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Fishing village south of Houma
Dulac derives from the French “du lac,” meaning “of the lake,.” and It’s hard to imagine a more appropriate name for this South Louisiana fishing village speckled with ponds and small lakes. Bayous and streams crisscross the marshland 15 miles south of Houma. making it a prime fishing spot. Dulac shares a vibe with Cocodrie, another coastal village even farther south and closer to the Gulf, but while Cocodrie is primarily a vacation destination, Dulac is anchored more firmly to year-round living. “Cocodrie has evolved over the years to have a lot of second homes and fishing camps,” says Christopher Pulaski, director of planning and zoning for Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government. “Dulac certainly has some of that, but also a lot of permanent residents. There are a lot of close family ties in the bayou communities.” The Dulac Community Center is a hub of activity, hosting women’s and children’s book clubs, back-to-school supply drives and summer block parties.
Dulac is quite rural even by coastal Louisiana standards.
Fishing is a popular pastime in this water bound community.
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Stilt houses with water frontage
Stilt houses rise alongside the bayou, many offering water views and frontage. Most inventory dates to the early 2000s, with a few older builds mixed in. Fixer-uppers and small vacant lots might cost $25,000 to $125,000, while modest-sized homes might sell for $150,000 to $400,000. The private gated Southern Comfort Waterfront Community features larger stilt houses with decks and boathouses, typically in the $400,000 to $600,000 range. Homes in this area tend to stay on the market for over 100 days, well above the national average of 44. The CAP Index score for Dulac is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average one of 4.
The Southern Comfort Waterfront Community is made up entirely of stilt homes.
Stilt Homes are the most common house style in Dulac, like this brick home on Onezia St.
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Gumbo at Ceana’s Cajun Cookin’
Many local restaurants operate out of rustic roadside shacks wedged between Grand Caillou Road and the bayou. At Ceana’s Cajun Cookin’, a 15-foot alligator sculpture named Gumbo winks at diners as they chow down on po’boys, fried chicken and crawfish boudin at waterside tables. Local favorite Schmoopys dishes up gumbo, shrimp and grits and platters of fried oysters from a stilt house with a wide wooden deck. Also on Grand Caillou Road, markets like Hi Seas of Dulac and David Chauvin’s Seafood Company stock local products for home chefs, and Bayou Hardware sells coolers and lawn-care equipment. The nearest grocery store is Ashland Mini Mart, about 9 miles north.
Schmoopys has seafood served Cajun style, and some of the best fried shrimp in town.
Check out the fried shrimp po'boy at Ceanna's Cajun Cookin' in Dulac.
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Casting off with Salty South Fishing Charters
Anglers cast for redfish, black drum, flounder and trout with Salty South Fishing Charters, one of several charter services in the area. Boat owners can also set sail from T-Irv’s Marina or Channel Side Marina and Campground, which offers waterside fueling and boat storage. Picnic tables and benches surround the playground at Boudreaux-Bourg Memorial Park, home of the Terrebonne Parish Recreation community pool. Right around the corner, Grand Caillou Recreation Center features a gymnasium that doubles as an auditorium and event space.
A couple fishing in the bayou on their motorboat in Dulac.
Brown Pelicans, the state bird of Louisiana, are a common sight in Dulac.
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Grand Caillou Road to Houma
Grand Caillou Road leads 15 miles north to Houma, the closest major city, where residents find more retail and restaurant options as well as Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center. Once in Houma, travelers connect to New Orleans Boulevard and Interstate 90 to complete the 60-mile drive to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Engagement and education at Ellender Memorial High
Dulac students attend schools in the Terrebonne Parish School District, all in Houma. The first stop is Grand Caillou Elementary, followed by Grand Caillou Middle School and Ellender Memorial High School. Each school receives a Niche grade of B.
Dulac Boat Blessing
Every April, the Holy Family Catholic Church administers the Dulac Boat Blessing, a yearly tradition, as in many coastal communities, to the grace the fishing season with good luck and holy nets. During the ceremony, a parade of boats follows the church’s vessel down the bayou.
Things to consider
Coastal erosion is steadily chipping away at communities like Dulac. Since 1932, over 1,900 square miles of Louisiana’s coastline have slipped beneath the sea. Climate change is also heating the Gulf Coast waters, leading to more frequent and powerful hurricanes. The risk of flooding and wind damage is exceptionally high, as when Hurricane Ida thrashed Dulac in 2021.
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On average, homes in Dulac, LA sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Dulac, LA over the last 12 months is $296,000, up 48% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Large lot toward the end of Four Point Road in Dulac. Road on side of lot has a boat launch. this piece of land is divided in 7 lots but owner wants to sell all together. Buyer can sell off lots after purchase if desired. Great fishing community. (all info. contained within to be verified by buyer.
Welcome to your dream getaway in the exclusive Southern Comfort Waterfront Community-a luxury enclave tucked along the navigational canal, just moments from Cocodrie and some of the best fishing in the region. Here, life slows down and sunsets stretch endlessly across the water, painting the sky in brilliant hues that are truly unforgettable. This beautiful camp is safely located inside the
Fully furnished 4 bedroom, 3 bath camp in the gated community of Southern Comfort in Dulac, LA. Located within the flood control levee system and 3 lots off the Houma Nav, you are minutes from the best fishing in South Louisiana. This camp is meticulously clean and has been well maintained by its owners since 2005. It comes complete with furniture, linens, cooking and fishing equipment, and it
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