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Drift Fishing Charters In Louisiana

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Fishing in Boothville-Venice

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Boothville-Venice

Full Day Inshore - 26' Blackjack

100% (1)
26 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Boothville-Venice

Inshore Fishing Charter in Boothville-Venice

Full Day Inshore - 24' Blue Wave

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in New Orleans

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in New Orleans

Exploring The Louisiana Marsh

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 5 People $$
Fishing in Boothville-Venice

Inshore Fishing Charter in Boothville-Venice

Venice Inshore Hook-Up

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Fishing in New Orleans

Inshore, Lake Fishing Charter in New Orleans

Louisiana Redfish, Speckled Trout, And Sheepshead Trip

100% (1)
22 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in Lafitte

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Lafitte

Morning Big Group Excursions

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32 ft 1 - 10 People $$$

Most Popular Types of Drift Fishing Trips in Louisiana

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More Drift Fishing Charters In Louisiana

Fishing in Saint Bernard
Fishing in Saint Bernard
Fishing in Saint Bernard
trip description for Exploring the Bayou in Saint Bernard

Captain Jacob is the perfect captain for your next Delacroix fishing adventure. He's super experienced in New Orleans-based fishing and knows how to find the best spots for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Drum, and Sheepshead. You'll go after these fish using a few different techniques, including sightcasting, jigging, and drifting. Captain Jacob is happy to help you refine your technique and make sure that you're using the best tackle for the job. You'll be fishing from his 24' Ranger bay boat, perfect for exploring the bayou. She's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha, and has all the standard gear and electronics, including GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait well, and more. There's also an icebox on board to keep your catch fresh! Captain Jacob will provide all the fishing gear you need, including rods, reels, bait, lures, and tackle. You should bring your own sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, snacks, and drinks to make the most of your day! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Saint Bernard

Exploring The Bayou

NEW
24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Buras
Fishing in Buras
Fishing in Buras
trip description for Full Day Delta Special in Buras

Get ready to experience the fishing adventure of a lifetime with Captain Creighton in one of America's richest inshore fishing havens! Buras, Louisiana, boasts some of the most abundant grassy flats, marshes, rivers, and inshore areas, making it the perfect destination to reel in record-breaking Redfish and an array of other exciting species. Your journey begins with an overnight stay at our cozy lodge, ensuring you wake up refreshed and ready to conquer the waters the next morning. Captain Creighton's expertise will be your guiding light as you embark on this fishing extravaganza. Armed with various techniques such as sightcasting, jigging, and drifting, you'll have the best chance of success on your quest for these incredible fish. Whether you're using popping corks with live shrimp, artificial lures, or other tackle, Captain Creighton's keen eye and knowledge will ensure you're using the perfect approach for the job. The waters of Buras are teeming with a diverse range of species, from the elusive Speckled Trout and powerful Redfish to the crafty Sheepshead, hard-fighting Largemouth Bass, Catfish, and even the formidable Gar! Don't worry about gear; Captain Creighton has you covered. He'll provide all the fishing equipment you need, from top-notch rods and reels to an array of bait, lures, and tackle. All you need to bring are your sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, snacks, and drinks to maximize your adventure. Join us for a fishing trip like no other, where Captain Creighton's unparalleled knowledge and passion for fishing will guarantee an unforgettable experience. Book now and get ready to make cherished memories and reel in the catch of a lifetime in the vibrant waters of Buras, Louisiana! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Buras

Full Day Delta Special

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1 - 4 People $$
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Fishing in Slidell
Fishing in Slidell
Fishing in Slidell
trip description for Lake Ponchartrain Lunkers in Slidell

Just 20min from the French Quarter, you can be boarding the boat, heading out with Captain James to fish Lake Pontchartrain and the surrounding backwater marshes for Redfish, Trout, and Drum with Captain James. These full day trips leave from "The Dock" in Slidell around 6-6:30am and run until around 1pm sometime alittle longer. Captain James is not one to watch his watch, he likes to watch the fish drop into the boat! The Dock in Slidell puts you a very short boat ride from premier fishing spots that Captain James knows like the back of his hand. On your trip you will do a lot of sight casting with artificials, live bait, and popping corks. Out on lake Pontchartrain, you can drift the bay and hit Captain James' honeyholes as well. Don't forget your Louisiana fishing license, but Captain James will provide all the fishing equipment (Rods, Reels, Bait, etc), water, sports drinks, and light snacks. He will even clean your fish for you at the end of the day! All he recommends you bring is you sun protection (Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hats), Bug spray, and your rain gear just in case. Read More

Inshore, Lake Fishing Charter in Slidell

Lake Ponchartrain Lunkers

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Lafitte
Fishing in Lafitte
Fishing in Lafitte
trip description for Afternoon Big Group Excursion in Lafitte

Climb aboard with Captain Gavin for a half day adventure on the inshore flats of Lafitte, LA. Captain Gavin’s 32’ Aluma Marine can fit up to 10 guests, giving you the opportunity for a fishing frenzy! The Barataria-Terrebonne estuarine complex is the largest and most dynamic fishing grounds in the world. Among the maze of marshes, you will be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout, which all make for a delicious dinner! Captain Gavin will clean any fish you catch, so you can take home an incredible meal. If you choose, Captain Gavin is happy to clean and cook your catch for you, at an additional fee per person. He also provides rods, reels, bait, and tackle for you and all your guests, so you only need to bring sun protection, food, and drinks. The vessel is a 36’ Aluma Marine equipped with twin 600hp Yamaha engines, which power the huge boat through the flats. The cabin has air conditioning to give you a break from the Louisiana heat, and the spacious deck accommodates up to 10 people. Captain Gavin is an experienced guide who can take you to the best fishing holes in grassy flats. Once there, you will cast using light tackle and hopefully reel in a monster! Read More

Flats, Inshore, River Fishing Charter in Lafitte

Afternoon Big Group Excursion

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32 ft 1 - 10 People $$$
Fishing in Golden Meadow
Fishing in Golden Meadow
Fishing in Golden Meadow
trip description for Following the Trout and Reds in Golden Meadow

Head out with Captain Lance to explore the Sportsman's Paradise down in South Louisiana. On this trip you'll be using light tackle rigs, artificial bait, or live bait if you'd like to purchase some to chase speckled trout and redfish. The ecosystem down on Louisiana's gulf coast make it a very interesting fishery. It is absolutely beautiful with mazes of marshland, flooded backcountry waters, and wildlife abounding, but there is so much good habitat that the fish can move just about anywhere. And they do move around a lot. That's where a great Captain like Lance is extremely helpful. With an in-depth knowledge of the surrounding water and fish habits, he keeps close tabs on where those fish are moving and where the most successful locations will be for each trip. As a result, Captain Lance is very flexible on where you will be launching from, since he is always moving around as well to follow the fish. In the days leading up to your trip, he will reach out to you to discuss where your group will be coming from and where the best launch location will be based on your position and where the fish are most localized! Once you've agreed upon a meet-up location and the day of your trip arrives, you will find Captain Lance at the boat ramp to load up aboard his 24' Pathfinder bay boat and head out into the marsh! Captain Lance provides fuel, fishing tackle, ice, live bait, and will even clean and bag all the fish you catch for your travel home. Water, cold drinks, and food are not automatically provided but Captain Lance can bring them along at your request for a small additional fee. He does ask that you leave your crocs, flip-flops, and sandals at home. Please where nonscuffing sneakers. Things to bring on your trip: Mosquito spray, Gnat Spray, Sun Screen, a hat, sun glasses, long sleeve fishing shirt and pants is recommended to protect from the sun. Snacks: bring a sandwiches and chips along with water and Gatorade’s. We will transfer everything from your ice chest to ours while on the water as to not have additional space taken by extra ice chest on board. Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Golden Meadow

Following The Trout And Reds

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Saint Bernard
Fishing in Saint Bernard
Fishing in Saint Bernard
trip description for Hopedale Hookfest in Saint Bernard

We will be targeting, Speckled Trout, Red and Black Drum, Sheepshead, and occasionally Flounders. We supply everything you need except for a valid Louisiana fishing license, sunscreen, bug spray, drinks, and snacks. Captain does supply bottled water and ice! Capt. Chad supplies everything you need except for a valid fishing license, sunblock/bug spray, drinks, and snacks. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Saint Bernard

Hopedale Hookfest

NEW
23 ft 1 - 5 People $$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Louisiana drift fishing charter

What are the best drift fishing charters in Louisiana?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 drift fishing trips in Louisiana, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Inshore - 26' Blackjack guided by Rich, Venice Inshore Hook-Up guided by Jacob, and Louisiana redfish, speckled trout, and sheepshead trip guided by Mackie.

Our guides in Louisiana are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2545 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a Drift Fishing charter in Louisiana are Saint Bernard, Boothville-Venice and Golden Meadow.

Looking for kid friendly drift fishing guides / fishing lessons in Louisiana? Check out our beginner and family friendly drift fishing guides in Louisiana.

What types of drift fishing charters are common in Louisiana?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for drift fishing in Louisiana as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for drift fishing in Louisiana are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, and 4. flounder.

How much do Louisiana drift fishing charters cost?

for drift fishing in Louisiana prices can range anywhere from about $625 to $7,980, but the average price for a half day trip for drift fishing in Louisiana is $1,308. The average price for a full day trip for drift fishing in Louisiana is $2,872.

What month is best for on a drift fishing charter in Louisiana?

The most popular season to go on a drift fishing charter in Louisiana is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

Do I need a Louisiana fishing license and what are the bag limits in Louisiana?

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.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    5 star Captain!! James is one of the best guides we have ever been out with. He put us on fish all day and worked hard to make sure we always had what we needed- he even shared his ball cap with me when he realized I had forgotten mine. I can not say enough good things about him, great fisherman and a great guy!!!

    Charlie B. with James K. of Slidell, Louisiana

  • ★★★★★
    Top notch captain. We caught trout, flounder, and a ton of catfish. Mackie is a great guy and a great pre trip communicator. Would book again!

    Joseph L. with Mackie B. of New Orleans, Louisiana

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip,couldn't ask for any better guide 👍

    Robert J. with Rich M. of Boothville-Venice, Louisiana

  • ★★★★★
    Brad was great! The fishing was amazing. It was easy and convenient to set up the trip. My husband and son had a fantastic time. It was definitely the highlight of our trip!

    Sarah E. with Brad D. of New Orleans, Louisiana

  • ★★★★★
    Went out with Captain Davide on June 5,2023. His in depth knowledge of the waters ( fishing he area since he was 9y.o.) really made the difference. We were on fish almost all day. He knew how to target each species and the best place to get them. He organized the day to target species that would keep us reeling fish in. Combination of American reds (15), Tuna(6), and variety of other species . Not to mention the wahoo that broke me off ( Damn near the biggest I ever saw). Ended with a day of heat exhaustion for me, 2 hours of fish cleaning for David, and buying 3 extra coolers for the haul home. Be careful...... There is alot of mean mugging at the cleaning station. Most everyone else got skunked that day. Thanks Capt. David Dr, James Hill Ft. Lauderdale Fl.

    James H. with Jacob M. of Boothville-Venice, Louisiana

  • ★★★★★
    Best day ever with this guide. It’s was cold out and we were able to find the fish we were looking for thank to him. Can’t wait to go back!! I’ll definitely use this guide again.

    John S. with Jay W. of Boothville-Venice, Louisiana

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