Please Help!!

[Sassafras83]

Does anyone know of any good places to go inshore saltwater fishing off of a bank or pier in south Louisiana? I'd prefer something relatively close to Lafayette, but I'll go anywhere if I'm likely to catch something good. We've tried Cypremort Point and Rockefeller with no success. We don't have a boat yet, nor do we know anyone that has a boat. I'm new to fishing, so I don't know where to go.
Also, we're having trouble finding live shrimp for bait. Are they not sold in bait shops? Or do we just need to catch them ourselves?

Thanks and have a great day!