Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Pier fishing
No license needed on some piers
Which states cover you on a pier, where fish hold, and the gear regulars bring.
Pier fishing tipsFishing piers in Louisiana
We list 6 fishing piers in 4 towns across Louisiana. From long piers to small docks and shore access: all public, all without a boat.
Monroe 3
- Bayou deSiard Waterbank · Bayou deSiard Waterbank
- Bayou Desiard waterbank · Bayou Desiard waterbank
- Ouachita River · Ouachita River
Cameron 1
- Grand Chenier Public Fishing Dock · Mermentau River
Houma 1
- Fishing Pier in Houma · Bayou Black
Walker 1
Fishing piers by city in Louisiana
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesFishing piers in Louisiana: questions and answers
Where are the fishing piers in Louisiana?
We list 6 fishing piers in Louisiana, most of them around Monroe (3).
Which lakes and rivers have fishing piers in Louisiana?
Among others Mermentau River, Bayou Black, Bayou deSiard Waterbank, Bayou Desiard waterbank and Ouachita River.
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Louisiana?
In Louisiana a regular fishing license usually applies on piers too. Check the state wildlife agency for exemptions and free fishing days.
Other states
- New York 199
- Montana 123
- Illinois 58
- Florida 42
- California 39
- Texas 28
- New Hampshire 26
- Virginia 26
- North Carolina 24
- Vermont 24
- Pennsylvania 22
- Washington 20
Guide: Fishing from a pier: what to know · All boat ramps in Louisiana