Lafayette · Cajun food · Live music

Things to do in Lafayette

Plan food, festivals, music and local stops around your South Louisiana fishing trip.

Big fish water

Vermilion Bay grows memories with shoulders.

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Make a trip out of it

Lafayette gives your crew plenty to do before and after fishing.

During spring and fall, when weather and fishing are often at their best, there are a lot of things to do in Southern Louisiana. Lafayette has street parties on Thursday and Friday evenings, and the area is known for some of the best food and restaurants in Louisiana.

Tours and excursions

Alternative tours and local outings.

Good options when your crew wants to see more of Acadiana around the fishing schedule.

Local attractions

See more of South Louisiana.

These stops pair well with an extra day in town or a relaxed afternoon after fishing.

Bars and grills

Places to unwind.

Keep the evening simple with a close-by stop for drinks and a casual bite.

Need a local steer?

Ask Capt. Troy what fits your trip.

Tell him where you are staying, who is coming and how much time you have around the charter. He can point you toward practical Lafayette-area options.

Lafayette and Acadiana is known as "The most Cajun place on the planet." There are festivals, Swamp Tours, local events, restaurants, bars, Zydeco music and easy day-trip stops throughout Lafayette and the surrounding area. Above are a few links guests often utilize while planning a South Louisiana redfishing trip.

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