Fishing spot: Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Fish and Wildlife Service

Address

(mailing address), 61389 Hwy. 434, Lacombe, 70445, LA

State

70445

City

Lacombe

Source directions

From Baton Rouge, LA, take U.S. Highway 190 west to the Atchafalaya River, then go south on Louisiana Highway 975 to the Sherburne WMA. You may also drive from Baton Rouge or Lafayette, LA by taking Interstate 10 to the Whiskey Bay Bridge. Exit onto Hwy 975 north onto a gravel road about 9 miles. Turn right onto Bayou Manual Road or continue north along the levee for more entrances. After prolonged heavy rainfall, a 4×4 may temporarily be necessary to access the refuge by vehicle.

Phone

985-882-2000

Reservable

No

Source last updated

2026-08-06

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB · Use terms · Source snapshot: 2026-10-03