Fishermen in Iberia Parish can choose from a variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing spots. For freshwater fishing there is Spanish Lake, the Atchafalaya Basin, and numerous other lakes and bayous. Inland saltwater fishing is abundant and yields speckled trout, croakers, redfish, shrimp and crabs. For sailing, Cypremort point provides launching for small sailboats and berths for larger crafts. It is also a popular place for windsurfing, water skiing, and jet skiing.
Campers enjoy a variety of facilities in the parish and nearby areas.
Iberia is home to the recently constructed Lake Fausse Pointe State Park which is popular for picnics and overnight camping accommodations in tents, campers and cabins. New cabins are currently under construction. Fifteen playgrounds and parks are maintained by the City of New Iberia. The largest park, New Iberia City Park, has a community center with a gymnasium, dressing rooms , game rooms, meeting rooms and kitchen facilities. The Community Center is the headquarters for the many programs run by the City's Recreation Department.