Mile 266.2 - LBD Bayou Sara

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

266.2 LBD Bayou Sara

Bayou Sara enters the Mississippi just above the old ferry boat landing, surrounded by low/med water sandbars that climb in elevation as you proceed up the bayou and eventually rise to become tall steep muddy banks typical to the Lower Miss and its tributaries. The Oyster Bar is located around the first bend of the Bayou, a lively party place at night time, but closed during the day. Paddlers overnighting in St. Francisville could paddle up Bayou Sara a ways and find a ravine, or side ditch, or some other good place to hide their vessel before entering town.

Local kayak fishing guide Andy Green says: “Camping on Bayou Sara is fine weather permitting. Be aware of the potential for flash flooding. Any substantial rain will flood the creek turn it into a torrent. Those nice sand bars will have white water style current that's full of debris running over them in a matter of hours.”

“Bayou Sara is one of only two tributaries that enter the Mississippi River in Louisiana from the east, the other being Thompson Creek. The bayou’s swift moving waters differ greatly from the typical cypress-laden swamps of South Louisiana, and are frequently clear enough at its upper end to see the stream’s sand and clay bottom. As it widens to meet the river, the bayou becomes more turbid, and supports an abundance of alligators, river otters, water birds, and beavers, as well as several species of game fish. Whether you prefer fishing the fall run of white and striped bass, or spending a spring afternoon bird watching and exploring flooded forests, kayaking Bayou Sara provides a glimpse of Louisiana’s natural beauty that you will never forget.” (Andy Green, Bayou Sara Kayak Rental)

Andy Green specializes in kayak fishing Bayou Sarah and its tributaries. Andy can also provide support for big river expeditions, such as shuttles, resupply and logistics. For kayak fishing, guiding, outfitting, and rentals on this picturesque bayou, call Andy at Bayou Sara Kayak Rental, 225-202-8822, or email andrew_green83@yahoo.com.

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