Lake Martin
Lake Martin
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This small lake contains an enormous amount and variety of wild animals and birds.
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Libby, MT613 contributions
Sep 2022
We kayaked here...not sure why...there were gators around but I heard they leave you alone unless there's baby gators around. Nice paddle. We took the boat tour where we could look them closer...LOTS of them. Great place. Oh, don't get your dog anywhere near the water. They're like candy for the gators.
Written September 17, 2022
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Escape20837
Baton Rouge, LA1 contribution
This is my favorite place to visit when I want to see some wildlife or a gorgeus sunset. You can take boat rides, or just drive along the winding road and see alligators, plentiful birds, and other wildlife common to south LA. The Lake is gorgeus. Lots of trees and views of swamp land. Quiet usually, with some birdwatchers or sportfishers here and there. Watch out for alligators who sneak up on the road, though!
Written July 10, 2003
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MsRL
Tyler, Texas4 contributions
This was our second time to take this tour, and it was as enjoyable as the first. The tour boat goes deep into the swamp where other boats can't travel. We saw a variety of birds, and different sizes of alligators, even a nest of baby alligators. Our tour guide, Bryan, knew just where to go to get the best views of the different wildlife. We had so much fun, we decided to make his tour a part of each visit to Breaux Bridge.
Written September 6, 2006
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JiJi J
Baton Rouge, LA159 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
We took a 2 hour swamp tour into lake and swamp. Our guide was Bob who knew lots of facts about the birds, reptiles, plants and animals of the area. Our guide took us nice and slow so we got to soak up the atmosphere as well as see lots of birds.
Written July 8, 2014
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sxtt38a
Lafayette, La274 contributions
beautiful new walkway now in place.......if you want to see alligators and wildlife, this is the place to go........bring your camera too.Fishing is excellent too.
Written November 16, 2012
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HELUIN
Norfolk, VA29 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
A quiet and interesting boat trip alongside alligators, blue herons, aigrettes and nutria!
I recommend at sunset especially for pictures.
I recommend at sunset especially for pictures.
Written December 31, 2019
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DuffyDuckFrance
Limours, France146 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Yes you must do it!
The visit is incredible, doing it in the evening is even better, with the sun set you get great pictures, the guide is very good and very nice worth the money!
The visit is incredible, doing it in the evening is even better, with the sun set you get great pictures, the guide is very good and very nice worth the money!
Written August 20, 2019
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Kristin A
27 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Beautiful scenery, lots of birds. A very peaceful time. Check out the osprey family in the old eagle's nest!
Written June 26, 2018
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maryducote
Lafayette, LA8 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
Kayaked around the lake with my son (lives in Florida) who was visiting for Thanksgiving. Weather was sunny and temperature in the 70’s. Perfect day to get some one on one time in a beautiful setting. Large gators and many birds. Can never get enough of the beautiful cypress trees. My paradise” ❤️
Written June 18, 2018
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Wombling_Free_7548
Bristol, UK2,138 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
This lake has lots of wildlife and beautiful Cyprus trees. There are gators, turtles, ducks, egrets, snake birds and herons amongst others. Well worth getting a tour - we went with Cajun Country Tours and loved it.
Written November 13, 2017
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bonjour, Nous allons en Louisiane le mois prochain. Nous souhaiterions voir les alligators et leur environnement. Mais je ne sais pas comment gérer. On peux venir sans réserver? Apparemment il y a beaucoup de personnes qui proposent cette attraction ? on aimerait quelqu'un proche de la nature. Et les horaires, je n'ai rien vu dessus. Si vous pouviez nous renseigner. Merci à vous. Claudine & Pascal
Mille mercis.
Written April 3, 2019
Hi, we traveled in Louisiana last year and one of the highlights of our trip was Lake Martin. We took a 2 hour tour of the lake using Cajun Country Swamp Tours which was recommended by our host at Maison Madeline. Our guide was Jaren who shared his love of the swamp, birds, and other inhabitants of the lake while maneuvering around duck blinds, ancient cedar trees, and even alligators. Even though he mentioned that he was new to this work, his enthusiasm, matched by his local experiences on the lake made for a totally enthralling morning. I would use this company again.
Written April 11, 2019
bonjour,
nous aimerions savoir à qui s'adresser pour faire une balade sur le lac
Written March 26, 2019
We took a tour in a small boat which was really quite terrific. Very informative, energetic and knowledgeable guide and a good tour of the area. I do believe you can rent canoes and kayaks as well
Written October 28, 2018
Bonjour a tous et merci pour vos commentaires. Nous partons pour la Nouvelle Orléans en Octobre et nous aimerions visiter LAKE MARTIN, faut-il réserver par téléphone? Ou alors suffit-il de ce présenter à LAKE MARTIN de bon matin? j'ai aussi entendu arlé de Norbert LEBLANC comment peut-on le contacter?
Merci pour votre et au plaisir de vous lire
Written August 27, 2018
bonjour,
quel est le meilleur moment de la journée pour visiter ? matin ou soir?
Written September 16, 2017
Bonjour. Moi je l'ai visité le soir vers cinq heures et c'était vraiment magnifique.
Written September 23, 2017
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