Named for the legendary army officer, Colonel Joseph D. Bellechasse, Belle Chasse is a flourishing little community that is part of Louisiana’s southernmost parish – Plaquemines Parish. Belle Chase is home to the Belle Chase Naval Station.

Set in a an amazing natural environment, Belle Chase is situated on the west bank of the mighty Mississippi River in northern Plaquemines Parish. At the southern end of the Parish, the Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico at a series of magnificent bays. Here the nutrient-rich river water produces a fertile estuary that is a prime spot for some of the best fishing found in the world.

Containing the best of both worlds, Belle Chase maintains a comfortable “hometown” feel but has all the big city amenities provided by nearby New Orleans. An outlying residential suburb of the “Big Easy”, Belle Chase is about 10 miles from the heart of New Orleans. The estimated population of Belle Chase is 10,000 people.

The surrounding area around Belle Chase is truly an outdoor sportsman’s paradise. Besides some of the best freshwater and seawater fishing found in the nation, the area is home to a rich assortments of bayous, woodlands, and marshes that provides excellent camping, hiking, and hunting opportunities. Plaquemines Parish also maintains about 572 acres dedicated to outdoor recreational facilities, so there is no excuse not to be active!