It is hard to believe it has been 9 years since Katrina came ashore Aug 29,2005 and caused so much destruction. The initial 6 months afterwards we were having trouble trying to figure out what we could do. Our first view of the Cabins was Sept 2 when we did a fly over of the area in a small aircraft and all we could see was the roof tops of the cabins and a badly damaged residence and everything under water. And it stayed under water for the next 30 days or so until it was pumped out. Being 10 feet underwater for 30 days we initially thought we would have to demolish everything and start over. It was not until we got in to see the area Oct 8,2005 that we determined that we might be able to renovate at least some of the buildings. I am including the 9/2 fly over picture and one from our initial on site cleanup crew include my sons PJ and Matt and Friend of the family Adam watts. Talk about building some memories.

One thing is pretty certain when you arrive in Venice in lower Plaquemines Parish. You are going to catch fish! And the word is getting out from previous visitors to this extraordinary fishery. There are some that prefer the off shore battles with Tuna, Wahoo and Bull Dolphin. Excellent charter guides with first rate boats and equipment are just a phone call away. They book up fast so be sure to call about plans for your trip to “Tuna Town.” With all of the excellent offshore trips you can book you might overlook an inshore guided trip. That would be a mistake! Lower Plaquemines Parish has some of the best red fish and speckled trout fishing available anywhere with generous limits of 25 speckled trout and 5 red fish per day. Inshore guided trips will cost somewhat less – mainly because you use much less fuel and are in a smaller boat without the need for a deckhand.