"Going purely by the weight of fish harvested, Louisiana is the epicenter of America's commercial fishing industry, accounting for two-thirds of all seafood harvested in the Gulf of Mexico. Intracoastal City alone landed 137 million pounds of seafood worth nearly $16 million in 2020. Per the Commercial Fishing website, it managed 245 million pounds and $44 million dollars in 2012."
"Intracoastal City is not just a commercial fishing hub. It's perfect for a spot of recreational fishing, as well, with Abbeville Harbor and Terminal Boat Launch being notable go-to spots. You might want to plan ahead since you'll need to either get paperwork in order via the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries or sign up with licensed fishing charters."
Intracoastal City sits in Vermilion Parish, about ten miles south of Abbeville, along waterways that flow into the Gulf of Mexico. The community anchors a port on the 3,000-mile Intracoastal Waterway between Texas and Florida and has been a noted fishing spot since the 1800s. The port ranks among the nation's top seafood landing sites and provides abundant ultra-fresh fish and shrimp plus access to Cajun and Creole dishes. Louisiana accounts for two-thirds of Gulf seafood harvests. Intracoastal City landed 137 million pounds worth nearly $16 million in 2020 and supports recreational fishing at local launches with required permits or charters.
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