Breton Sound Fishing
A sound of the Louisiana coast in Plaquemines Parish, inside the LDWF saltwater line.
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What the gazetteer and LDWF record about Breton Sound
Breton Sound, a sound, sits in Plaquemines Parish on the USGS names map. It falls on the salt side of the LDWF line, where saltwater rules apply. The closest Census place is Poydras, roughly 46 miles away.
Offshore and inshore crews have built 1 reef site within 25 miles. There are 1 water-level station in range. The gazetteer maps 2 named passes close by.
USGS Geographic Names Information System (feature class and point), LDWF saltwater line, LDWF launch and Banks and Piers layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Fish documented at Breton Sound
Documented catches at Breton Sound; many more species swim there.
LOWA state records and LDWF data; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Where boats go in for Breton Sound
No LDWF-listed launch sits on Breton Sound itself; boats run in from the launches nearby.
Nearby launches when Breton Sound is busy
- Yellow Cotton Marina on Hospital BayHospital Bay, 15 miles southwest
- Fort Jackson launch on Mississippi RiverMississippi River, 16 miles southwest
- Cypress Cove Marina on Tiger PassTiger Pass, 19 miles south
- Venice Marina on Tiger PassTiger Pass, 19 miles south
- Riverside Marina on Mississippi RiverMississippi River, 20 miles southwest
LDWF boat launch inventory (saltwater, brackish and freshwater launches), retrieved October 28, 2026.
Where LDWF built reefs by Breton Sound
Near Breton Sound: 1 reef program sites, 1 inshore.
| Reef | Program | Depth | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Point Reef | inshore | 10-ft | 50 acres | 14 miles west |
LDWF Artificial Reef Program saltwater reef layer and site PDFs (depth and acres as printed), retrieved October 28, 2026.
Tide and water level at Breton Sound
NOAA CO-OPS water level, preliminary reading at retrieval (October 28, 2026); station page for live data.
- Breton Islandstide predictions, 5 miles
- Jack Baytide predictions, 11 miles
- Grand Baytide predictions, 11 miles
On Breton Sound a north wind can drain the flats; watch the gauge, not just the tide table.
NOAA CO-OPS water level and tide prediction stations within 25 and 15 miles, retrieved October 28, 2026.
Where current runs near Breton Sound
- Lookout Pass12 miles south
- Taylor Pass9 miles southwest
USGS GNIS passes and guts within 12 miles; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Harbour towns near Breton Sound
- VenicePlaquemines Parish, 17 miles
USGS GNIS coastal towns and fishing ports within 20 miles; retrieved October 28, 2026.
Legal keepers on Breton Sound
| 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 |
The table puts the inshore rules for Breton Sound on top and freshwater rows below.
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.
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| Species | Division | Weight | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POMPANO, FLORIDA | Fly Fishing | 3.01 lb | Nicholas Vlahos | October 2021 |
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association state fish records (rank 1 entries; LDWF keeps no record list), retrieved October 28, 2026. All Louisiana records.
Neighbouring bays measured against Breton Sound
For more launch choices, Bastian Bay offers 5 in the LDWF inventory.
| Water | Distance | Type | Launches | Piers and banks | Reefs within 25 mi | NOAA stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breton Sound | sound | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Mississippi River Delta | 23 miles south | river delta | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Bastian Bay | 27 miles southwest | bay | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Chandeleur Sound | 28 miles northeast | sound | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Barataria Bay | 42 miles west | bay | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Lake Borgne | 43 miles northwest | coastal lake | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
LDWF launch, Banks and Piers and reef layers, NOAA CO-OPS stations, USGS GNIS; retrieved October 28, 2026.
The country behind Breton Sound
Bayous and rivers feeding toward Breton Sound
- Tiger Pass19 miles
Bait and ice near Breton Sound
- Delta Marinabait and tackle shop, Buras, 23 miles
- Captian Watson’s Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Port Sulphur, 29 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
Booked trips to Breton Sound
- 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
Parish pages that list Breton Sound
- Plaquemines Parishseat: Pointe à la Hache
Reels and line from Piscifun ahead of Breton Sound
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Fish to recognise before a trip to Breton Sound
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What first-timers on Breton Sound want to know
Which parish holds Breton Sound?
The gazetteer point is in Plaquemines Parish, about 46 miles from Poydras.
Do I need a saltwater license for Breton Sound?
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.
Where do bay boats put in for Breton Sound?
Run in from Yellow Cotton Marina on Hospital Bay, roughly 15 miles off.
Which creel limits cover Breton Sound?
Cobia (ling or lemonfish): 1 daily per person; no more than 2 per vessel; 36" min fork length; Open year-round in state waters.
How many reefs lie near Breton Sound?
California Point Reef is nearest of 1 site.
How high is the water on Breton Sound?
Use Pilottown, shown in the tide band.
Does LDWF map a pier on Breton Sound?
Plan on a boat; no pier is listed near.
Where can I pick up shiners near Breton Sound?
Closest on our Louisiana list: Delta Marina, about 23 miles away.
Which cuts are near Breton Sound?
Within 12 miles: Lookout Pass and Taylor Pass.
Is Breton Sound in the LOWA record book?
POMPANO, FLORIDA, 3.01 lb, by Nicholas Vlahos (October 2021).
Put Breton Sound on the inshore list
Check the wind and tide, then pick the launch nearest your target.