Broussard, Louisiana, is geographically situated within the parishes of Lafayette and St. Martin. Acadians called the Broussard area in the early days 'Cote Gelee' or frozen hills. Broussard was founded in 1884. The location was named after Valsin Broussard, a well-known local trader and a direct descendant of one of the first groups of Acadians to arrive in Louisiana in 1765.
In its early history, Broussard served as an agricultural center. The construction of a railroad line through the Broussard farming community helped to stimulate the expansion of the location to become a trading and retail center. Aside from being a commercial trade center, Broussard is home to various recreational parks.
Known for its fantastic bird-watching opportunities, Lake Martin is also the best place for fishing. The lake is an excellent spot to go kayak fishing and bank fishing. Some fish species that anglers can hook in the lake are crappie, largemouth bass, bluegill, blue catfish, freshwater drum, common carp, and common bream. Lake Martin observes put-and-take fishing and allows anglers only to catch stocked fish. Aside from Lake Martin, anglers can also cast their line at Spreafico Lake. The lake is a reservoir located 1.4 miles from Broussard and Lafayette. Spreafico Lake is an excellent location to fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, channel catfish, black crappie, blue catfish, alligator gar, and rock bass.
Anglers are also urged to visit other fishing locations near Broussard, such as Charlo Lake, for drift fishing for species like largemouth bass, black crappie, blue catfish, bowfin, channel catfish, and pumpkinseed. Bayou Tortue, known originally as Bayou Queue de Tortue or turtle-tail bayou, is another incredible spot to visit while in Broussard. The fish anglers can capture in the bayou are black crappie, white crappie, largemouth bass, spotted bass, bowfin, bluegill, black drum, and blue catfish. Meanwhile, anglers aiming to hook largemouth bass, bluegill, red drum, yellow bullhead, freshwater drum, white crappie, and blue catfish are advised to visit LaSalle Coulee.
Anglers can also hire a fishing charter for a chance to experience fishing at Broussard's best fishing locations. A guided fishing trip will help anglers make the most of their fishing experience. They provide fishing gear and equipment for professionals and beginners. Anglers can also request a customized fishing trip. They also offer boat trips for anglers.
All The Rage is a fun facility in Broussard where tourists can break stuff, paint, and even throw axes. It is a place for people to have fun and be happy while letting go of all their rages. With All The Rage, visitors can select the activity they want to do for an affordable price. All The Rage has three activities available for their clients: the Rage Room, Axe Throwing, and Splatter Room. The Rage Room is a safe and exciting stress reliever that allows clients to demolish inanimate objects, while the Splatter Room is for sling paint. All The Rage's Axe Throwing activity is an excellent introduction to the sport of Indoor Axe Throwing.
Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours offers clients a boat tour around Lake Martin. The tour also provides bird watching at the lake and observing the wildlife in the area. Champagne also offers kayak and canoe rentals at Lake Martin for fishing.