of Leeville. The East or West was not better than the other from the various reports received. It was just a great week for fishing in and all around Leeville. Thanks!
If you are new to the area, try the canal across Bayou Lafourche, behind Bobby Lynn's Marina. There are is protective broken marsh to fish. Good Luck!
ATTENTION ALL YAKERS:
THE NEW LEEVILLE PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH WILL HAVE A SEPARATE KAYAK LAUNCH FROM THE POWER BOAT LAUNCH. ALL DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND!
Picciola & Associates are the engineers. Joe Picciola and Jack Plaisance, project leaders.
Coastal Marine Contractors of Slidell was awarded the construction bid.
Squid
I shared your same opinion and thoughts until there was actually some movement on the project today. Underground cables were marked, the Parish had staff there taking pictures, and contractor about to start.
It is a shame it took 6 years to get this promised project off the ground. The lost sales tax revenue from delaying this project over the past 6 years is mind boggling.
Keep the faith and stay tuned!
All of the bait shops in Leeville have stocked up on cut bait and crabs for the big event.
Good luck everyone! Kudo's to the Wray's for hosting a unique kayak event!
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LAUNCH LEEVILLE, NON-PROFIT, FACEBOOK FAN PAGE HAS ALL OF THE INFORMATION YOU NEED ON THE LAUNCH. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR 1.5 YEARS TO GET THIS THING BUILT. THE MONEY AND PERMITS ARE IN PLACE, JUST UNEXCUSEABLE DELAYS FROM THE PARISH PRESIDENT.
A few balls have been dropped.
At least they have begun the work. Take note of the signs 'Motorcycles Use Extreme Caution'.
I hope this project is high priority without delays.
I would use the alternative routes tomorrow, for the ribbon cutting is scheduled for 3:00 pm and there could be delays with the event.
It should be available without restrictions by
6:00 pm.
Nice weekend for a change. North winds and little tide movement expected. Deep holes, light tackle, and smaller baits will help your odds.
In recent weeks the East side was the most productive. Check with Terry Serigny at his bait shop for any last minute reports while in Leeville. Captain Bob Gourgues of 'Between the Banks' fishing show can be found usually at Boudreaux's Motel during the weekends. Captain Bob is always eager to share hot spots too.
Good Luck!
Lake Jesse, North Lake, and South Lake were all producing speck limits in the afternoon prior to the recent fronts. The weekend will be cold and breezy, not the best fishing conditions. If you consider gnats, this may be a perfect weekend without them. The cold temps will take the fish to the deeper holes again. Don't forget, when fishing the colder temps, fish are not agressive so use light line and light gear. Think small. With the windy conditions, low water will surely play a factor too. Live minnows have been the bait of choice lately. Good luck!
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The gnats were horrible in Leeville on Friday. They have since slacked off and there is water in the marsh finally, thanks to the South East wind.
Good Luck
I have received reports, this honey hole was leased last year and no one is able to stand on the bank anymore. You are right, that was a great spot during the Winter on really cold days.
Leeville is very protected and popular too.
The Sulphur Mine, anchor from Bason's in Cut Off. No speeding in any of these towns, no joke.