River Log section: Atchafalaya River
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316.3 RBD Hydro Inflow Channel This is the first of three openings sucking water out of the Mississippi for destination down the Atchafalaya. The hydro canal feeds the hydroelectric power plant and is always open with water flowing in. At low water only the hydro intake will be open.
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Atchafalaya River Boat Ramps (Functional Jan 2016) Old River Lock & Dam Boat Ramps 5.3 RBD Simmesport Boat Ramp 29.7 RBD Melville Boat Ramp 42.3 RBD Krotz Springs Boat Ramp 55 LBD Atchafalaya NWR 61.7 LBD Bayou Des Glaises (primitive) Breaux’s Boat Ramp (Old Atchafalaya)
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151.5 LBD Bird Island East Bird Island East is the very last piece of marshland on the Atchfalaya River system. Do not venture out this far into the Gulf unless you are certain you will not be encountering wind, oncoming weather, nor any major tide changes. There is a
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150.5 RBD Eugene Island Nothing more than a tiny spit of shells, Eugene Island is located adjacent the main ocean-going channel of the Atchafalaya Navigation system. Not recommended except in ideal conditions, with no wind, no oncoming weather, and no major tide changes expected. To assist your predictions, there
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149.8 RBD Skimmer Island
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149 RBD T. Pat Island
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148.5 RBD Donna Island Two miles out to sea beyond Melanie Island is a an archipelago of five or six islands, all of which are created by the dumping of dredged material to the side of the navigation channel. This is a changing landscape, due to ongoing dredging. So
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146 RBD Melanie Island Excellent location to turnaround: Melanie Island is the very last island of any size with safe dry ground suitable for stopping, camping or picnicking. It is also wild, primitive, and full of bird and animal life. Best of all, Melanie Island features the longest beach on
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145.4 RBD Yvette Island Once you paddle around God’s Island you will be afforded a glorious view of the open Gulf of Mexico shining like dancing dolphins in front you downstream as far as you can see. Oh the joy! What a wonderful feeling! Paddle as far as
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144.8 RBD Log Island Pass Log Island Pass flows past Chester’s Cut, Willow Island, Valentor Island, and Mistro Island on its way to the Gulf. Popular location for fishing and hunting floating houseboat camps, and therefor not recommended.
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144.3 LBD God’s Island The Atchafalaya Splits around God’s Island East into God’s Pass, Ratliffe Pass, Community Pass, Long Island and Horseshoe Island. Please note: Horseshoe island is off limits as a “Limited Access Area” by the Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area. Check local regulations before