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Louisiana | St. Landry / St. Martin / Iberia parishes

Bayou TecheLeonville official dock (129 Mistric St) to Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St)

A short town-to-town paddle between the Leonville launch and Arnaudville full-service trailhead.

Access and safety sources last checked September 17, 2026.

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DistanceAbout 7.7 river miles
DifficultyEasy
Typical timeAbout 2 hr 45 min of paddling per TECHE's published section estimates
ShuttleCar shuttle
Bayou Teche winds through a shaded corridor in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
River contextBayou Teche in St. Landry Parish; same-river context, not an endpoint or current-conditions photograph river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by Shane K. Bernard via Wikimedia Commons

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distanceAbout 7.7 river milesLeonville official dock (129 Mistric St) to Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St)
DifficultyeasySlow-moving bayou with long sightlines and town access, but bridges, boat traffic, strainers, wind-driven reversals and lock or levee structures require active scouting.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the downstream vehicle at the named public dock, then drive to the upstream dock. Confirm both sites are open before unloading.
PermitsNone notedNo backcountry permit is listed for the town docks; confirm city-park parking, event closures and any launch fees.
CampingOptions nearbyThe official paddle trail maps include amenities and camping references, but these day reaches do not assume informal riverbank camping. Book a named campground or private lodging separately.
SeasonJan-DecThe bayou is paddleable year-round in principle, but check the latest USGS stage, available flow readings, thunderstorms, heat, water quality, town hours and current dock notices before launch.

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A short town-to-town paddle between the Leonville launch and Arnaudville full-service trailhead.

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Put-in

Leonville official dock (129 Mistric St)
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The official dock address may be across a park or boat-launch parcel from the water edge; follow posted paths and verify the floating dock before launch.

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Take-out

Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St)
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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • The official dock address may be across a park or boat-launch parcel from the water edge; follow posted paths and verify the floating dock before launch.
  • Do not use private yards, businesses or unlisted banks as alternate access.
  • The route boundary ends at the named dock; downstream lock, levee and Atchafalaya traffic hazards require separate review.

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  • Strainers and debris near bends and bridges
  • Wind-driven current reversals and motorized traffic
  • Heat, lightning, fast rises and limited mid-reach bailout

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Bayou Teche winds through a shaded corridor in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Bayou Teche in St. Landry Parish; same-river context, not an endpoint or current-conditions photograph river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by Shane K. Bernard via Wikimedia Commons
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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Route and distance7.7 miles

    Distance between the named access points in the linked manager guide.

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  • Launch coordinate provenanceMapped launch and landing

    TECHE confirms official dock sites and addresses; stored coordinates are public-access-area anchors, not surveyed wet-edge points. Follow posted paths and verify each floating dock, parking area and carry on arrival.

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  • Access and safety review2026-09-17

    Guide and current manager pages checked. Verify notices again before travel; a past review is not a statement of current paddling suitability.

  • Campingnearby_basecamp

    The official paddle trail maps include amenities and camping references, but these day reaches do not assume informal riverbank camping. Book a named campground or private lodging separately.

  • Published travel-time estimateAbout 2 hr 45 min

    TECHE Project's planner lists times for the component sections; together they total about 2 hr 45 min of paddling for these endpoints. Add time for the vehicle shuttle, stops, wind and changing current.

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  • Gauge limitationPort Barre discharge ended October 26, 2024

    USGS currently publishes gage height at station 07385450, but no verified stage-based scoring range is available for this route chain.

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  • Official dock chainLeonville to Arnaudville; 7.7 miles

    TECHE Project lists both named docks and river-mile positions on the completed National Paddle Trail.

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What water level is best for the Leonville official dock (129 Mistric St) to Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St) route on the Bayou Teche?

This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.

Where does the Leonville official dock (129 Mistric St) to Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St) route on the Bayou Teche start and end?

This route starts at Leonville official dock (129 Mistric St) and ends at Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St), about 7.7 river miles on the water.

Is the Leonville official dock (129 Mistric St) to Arnaudville full-service trailhead (1023 Neblet St) route on the Bayou Teche suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a easy route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.

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