Houma, Louisiana for Warmer Weather and Tons of Fishing | Houma ...

Some folks simply love cold-weather sports and vacations. They?re all about skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, and anything else that has them wrapped up in layers out there in the mountains. And although we?re not knocking the occasional ski trip with the family (provided there?s a lot of hot cocoa involved), we?re more interested in spending the winter months down in Southern Louisiana ? doing a little fishing. We think that you and your family might like the same this winter.

With average temperatures in December and January between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, Houma, Louisiana is a great place to escape the winter blues during the colder months and spend a little time doing something that most folks reserve for the summertime. We?re talking about fishing ? it?s something that visitors to Houma can enjoy all year-round.

Did you know? Houma?s unique location near the Gulf of Mexico allows for one of the most diverse combinations of fishing found anywhere in the United States.

For fishing enthusiasts, Houma, Louisiana is a paradise with year-round fishing and incredibly-liberal limits. The fishing regions around Houma and the incorporated towns of Cocodrie, Dulac, Pointe Aux Chenes, Bayou Dularge and Chauvin are home to coastal fishing, inland fishing, deep sea fishing, swamp and fly fishing, rodeos and fishing tournaments. All in all, Southern Louisiana is a world-class fishing destination ? with Houma the official gateway.

If you like variety in your fishing haul, it should also be mentioned that Houma and the surrounding fishing regions are a habitat for one of the most diverse combinations of fish anywhere on earth. With a rod and reel, you can pull Amberjack, Bass, Black Drum, Catfish, Cobia, Flounder, Grouper, King Mackerel, Redfish, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout, Shark, Tuna, and Yellowtail all day long. Keep in mind, the fishing regions around Houma offer some of the largest catch limits in the country. Our many chartered fishing tours operate throughout the year and include fishing licenses. Day and night trips are also available.

So, if a fishing trip sounds like something you and the family (or a private group) would enjoy in the coming months, don?t hesitate to make plans. Our captains know where the fish are biting ? and they even know where to get some of the best gumbo, ?touff?e, and jambalaya in the area! And if you want to add a little more adventure to your stay in Houma, make sure to ask about fishing and hunting packages!

If you?re interested in a fishing trip to Houma, Louisiana over the winter months, you can contact the Houma, Louisiana Area Convention and Visitors Bureau at (800) 688-2732 for your own Houma visitor guide. Ask about the dozens of marinas and launches available for your family or group. Sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers come to Louisiana for many reasons, but those who?ve made the trip before know that the best swamp and wetland fishing in the nation is found around Houma, Louisiana.

Source: http://www.houmatravel.com/blog/2012/10/17/houma-louisiana-for-warmer-weather-and-tons-of-fishing/

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