Dufrene Ponds

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Dufrene Ponds is a small branch off of the Bayou des Allemands in Des Allemands, Louisiana. New Orleans is a little over an hour away, and Baton Rouge is around an hour and a half away.

Dufrene Ponds was formed in the early 1900s when an agricultural field was converted to open water during a hurricane. Due to this, not much land is available, but there is plenty of water access.

Fun on the Water

All manner of activities is available on Dufrene Ponds. Since there is a boat launch, you can go out on the boat, go swimming, or you can go fishing. Some of the most popular species of fish to be caught are largemouth bass, blue catfish, and channel catfish.

Des Allemands

Just a five-minute drive from Dufrene Ponds is Des Allemands. One of the main attractions of the area is 2 Da Swamp, a swamp tour service. Many of their customers have claimed that it was a wonderful and exciting experience.

Nearby, there are also many places to dine and drink at. There are many local bars, but the closest one to Dufrene Ponds is Frank’s Lounge. The closest place to dine at is Spahr’s Seafood Restaurant.

The closest airport to Dufrene Ponds is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, which is 30 minutes away. In comparison, the closest hospital is St. Charles Parish Hospital, which is 17 minutes away.

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or waterfront property, Dufrene Ponds is an excellent choice.