Damn Good Alligator Gar Fishing Charters In Louisiana

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 alligator gar trips in Louisiana, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Bay Boat guided by Miles, Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip guided by Mackie, and New Orleans Nighttime Bowfishing guided by Mike.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for alligator gar in Louisiana as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Louisiana are artificial lure fishing, fly fishing, and light tackle fishing but sight casting and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for alligator gar in Louisiana can range anywhere from about $734 to $4,500, but the average price for a half day trip for alligator gar in Louisiana is $1,548. The average price for a full day trip for alligator gar in Louisiana is $2,935.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for alligator gar fishing in Louisiana is summer, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Louisiana, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Louisiana. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Louisiana.