Bastian Bay Fishing
A bay of the Louisiana coast in Plaquemines Parish, inside the LDWF saltwater line.
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Sizing up Bastian Bay from the coastal maps
Along the coast of Plaquemines Parish, Bastian Bay is a bay named in the federal gazetteer. LDWF counts it as saltwater: inshore limits govern and a Saltwater License is needed. Grand Isle is the nearest town, about 24 miles off.
The LDWF inventory lists 5 launches on or beside it. LDWF lists 1 pier or bank site too. There are 11 reef sites within a 25-mile run. NOAA keeps 1 water-level station close by. Tide moves through 8 named passes within 12 miles.
USGS Geographic Names Information System (feature class and point), LDWF saltwater line, LDWF launch and Banks and Piers layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Coastal launches for Bastian Bay
- Delta Marina on Bastian Bay3-lane concrete ramp, public
- Fort Jackson launch on Mississippi River1-lane dirt ramp, public
- Joshua's Marina on Bastian Bay2-lane concrete ramp, public
- Port Sulphur Fishing Pier launch on Bastian Bayconcrete ramp public
- Riverside Marina on Mississippi River2-lane concrete ramp, public
Other trailer launches by Bastian Bay
- Happy Jack's Marina on Grand BayouGrand Bayou, 15 miles north
- Yellow Cotton Marina on Hospital BayHospital Bay, 16 miles east
- Cypress Cove Marina on Tiger PassTiger Pass, 18 miles east
- Venice Marina on Tiger PassTiger Pass, 18 miles east
- Sand Dollar Marina on Barataria PassBarataria Pass, 19 miles west
- Point a la Hache Marina/Beshel Boat Launch on Black Bay, Breton SoundBlack Bay, Breton Sound, 19 miles north
LDWF boat launch inventory (saltwater, brackish and freshwater launches), retrieved October 28, 2026.
Piers and banks on Bastian Bay
- Port Sulphur Fishing Pier on Bastian Bayfishing pier, salt or brackish, Boat Launch and Fishing Pier, Legal sunrise to sunset
Bank and pier spots past Bastian Bay
- Grand Isle State Park on Barataria Passfishing pier, salt or brackish, 19 miles
- King Tarpon Park on Barataria Passbank fishing, salt or brackish, 20 miles
- Grand Isle Public Beach Access on Barataria Passbank fishing, salt or brackish, 24 miles
- Caminada Pass East Pier on Barataria Passfishing pier, salt or brackish, 25 miles
- Caminada Pass West Pier on Barataria Passfishing pier, salt or brackish, 25 miles
LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.
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LDWF maps 11 reef sites near Bastian Bay, including 5 inshore.
| Reef | Program | Depth | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Delta 23 Reef | nearshore | 11 miles southeast | ||
| West Delta 24 Reef | nearshore | 11 miles southeast | ||
| Bay Ronquille Reef | inshore | 27 acres | 12 miles west | |
| West Delta 35 Reef | nearshore | 15 miles southwest | ||
| California Point Reef | inshore | 10-ft | 50 acres | 16 miles northeast |
| Grand Isle 9 Reef | nearshore | 50-ft | 665 acres | 17 miles southwest |
| Independence Island Reef | inshore | 9-ft | 50 acres | 17 miles west |
| Hotel Sid Reef | inshore | 19 miles west | ||
| West Delta 75 Reef | offshore | 144-ft | 367 acres | 22 miles south |
| Hackberry Reef | inshore | 23 miles west | ||
| West Delta 76 Reef | offshore | 180-ft | 367 acres | 25 miles south |
LDWF Artificial Reef Program saltwater reef layer and site PDFs (depth and acres as printed), retrieved October 28, 2026.
How much water covers Bastian Bay
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 28, 2026); station page for live data.
- Bastian Islandtide predictions, 2 miles
- Empire Jettytide predictions, 5 miles
- Bay Pomme D'ortide predictions, 7 miles
- Quatre Bayous Passtide predictions, 12 miles
Wind pushes water in and out of Bastian Bay as much as tide does, so read the station before a shallow run.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations within 25 and 15 miles, retrieved October 28, 2026.
Tidal passes feeding Bastian Bay
- Anderson Pass9 miles northeast
- Bastian Pass2 miles southwest
- Big Pass9 miles northeast
- Chaland Pass5 miles west
- Grand Bayou Pass2 miles southwest
- Little Pass11 miles north
- Little Pass8 miles northeast
- Neptune Pass9 miles northeast
USGS GNIS passes and guts within 12 miles; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Coastal communities close to Bastian Bay
- VenicePlaquemines Parish, 18 miles
- EmpirePlaquemines Parish, 6 miles
- Port SulphurPlaquemines Parish, 12 miles
USGS GNIS coastal towns and fishing ports within 20 miles; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Louisiana inshore limits on Bastian Bay
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cobia (ling or lemonfish) | 1 daily per person; no more than 2 per vessel; 36" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black drum | 5 daily per person – bag and possession; no more than one over 27" max total length; 16" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Red drum (redfish) | 4 daily per person – bag; none over 27" max total length; 18" min total length; 27" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Southern flounder | 10 daily per person | Open year-round except no possession allowed from Oct. 15 – Nov. 30 |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 daily per person; 12" min fork length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Striped mullet | 100 lbs. daily | Open year-round in state waters |
| Spotted seatrout (speckled trout) | 15 daily per person with no more than 2 over 20" max total length; 13" min total length; 20" max total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Sheepshead | No daily limit | Open year-round in state waters |
| Tripletail | 5 daily per person; 18" min total length | Open year-round in state waters |
| Black bass (largemouth and spotted) | 10 daily | Open year-round |
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
| White bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Yellow bass | 50 daily | Open year-round |
| Sunfish (bream) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Crappie (black and white) | 50 daily; 100 fish possession limit | Open year-round |
| Bowfin (choupique) | No daily limit; 16" MLL | Open year-round |
At Bastian Bay, read the saltwater rows first; freshwater species keep their freshwater limits.
South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents.
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Bastian Bay beside other coastal water
Among the five nearest coastal pages, Barataria Pass has the most LDWF launches (4).
| Water | Distance | Type | Launches | Piers and banks | Reefs within 25 mi | NOAA stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastian Bay | bay | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | |
| Barataria Bay | 18 miles west | bay | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Barataria Pass | 18 miles west | tidal pass | 4 | 7 | 11 | 2 |
| Mississippi River Delta | 26 miles east | river delta | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Breton Sound | 27 miles northeast | sound | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lake Raccourci | 43 miles west | bay | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
LDWF launch, Banks and Piers and reef layers, NOAA CO-OPS stations, USGS GNIS; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Freshwater and towns close to Bastian Bay
Louisiana still water close to Bastian Bay
- Lake Salvador47 miles
- Brechtel Pond47 miles
- Lake Cataouatche50 miles
River and bayou pages near Bastian Bay
- Tiger Pass18 miles
Stores that stock up Bastian Bay anglers
- Delta Marinabait and tackle shop, Buras, 6 miles
- Captian Watson’s Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Port Sulphur, 15 miles
- Barataria Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Belle Chasse
- Venice Marina Inc, 9262 Highway 23marina, Belle Chasse
- Wharves & Docks Comarina, Belle Chasse
- Buras Boat Harbor Guard Shackmarina, Buras
Paid trips on Bastian Bay
- Born to Fish Charterscharter, Buras, (504) 908-3108
- Cajun Culture Fishing Adventurescharter, Buras, (504) 872-2204
- Carpe Diem Fishingcharter, Buras, (228) 493-2913
- Champion Fishing Charterscharter, Venice, (318) 730-4410
- Deep Delta Bowfishingcharter, Port Sulphur, (504) 656-0006
- Fish Intimidator Pro Guide Service Inccharter, Buras, (504) 416-6731
- Kingdom Charterscharter, Buras, (504) 756-9254
- Louisiana Tuna Charterscharter, Venice, (504) 814-4290
Towns handy to Bastian Bay
- Grand Isle24 miles
- Golden Meadow38 miles
Parish-by-parish pages for Bastian Bay
- Plaquemines Parishseat: Pointe à la Hache
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Lakes and bayous close to Bastian Bay, pictured
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Quick answers for a trip to Bastian Bay
Where is Bastian Bay?
Look in Plaquemines Parish, about 24 miles from Grand Isle.
Can I fish Bastian Bay on a basic license?
South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents.
Can I trailer a bay boat to Bastian Bay?
LDWF lists 5 launches (5 public); Delta Marina on Bastian Bay is one.
What is the speckled trout limit at Bastian Bay?
Cobia (ling or lemonfish): 1 daily per person; no more than 2 per vessel; 36" min fork length; Open year-round in state waters.
Where has LDWF dropped structure near Bastian Bay?
The reef band lists 11 sites; West Delta 23 Reef is closest.
Is there a NOAA gauge near Bastian Bay?
The nearest gauge is Grand Isle.
Can I fish Bastian Bay from the bank?
Back down at Port Sulphur Fishing Pier on Bastian Bay, one of 1 pier or bank site.
Which shop on our list serves Bastian Bay?
Try Delta Marina, about 6 miles away, for live bait and ice.
Is there a pass close to Bastian Bay?
Close passes: Anderson Pass, Bastian Pass, Big Pass, Chaland Pass and Grand Bayou Pass.
Plan a run to Bastian Bay
Saltwater license prices and limits sit on one page.