Play Golf & Go Fishing Across Louisiana on This Trail
Trade your golf club for a rod and reel along this outdoorsy trail.
Day One: St. Tammany Parish
Begin your journey at Oak Harbor Golf Club in Slidell, where water hazards and coastal winds make for a challenging and scenic round. After golf, head to Lake Pontchartrain, where charter services like Lake Pontchartrain Charters provide guided fishing trips. The waters here are rich with redfish, speckled trout, catfish and flounder.
Later, visit the Tammany Trace, a 31-mile paved trail perfect for biking or walking through scenic pine forests and wetlands. Or embark on a tour and tasting at the historic Abita Brewery in nearby Abita Springs. Ready to settle in? Camp beneath moss-draped oaks at Fontainebleau State Park.
Day Two: Lafourche Parish
After a peaceful night, travel to LaTour Golf Club, a visually stunning course designed by David Toms, Louisiana’s own PGA champion. With pristine fairways and water hazards, it’s a course that combines beauty and challenge in equal measure.
When you finish your round, head out to Port Fourchon for a guided fishing trip and reel in speckled trout, redfish and even drum. Stop by Spahr's for freshly caught seafood that’s been cooked up Cajun-style. Stay overnight at Moran's Hotel & Marina, perfect for relaxing after a day on the water.
LaTour Golf Course
Oak Harbor Golf Club
Cypress Bend Golf Resort
Atchafalaya at Idlewild
Day Three: Patterson
Rise early for a memorable fishing experience in the Atchafalaya Basin, America’s largest river swamp. Stock up on bait, snacks and supplies at Doiron’s Landing, then head out on the water to catch largemouth bass, crappie (locally known as sac-a-lait) and even the occasional garfish. The Basin’s winding waterways and cypress trees create a setting unlike any other.
After a morning of fishing, make your way to Patterson to play a round at The Atchafalaya at Idlewild. Nestled in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, this course is surrounded by wetlands and wildlife, with each hole named after a plant native to the region. With its championship layout and stunning natural backdrop, it’s considered one of Louisiana’s most unique golf destinations.
Day Four: Toledo Bend
Conclude your adventure at Toledo Bend, a massive reservoir along the Louisiana–Texas border that ranks among the nation’s best bass fishing lakes. Start the morning at Cypress Bend Golf Resort, where rolling hills, lake views, and challenging fairways create an unforgettable round.
In the afternoon, take to the water of Toledo Bend Lake, where you can reel in some of the largest bass in Louisiana. The lake is also home to crappie and catfish, making it an all-around fishing haven. Afterward, relax at Cypress Bend Resort, which offers not only golf and fishing access but also spa services, hiking trails and comfortable lakeside lodging.
