Fishing in Louisiana has always been a thing of beauty. Fishermen have taken advantage of Louisiana’s marshes and estuaries since earliest settlement. There are many different kinds of fishing opportunities in Louisiana. 

 
From bass fishing in the state’s lakes and rivers to deep-sea fishing excursions departing from the coastline. Louisiana has a vast variety of fish ranging from bass to tuna. Because of its variety, Louisiana has been a leading state in commercial as well as recreational fishing. 

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http://www.louisianafolklife.org/LT/Articles_Essays/creole_art_shrimping_overv.html

http://www.swordfishingcentral.com/tuna-fishing-louisiana.html