Atchafalaya Catfish

Take a boat ride in the Atchafalaya Swamp to check Frank's trot line for catfish. Watch out for the cypress stumps and alligators! Keep your fish hooks baited and your appetite ready for some of Loretta's delicious fried catfish. Enjoy the beautiful photographs of one of Louisiana's pristine wilderness areas. Learn how a Cajun father from Henderson, Louisiana worked in the Atchafalaya Basin to raise enough money to take care of his family.