Hopedale Marina is a popular destination for inshore anglers looking to catch some speckled trout and redfish. Here is everything you need to know.
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Experienced Local Gives You Tips For Launching At Hopedale Marina
Hi, my name is Devin and I can tell you everything you need to know about Hopedale Marina.
This is because I've launched there since the 1990's and have brought back thousands of fish to its cleaning tables, both recreationally and as a guide.
Whether you're a local or visiting from out-of-state, I want you to have a good experience at this superb location, so keep reading!
Where is it located?
Hopedale Marina is located at:
7600 Hopedale Hwy, St Bernard, LA 70085
It's practically at the end of Louisiana Highway 624 (aka Hopedale Highway). You'll see the marina on your right as you approach it, with its big parking lot on the left (its unpaved).
Services Provided
At Hopedale Marina you will find services that include, but are not limited to:
Is there a boat hoist?
There used to be, but no longer is. If you want to launch your boat, you will have to do so yourself via the boat ramp.
What kind of live bait is available?
White and brown shrimp are the most common live bait you will find, but – depending on availability – you will also see live croakers, cocahoes, and storm minnows.
How much is the launch fee?
It's ten dollars, and has been that way forever. There's an honesty box on the boat ramp in case the store is closed.
Map of Hopedale Marina
If you've never been to this location before then you may find the below map useful.
After all, it can get pretty busy and you don't want to spend time learning things the hard way, do you?
Now here's a closeup so you know where all the amenities are:
Additional Information
Here are some other things people ask when inquiring about Hopedale Marina:
Wasn't it called Breton Sound Marina?
Yes, that was the name for years until ownership changed hands in 2016. The good ol' days of Breton Sound Marina are behind us.
Popular Fishing Spots Near Hopedale Marina
The surrounding marsh offers great fishing for inshore species such as speckled trout, redfish, flounder, croaker, white trout and even largemouth bass.
While this guide cannot cover every single fishing spot, it does cover these popular destinations.
MRGO Long Rocks
This is a community honey hole that turns on in the spring and remains active throughout the summer, with Hopedale Marina being one of the best places to launch.
The guide at this link completely breaks down everything you need to know about it, as well as how to fish it.
Spoil Canal
Ponds off the Spoil Canal offer great fishing for redfish year round.
Click here to watch a video detailing how to safely navigate the Spoil Canal.
MRGO Rock Dam
This is another popular community honey hole near Hopedale Marina that does well year round.
The north side of the Rock Dam is the easiest to get to from Hopedale Marina, but getting to the other side is a little trickier and this video shows you exactly how to do that.
Find Your Own Fishing Spots Around Hopedale
While the above Hopedale fishing spots are good places to begin looking for biting fish, it is highly recommended that you learn to how to find fish on your own.
Hopedale Fishing Reports
Fishing reports for Hopedale and nearby areas can be found inside the LAFB Elite Community.
You are bound to find a recent Hopedale fishing report that will help you find biting fish.
See How I Catch Fish Out Of Hopedale Marina
I've been launching out of Hopedale Marina for years, and can show you exactly where and how to catch fish according to the conditions.
You'll find that process inside Inshore Fishing 101.
Unfortunately, no. If you’re going to be launching at Hopedale Marina you can expect to do so on your own.
Is there someone to help you launch and park?
What James said is spot on.
You can call the marina and ask them the people are really nice there.
Does hopedale marina , have shrimp or live bait, this time of year , more precise , Friday , Saturday , 2020