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Recreational boating waterways question
Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:48 pm
I recently purchased a boat and I am trying to do some homework on the area before taking the kids out on the water. I didn't grow up in the area so I'm not really sure where to go to bring the kids tubing and knee boarding. The launches that are closest to me is Templet's in French Settlement and the St John Boat Club. I've heard the Diversion Canal and Amite River are fine for tubing/knee boarding but what about Lake Maurepas?
Also, are there any places with beaches that are accessible by boat in the area (like Indian Creek)? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. TIA
Also, are there any places with beaches that are accessible by boat in the area (like Indian Creek)? Any other suggestions would be appreciated. TIA
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Posted on 8/9/17 at 6:55 pm to Bourre
You need the River Rat Rob Maurepas map. Should be able to find it at most launches. River Rat Rob Map
Don't tube or ski on the Diversion on the weekend in the summer, you can go to Blind River or the Amite to get away from the boat traffic. There are a couple of sandbars, including one on the west side of Lake Maurepas. Water gets a couple of feet deep and everyone anchors and drinks
Don't tube or ski on the Diversion on the weekend in the summer, you can go to Blind River or the Amite to get away from the boat traffic. There are a couple of sandbars, including one on the west side of Lake Maurepas. Water gets a couple of feet deep and everyone anchors and drinks
Posted on 8/9/17 at 8:03 pm to Bourre
I repeat, do not pull your kids on tube, etc. behind the boat on the Diversion canal on a weekend. Way too much boat traffic and the water gets rough from all the wakes bouncing off the bulkheads. It's really unsafe on weekends for tubing. The stretch of Amite River between Fred's on the River and the rock wier would be a much better option.
Side note, make sure you follow the signs at the rock wier for the boatway. Lots of people don't realize that there at submerged rocks and they try to cut across and tear up their boat. I'm sure River Rat Rob will have this area labeled on his map.
Side note, make sure you follow the signs at the rock wier for the boatway. Lots of people don't realize that there at submerged rocks and they try to cut across and tear up their boat. I'm sure River Rat Rob will have this area labeled on his map.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 9:13 pm to Bourre
Might be a little more of a haul for you, but the Belle River area has ton of options. Since as long as I can remember, I've never seen a weekend or even holiday where you couldn't do the recreational activities.
Heading away from the Spunky Monkey right passed Graveyard Island is a great opening we always use.
Heading away from the Spunky Monkey right passed Graveyard Island is a great opening we always use.
Posted on 8/9/17 at 10:05 pm to Bourre
I'm glad you started this. Any options closer to Metairie good for the same things with beach, restaraunt access? Something other than lake p south shore and mandeville beaches?
Posted on 8/10/17 at 8:28 am to Bourre
regardless of what river you are on in South Louisiana. If you are going to ski/tube, make sure to do it in the mornings before it gets crowded. Too many idiots down here don't know how to properly operate a boat.
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