Where your group's best story begins

Deep in the Louisiana marsh, Paloma Lake's 1,500 acres deliver fully guided hunts, fishing, fresh-cooked meals, and overnight stays — custom-built for your crew, your family, and your dates.

BUILT FOR GROUPS

Friend groups

The trip everyone actually talks about. Guided hunts, cold drinks, tall tales around the fire, and bragging rights for years.

Families with kids

Youth Hunting Experiences, crawfish boils, kayaking, archery, UTV tours — something for every age from first-timers to seasoned hunters.

The Perfect Trip for Every Kind of Crew

Whether it's a father-son first hunt, a group of lifelong friends finally doing something unforgettable, or a multi-generational family trip where grandad shows the grandkids what the bayou is all about — Paloma Lake was designed for groups of all shapes, sizes, and experience levels.
No two stays are the same. Split the group up, mix and match activities, or all go together. Your guided experience is built around your people.

First-time hunters

Our expert guides handle everything. No experience needed — just bring your group and your sense of adventure.

Seasoned hunters

Diverse terrain, multiple species, and expert guides who know these 1,500 acres inside and out. Come chase something worthy.

BUILT FOR GROUPS

SIMPLE PROCESS

How Your Hunt Comes Together

Every Paloma Lake experience is custom — built around your group size, your preferred dates, your hunts, and what's in season. Here's how it works, start to finish.

1

Submit your interest form

Fill out the short form below with your group size, ideal dates, and the hunts or activities you're interested in. No commitment required. 

Takes 2 minutes

2

We build your proposal

 Our team checks availability, confirms what's in season, and crafts a custom itinerary and pricing package tailored to your group.

Season and staffing verification

3

Sign, pay, & pack your bags 

Review your custom proposal, sign the agreement, and secure your stay with payment. Then all that's left is counting down the days.

Your dates are locked in

AVAILABLE HUNTS & FISHING

Choose Your Adventure

All hunts require overnight accommodations. Season availability confirmed at time of proposal. Pricing based on single-person occupancy + accommodations.

YEAR-ROUND

Thermal Hog Hunt

$325 / shooter + accommodations

Night hunt using thermal optics — one of the most thrilling experiences on the property. Perfect for groups who want something unlike anything they've done before.

YEAR-ROUND

Day Hog Hunt

$500 / blind + accommodations

A classic daytime hog hunt from a blind. Great for all skill levels, including kids. One of the most popular options for family groups and first-time hunters.

SEASONAL

Alligator Hunt

$800 / shooter + accommodations

A truly Louisiana experience. Guided alligator hunts on private waters — a bucket-list adventure for the group that wants to go all in on bayou culture.

SEASONAL

Whitetail Hunt

$750 / hunter + accommodations

Guided whitetail deer hunting on Paloma Lake's private 1,500-acre property. Expert guides know the terrain and the patterns — your group is in good hands.

SEASONAL

Duck Hunt

$250 / shooter + accommodations

Louisiana is duck hunting country, and Paloma Lake sits right in the middle of it. Early mornings, great birds, and unforgettable marsh scenery.

YEAR-ROUND

Varmint Hunt

$150 / shooter + accommodations

Great entry point for new hunters or a fun add-on for the group. Fast-paced and exciting — an accessible way to spend a morning on the property.

YEAR-ROUND · MIN 10 SHOOTERS

European Pheasant Shoot

Price on Request

A high-end driven pheasant shoot for larger groups — 10 to 30 shooters. 10 birds per person recommended, includes lunch. The ultimate group hunt experience.

YEAR-ROUND

Redfish Fishing

$750–$900 / trip + accommodations

Guided redfish trips on Louisiana's legendary coastal waters. Pricing by group size: 2 people $750 · 3 people $850 · 4 people $900. Live bait billed after trip.

YEAR-ROUND

Speckled Trout Fishing

$800–$1,050 / trip + accommodations

Guided speckled trout on Louisiana's Gulf Coast waters. 2 people $800 · 3 people $900 · 4 people $1,050. Live bait billed after trip.

All hunt pricing is per person and does not include overnight accommodations, animal processing, cleaning fees, or applicable taxes (9.75% service tax on hunts; 11.75% hotel tax on accommodations). Some hunts have a 2-person minimum. Season availability is confirmed at time of proposal. Download our full pricing brochure below for complete details.

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Sleep Under the Louisiana Sky

Choose from rustic glamping cabins, private lodge suites, or book the full lodge for your whole group.

FOR SMALL GROUPS & COUPLES

Glamping Cabins

Rustic A-frame cabins nestled in the property. The most immersive way to experience Paloma Lake.

Nightly Rate

FOR GROUPS & FAMILIES

Lodge Suites

Private suites in the lakeside lodge with modern amenities and scenic marsh views.

Weekday Rate

Weekend Rate

FOR LARGE GROUPS · FULL BUYOUT

Full Lodge

The whole lodge is yours. Ideal for larger friend groups and family reunions who want the full Paloma Lake experience to themselves.

Weekday Rate

Weekend Rate

BEYOND THE HUNT

Something for Everyone in the Group

Not everyone in your crew hunts — and that's perfectly fine. Paloma Lake is packed with activities for every age and interest. Mix and match throughout your stay.
Split your group up and send half on a guided UTV tour while the other half tries archery. Reunite for a crawfish boil at sunset. Or spend a whole afternoon doing absolutely nothing but watching herons from a kayak.
That's the Paloma Lake experience — entirely yours to design.

Included in your stay

INCLUDED

Bass & Bream Fishing + Kayaking

Fish from the bank or kayak across the 53-acre private lake. Fishing poles and tackle available for a fee. Small electric motor boats permitted with advance approval.

INCLUDED

Bird Watching

1,500 acres hosting waterfowl, warblers, orioles, blue herons, bald eagles, and more. Bring binoculars — this property is a birder's paradise.

INCLUDED

Lawn Games

Horseshoes, Ladder Golf, Cornhole, Lawn Jenga, and Connect 4 under 250-year-old oak trees. Perfect for kids and adults alike.

INCLUDED

Hiking and Biking Trails

Fish from the bank or kayak across the 53-acre private lake. Fishing poles and tackle available for a fee. Small electric motor boats permitted with advance approval.

Add on activities

5-Stand Skeet Shooting

Rotating stations, clay targets, trained staff for lessons and scoring. $175/hr with Paloma Lake's guns & ammo. $75/hr if you bring your own. Pre-book required.

Archery & Target Shooting

Rotating stations, clay targets, trained staff for lessons and scoring. $175/hr with Paloma Lake's guns & ammo. $75/hr if you bring your own. Pre-book required.

Guided UTV Landscape Tour

Deep into the marsh and habitat on a guided UTV tour. 4-person capacity per tour. Perfect for photographers and anyone who wants to see the whole property.

Catch & Boil Crawfish Experience

A wagon ride to the crawfish ponds, hands-on trapping, then a full crawfish boil with corn, potatoes, sausage, garlic, and onions. Non-alcoholic drinks included. The ultimate Louisiana group experience. 

Download the Full Pricing Brochure

Tell Us AboutYour Group

No two trips are alike. Fill out this short form and our team will get back to you with a custom proposal — including availability, what's in season, and a full itinerary built around your group.

You submit this form

Tells us your group, dates, and interests. Takes about 2 minutes.

1

We build your proposal

Tells us your group, dates, and interests. Takes about 2 minutes.

2

You sign & secure your dates

Review the proposal, sign the agreement, and pay to lock in your stay.

3

Request Your Custom Hunt

No payment required to submit. Our team will follow up within 1–2 business days with your custom proposal. Season availability and staff capacity are confirmed before any pricing is sent.

Contact

Paloma Lake

4300 Highway 39Braithwaite, LA 70040(504) 919-7474shelby@palomalakela.com

A 53-acre private lake and 1,500-acre sporting property in the heart of the Louisiana marsh. Guided hunts, fishing, custom stays, and unforgettable group experiences — just 30 minutes from New Orleans.

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