Directions:

  • From I-10 in New
    Orleans, take Hwy 90
    over the Greater New
    Orleans Bridge to the  
    Westbank Expressway.

  • Exit the Expressway at
    Exit 7  (Lafayette St.)
    onto Hwy 23 South.

  • Travel on Hwy 23
    approximately 70 miles to
    Venice, Louisiana.
Launches:

My home port is Venice Marina, however I use any of 8 local boat launches.  I will give you
directions to the launch we will use the day before the charter.
Accommodations:

  • Yellow Cotton Bayside - 985-534-2570  
       www.rodnreel.com/nells/

  • Shady Hide Away Lodge - 985-358-9124
       http://clarasshadyhideaway.com/

  • Lighthouse Lodge - 985-534-2522
       www.rodnreel.com/lighthouselodge/

  • Kingfish Lodge - 504-231-2238                                                                                   
    www.venicesportsmanslodge.comKingfish Lodges

  • Cypress Cove Marina  -  888-534-8777
       www.rodnreel.com/cypresscove/cclodge/lodge.htm

  • Venice Inn Motel - 985-534-7424      
       www.rodnreel.com/veniceinn/

  • Bluefin Lodge - 504-495-3045

  • Venice Marina  -  985-534-9357                                                                                
       www.venicemarina.com/accommodations.htm

  • Satsuma RV Park and Cabins - 225-324-5542

  • Fin & Feather Chalets  -  540-615-7049  or  540-451-8072
       www.rodnreel.com/finnfeather/     
DIRECTIONS &
ACCOMMODATIONS
Directions to Venice Marina:

The end of Highway 23 will narrow into two lanes.  Curve right and go over the hurricane
protection levee to the left.  There will be a stop sign at the base of the levee with a large sign
across the road saying "Welcome to the Venice Jump Basin".  Turn right.  This is Tidewater
Road.  Stay on it for 2.4 miles.  There will be a 4'x8' dark blue sign on the left reading "Bud's Boat
Rentals".  Turn left and go 1.0 miles to the Venice Marina sign on the right.  Enter and go
approximately 200 yards to the elevated store and grill on the left.
225-978-1136