New Orleans, LA
Offshore & Big Game fishing charters in New Orleans, LA
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Compare 9 fishing charters in New Orleans, Louisiana — inshore & flats, fly fishing and offshore & big game trips, targeting redfish, speckled trout and black drum & sheepshead. See prices, trip lengths and reviews, then book with the captain or a trusted platform.
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New Orleans, LA
Speck Dat Charters, LLC
Fishing in New Orleans
New Orleans is the gateway to some of the richest inshore fishing in the country. Within an hour of the city, the marshes of Lake Borgne, the Biloxi Marsh and the fishing communities of Hopedale and Delacroix hold huge numbers of redfish and speckled trout.
Marsh fishing
Guides run shallow bay boats through the marsh for redfish — including giant “bull reds” — and speckled trout, with black drum, sheepshead and flounder also common. Many trips pick you up at your hotel or meet at a launch on the edge of the city.
Lake Pontchartrain
The big lake north of the city holds speckled trout, redfish and drum around its bridges and shorelines, especially in the cooler months.
Offshore
For deep-sea fishing, many anglers drive about two hours south to Venice, where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf and tuna, mahi-mahi and red snapper are close to shore.
Good to know
Louisiana requires a fishing license for every angler — check with your guide whether it’s included. Limits for redfish and trout have changed recently; check current Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules.
Best time to go
Fall and spring are the best seasons in the marsh, with active redfish and trout; winter brings big trout to the lakes and deep bayous; summer means early starts to beat the heat, with redfish feeding in the shallows.
What you can catch
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Questions about fishing in New Orleans, LA
What fish can you catch in New Orleans, LA?
Local captains most often target redfish, speckled trout, black drum & sheepshead, flounder & fluke, tarpon and bonefish & permit. What’s biting depends on the season — ask your captain when you book.
What kinds of fishing trips are available?
In New Orleans, LA you can book inshore & flats (4), fly fishing (2), offshore & big game (2) and lake & freshwater (1) charters.
When is the best time to go fishing in New Orleans, LA?
Fall and spring are the best seasons in the marsh, with active redfish and trout; winter brings big trout to the lakes and deep bayous; summer means early starts to beat the heat, with redfish feeding in the shallows.
Do I need a fishing license?
Licensed charter boats usually cover their guests’ fishing licenses — check the listing or ask the captain before your trip.
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