The state's lakes and marshes form the southern terminus of the Mississippi River Flyway which are alive with waterfowl for many months each year.
Fishing is a year 'round activity and limits are liberal.
There is freshwater fishing virtually everywhere in the state. Major saltwater gamefish include tarpon, Spanish and king mackerel, red snapper, cobia, bluefish and pompano. Grand Isle is Louisiana's best known area for offshore and surf fishing, but charter boats are also available at Empire near the mouth of the Mississippi River and at several other communities on the Gulf. Louisiana has 33 state parks and Historic Sites , including 10 with camping facilities. There are also hiking trails in national forest areas.