The Chandeleur Islands (French: Îles Chandeleur) are a chain of uninhabited barrier islands approximately 50 miles (80 km) long, located in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the outer boundary of the Chandeleur Sound.

The Chandeleur Islands are a chain of uninhabited barrier islands located 50 miles east of New Orleans and 35 miles south of Gulfport, Mississippi in the Gulf of Mexico. The Islands were formed over 4,000 years ago and are the remnants of …

Jun 10, 2022 · The Chandeleur Islands are borderline mythical, and every speckled trout lover should fish them. But don’t pass up a stay at the Islander, if you can afford it. You can thank me later.

Nov 6, 2024 · For a fully immersive angling experience, it’s hard to top a Chandeleur Islands fishing trip. This chain of uninhabited barrier islands forms the border between the Gulf of Mexico and the Chandeleur Sound, and has been held in near-mythical status by visitors for over 2,000 years. Everyone can agree there’s something special about coming here.

In the Gulf of Mexico at the easternmost tip of Louisiana, sits the historic Chandeleur Islands, a thin chain of barrier islands formed over 2,000 years ago. The Islands were given their name by…

This site gives information to the public who are interested in chartering to the Chandeleur Islands. Chandeleur Charters is a business that offers services for just that.

Oct 1, 2024 · President Theodore Roosevelt designated the Chandeleur Islands, which provide key habitat for waterfowl, sportfish, and sea turtles, as the second-ever National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S. Now construction could begin as soon as 2026 to restore more than 13 miles of the barrier island chain.

Jun 6, 2024 · Formed more than two millennia ago when the Mississippi River was dumping sediment into its St. Bernard lobe, the Chandeleur chain is a 60-mile stretch of sand, shell, mangrove and dune grasses. It more resembles an unexplored moonscape than a …

The Chandeleur Islands, a narrow chain of unpopulated barrier islands east of New Orleans in the Gulf of Mexico, have lost nearly 90% of their landmass due to intense weather events, most notably Hurricane Georges in 1998 and Hurricane Katrina in …

Oct 13, 2024 · The Chandeleur Islands are home to the northern Gulf of Mexico’s largest seagrass bed, and provide food and shelter for fish and birds.