Damn Good Gigging Charters In Louisiana

The best gigging charters in Louisiana are:

• Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 gigging trips in Louisiana, and the most popular trips in the area are Overnight Bayou Adventure guided by Gavin and Afternoon Big Group Excursion guided by Gavin.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

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

Flats fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gigging in Louisiana as well as inshore fishing and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for gigging in Louisiana are: 1. speckled trout, 2. redfish, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. garfish.

Prices for gigging in Louisiana can range anywhere from about $2,450 to $7,000, but the average price for a half day trip for gigging in Louisiana is $4,805. The average price for a full day trip for gigging in Louisiana is $4,667.

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 to go on a gigging charter in Louisiana is fall, and most anglers book their trips 78 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.