Waterways are our specialty in Iberville, mainly because we have so many and they are so stunningly beautiful. The parish is split by the mighty Mississippi River, but Iberville also boasts several entrances into the majestic Atchafalaya Basin, along with numerous bayous. 

The 800,000 acre Atchafalaya Basin is often referred to as the “South’s last wilderness,” and its swampland is home to more than 85 species of fish, 200 species of birds, alligators, black bear and other wildlife. The waterways tell much about our history and lifestyle. 

You can get up close and personal with our unique waterways via a ride on the ferry across the Mississippi, a picnic at the award-winning Bayou Plaquemine Waterfront Park, a personal boat tour of the Basin, fishing off our bayou banks, or using one of our numerous boat launches. 

Our outdoor and sporting recreation provides a steady supply of things to do. From the wealth of rodeo and other events at the Mike Zito Multipurpose Center to golfing at the beautiful Island Golf club to well-attended high school and regional sporting events, we offer much recreation on and of our recreational waterways. Come see and do in idyllic Iberville!

Boat Launches

Ramah Boat Landing – Lower Bayou Maringouin Waterway Complex
Ramah Boat Landing – East Atchafalaya Basin
Upper Grand River - “Landside”
Upper Grand River - “Atchafalaya Basin Side”
Bayou Sorrel Public Boat Landing
Bayou Pigeon Public Boat Landing
Jack Miller’s Boat Landing
Bayou Grosse Tete Boat Landing
Bayou Plaquemine Boat Landing 1
Bayou Plaquemine Boat Landing 2

Ramah Boat Landing – Lower Bayou Maringouin Waterway Complex

• GPS Location:  N 30° 24.2’ W 91° 30.47’
• Convenient public access from Interstate 10 and the Village of Grosse Tete. Located 4.75 miles west of Grosse Tete from Interstate 10.  19 Miles on Interstate 10 from Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge; Interstate 10 Ramah Exit; Located under the I-10 Overpass at Ramah – Highway 3000, provides public access to “landside of Atchafalaya Basin” into waterways located just outside of the Atchafalaya Basin
• Waterway formerly known as “Lower Bayou Maringouin” of the Terrebonne Basin,
• Waterway runs south and adjacent to the Atchafalaya Basin levee and Highway 3000
• Waterway’s closeness to roadway offers safety in event of a boating emergency 
• Lazy and quite waterway without heavy boat traffic
• Accommodates small to medium sized boats
• Prime fishing spots for bream, white perch, bass, catfish, gar
• Prime spot for kayaking, canoeing, observing local wildlife, and photography.
• Close to convenience store with bait and gas.

Ramah Boat Landing – East Atchafalaya Basin – Interstate Overpass Waterway, Work Canal, Bayou Des Glaise Complex

• GPS Location:  N 30° 24.00’ W 91° 30.46’
• Convenient public access from Interstate 10 and the Village of Grosse Tete. Located 4.75 miles west of Grosse Tete from Interstate 10.  19 Miles on Interstate 10 from Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge; Interstate 10 Ramah Exit; Located under the I-10 Overpass at Ramah – Highway 3000, provides public access to “landside of Atchafalaya Basin” into waterways located just outside of the Atchafalaya Basin
• Waterway travels west under Interstate 10 overpass to Work Canal “Cow Bayou” and Bayou Des Glaise.  Provides remote access into interior of the Atchafalaya Basin through the Work Canal, which leads to Upper Grand River.
• Lazy and quite waterway without heavy boat traffic
• Accommodates small to medium sized boats
• Prime fishing spots for bream, white perch, bass, catfish, gar
• Prime spot for kayaking, canoeing, observing local wildlife, and photography.
• Close to convenience store with bait and gas.

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Upper Grand River “Landside”

• GPS Location:  N 30° 13.529’ W 91° 25.222’
• Provides access to the landside of Upper Grand River, a natural and picturesque waterway, provides access to the “Lower Grand River Flats”, “Middle Grand River Flats”, “Pats Bay”, and the Intracoastal Waterway near LA Highway 75 and the Jack Miller Boat Landing.
• The landside Upper Grand River was distributary of the Atchafalaya River before the levee were constructed;
• Lazy and quite waterway without heavy boat traffic
• Very picturesque waterway especially within “Lower Grand River Flats”, “Middle Grand River Flats”, and “Pats Bay” surrounded by old cypress trees with a landscape that has not changed over hundreds of years, much different from the Atchafalaya Basin, which is changing daily.   
• Remote location.  Access is from Interstate Highway 10, Ramah exit to Highway 3000 south for 14.5 mile on graveled levee road.
• Prime spot for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, observing wildlife, photography, Old Growth Cypress
• Remote location off beaten path - no convenience stores, gas, or bait within 14 miles.

Upper Grand River “Atchafalaya Basin Side”

• GPS Location:  N 30° 13.646’ W 91° 25.390’
• Provide public access to the interior of the Atchafalaya Basin via “Upper Grand River”
• Upper Grand River is an active “distributary” of the Atchafalaya River. 
• Provides convenient access to the Upper Grand River Flats, one of the favorite spot of the famous photographer C.C. Lockwood.  Very picturesque sunsets with cypress tree silhouettes.  
• Caution:  The channel of the Upper Grand River is known for having a strong water current
• Going west (upstream) on the Upper Grand River leads to the Upper Grand River Flats and ultimately leads to the Atchafalaya River, Going south leads to the Bayou Sorrel Waterway Complex (a vast network of bayous traversing through the interiors of the Atchafalaya Basin swamps a scenic and prime fishing spot), Going north leads to borrow pits located along the Atchafalaya Basin Levee (lazy waterway).
• Prime spot for viewing wildlife, birds, fishing, viewing endless swamps and old growth cypress trees.
• Accommodates small and medium boats
• Remote location off beaten path, no convenience stores, gas, or bait.

Bayou Sorrel Public Boat Landing

• GPS Location:  N 30° 08.93 W 91° 19.75’
• Provide public access to the interior of the Atchafalaya Basin via “Bayou Sorrel”, “Murphy Lake”, “Upper Grand River”, and the “Intracoastal Waterway”.
• Bayou Sorrel is an active “distributary” of the Atchafalaya River. 
• Provides access to many prime areas for viewing wildlife, birds, fishing, vast network of interior waterways and swamps.
• Accommodates small and medium boats
• Remote location off beaten path, no convenience stores, gas, or bait.
• Caution:  The channel of the Bayou Sorrel is known for having a strong water current
• Convenience stores, gas, and bait close by on Highway 75.

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Bayou Pigeon Public Boat Landing

• GPS Location:  N 30° 04.573’ W 91° 18.352’
• “Gateway into the Atchafalaya Basin”;
• Travel route:  Highway 75 south to Bayou Pigeon Bridge, then north on Bayou Pigeon Road for 1.25 miles, cross levee to boat landing site;
• Access to interior of Atchafalaya Basin and to the best fishing grounds, waterways including Little Bayou Pigeon, Old River, Big Pigeon, and etc.
• Prime spot for viewing wildlife, birds, fishing, viewing endless swamps and old growth cypress trees.
• Accommodates small and medium boats
• Convenience stores, gas, and bait close by on Highway 75.

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Jack Miller’s Boat Landing

• GPS Location:  N 30° 04.573’ W 91° 18.352’

Bayou Grosse Tete Boat Landing

• GPS Location:  N 30° 25.348’ W 91° 26.226’
• Located 1/4 mile off of I-10 on Hwy 77.
• Near Iberville Visitors Center, Swamp Shop Louisiana Gifts, gas, dining and beautiful Live Oak trees.

Bayou Plaquemine Boat Landing 1

• GPS Location:  N 30° 16.337’ W 91° 15.553’

Bayou Plaquemine Boat Landing 2

• GPS Location:  N 30° 15.033’ W 91° 16.248’

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