Damn Good Hopedale Fishing Charters

When it comes to fishing the waters in and around New Orleans, Captain Larry has generations of experience that he brings to your fishing excursion. Whether going out with the family, retired, or getting the college gang back together, charter fishing in Louisiana is the place to be if you are angling for Speckled Trout, Flounder, or the many Redfish that call Lake Ponchatrain, Biloxi Marsh & all surrounding areas (waterways) areas home, in pursuit of catching a great box of fish. Captain Larry Specializes in coastal fishing with light tackle for Speckle Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheephead (Bay Snapper) and a variety of other gulf coast fish as well. Captain Larry is always willing to cater to your species of choice, but will provide the best advice for which bite is hottest that day! Make sure you bring a valid Louisiana saltwater fishing license, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, sunscreen, and an ice chest to take home your day’s catch. Captain Larry provide all of the rods, reels, lures, and fish cleaning so all you have to do is focus on having a great time! Read More

Discover Louisiana's Inshore Fishing Embark on an unforgettable fishing adventure along the Louisiana coast. Explore the rich waters where redfish, speckled trout, and sheephead abound, guided by our experienced captains who know these deltaic waters like the back of their hand. What to Expect: Customized Trips: We cater to anglers of all skill levels, customizing each 5-6 hour trip to suit your preferences and the best fishing conditions of the season. Bring Your Own: Please bring your own beverages, snacks, and ensure you have a valid fishing license before boarding. Group Friendly: Our boats accommodate up to 5 anglers per vessel, with multiple boats available to comfortably host large groups of any size. Scenic Beauty: Cruise through picturesque marshes and estuaries, surrounded by abundant wildlife and stunning coastal scenery that make Louisiana's delta a premier fishing destination. Why Choose us: We’re dedicated to providing exceptional fishing experiences. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day on the water or aiming to reel in the catch of a lifetime, our knowledgeable guides and well-equipped boats ensure a memorable outing for everyone. Join us and discover why Louisiana’s inshore fishing is celebrated worldwide. Book your adventure today and create lasting memories in the heart of this unique ecosystem. Read More

Get ready for an action-packed with Captain Clay and enjoy all that the bayous of Plaquemines Parish have to offer! With Captain Clay, you'll get to explore the inshore fishing grounds and hook up some record-setting Speckled Trout in one of America's most beautiful natural environments. Trout thrive in the flats, creeks, and shallow-water inshore areas here, and this charter captain is a true expert when it comes to getting on the fish. No matter your skill level, Captain Clay will give you plenty of expert tips to help you land a winner! Captain Clay uses a 24’ Stealth bay boat equipped with a 300-HP Yamaha engine, plus a trolling motor, which is perfect for sneaking up on fish! This vessel can accommodate 4 anglers, so make sure you bring some good company. You'll be throwing live shrimp and other live bait, as well as popping corks and a variety of artificial lures. Whatever you prefer to do, Captain Clay is happy to help you out. He'll provide everything you need for a perfect day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is proper clothing, sun protection, a hat, and a cooler for your catch! Read More

Why choose Will? Will is a Louisiana native and lifelong fisherman with intimate knowledge of his home estuary and the fish therein. Whether it be on fly or spin tackle, his focus is shallow water sight fishing for redfish throughout the inshore marshes of South Louisiana. Will runs a plush East Cape Evo 18’ poling skiff making the long runs here in comfort, stocked with top of the line fly and spin gear rigged with the local favorites redfish can’t get enough of. He is usually chasing bulls on the outer fringes, but on those blustery days slot fish on the inside provide endless entertainment. As a licensed and fully insured USCG Captain, Will safely navigates the ever changing labyrinth of bayous, bays, and ponds that make up the beautiful South Louisiana marsh making sure everyone gets back in one piece. What to expect on your trip? Depending on the time of year, expect to leave the dock between 6am and 8am. We will leave earlier during the summer months and later during the winter. From there, a 30 to 45 minute run out into the marsh will put us in prime redfish territory. Since my primary focus is sight fishing, that is seeing an individual fish and presenting a fly/lure to the fish, most fishing will take place in 3 feet of water or less. This style of fishing requires stealth, so I am often on the back of the boat atop the poling platform, quietly pushing us along as you stand on the bow at the ready. I am usually the first to spot a fish due to my high vantage point, so I will communicate with you to establish the location of the fish using a clock bearing and a distance. You will hear something like “3 o’clock, 30 feet from the boat, he’s heading away from us”. Once spotted, you will then present your fly/lure to the fish, hopefully resulting in an explosive eat! What is sight fishing? Traditionally, fishing involves a lot of casting and covering water. If you cover enough water, you will eventually put your fly/lure/bait in front of a hungry fish and he will bite. Sight fishing is a bit of a departure from that and is more akin to hunting than fishing. When sight fishing, one quietly moves through the water actively looking for and stalking fish. Once a fish is spotted, the fly/lure is presented to the fish with an accurate cast, hopefully resulting in an eat. Redfish make a great sight fishing quarry due to their preference for prowling shallow water environments and reveal themselves in a variety of exciting ways. They can “Tail”, which happens when they tip down to feed off the bottom and their caudal fin breaks the surface of the water - a clear sign of a happily feeding fish. They can “Crawl”, navigating water so shallow that their backs and dorsal fins can clearly be seen above the surface as they swim along. Some less obvious signs of the presence of redfish include “Pushes”, a bull nosed wake steadily proceeding down the shoreline, as well as “Busting Bait”, when the water erupts along a shoreline as some poor shrimp transitions to the spirit world. My personal favorite however occurs during the late summer and into the fall when massive Bull Reds school up. These schools can readily be identified as dozens of fish boil the water in a feeding frenzy, breaching the surface chasing shrimp and attracting a flock of diving birds overhead. What is included? All fishing gear and tackle is included. My skiff is stocked with multiple fly rod setups in various weights for the size of fish and wind we will be encountering as well as spinning gear for those that prefer not to fly fish. You are welcome to bring and use your own rods and gear though. I will have a cooler stocked with plenty of water and assorted beverages, but feel free to bring whatever you prefer. Lunch - I will be in contact with menu options Fuel and launch fees are included in the price of the trip. To book 2 days, please select the 16hr option. For 3 days, please select the 24hr option. Read More

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

Shallow South is a fly fishing and light tackle charter company operating in the marshes of Southeastern Louisiana in and around the New Orleans area. Louisiana, also known as Sportsman’s Paradise, is a year-round fishery with a wide variety of species to target, although we focus primarily on sight-fishing for redfish. Read More

This trip is an inshore fishing trip that Capt. Jason accommodates to his guest , you will fish deep into the saltwater marshes of St Bernard , La. You will specifically target redfish ranging from 16"-27" (slot) we do have other species of game fish we fish for including Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder etc.. on special occasion and do catch multiple species on some trips as a bonus . Come experience a day or 2 on Capt. Jason's 23ft Tidewater Carolina Bay boat powered by a Yamaha 250 SHO , with all the necessary equipment on board including stereo with your personal playlist of your choice . Capt. Jason will dedicate his time and show you his techniques on how to catch the fish ranging from popping cork style to bottom fishing to artificial lure fishing along with sight casting on certain occasion . On some occasions we do encounter unique visits with local wildlife and get to take photos . Capt. Jason's knowledge and experience on these waters have been with him from his early teenage yrs to current and knows a lot about the rich commercial / sport fishing cultures of St Bernard. Read More

All trips include bait, tackle, fish cleaning, fuel, water/sports drinks. All you need is a valid fishing license, snacks, and something to bring your cleaned catch home in. We fish the Biloxi Marsh, Hopedale, and Delacroix areas for redfish, trout, black drum, and sheephead. Book your adventure today! Read More

Tired of regular old rod n’ reel fishing? Try out bowfishing with Captain Gavin! This amazing trip takes you into the shallow marshlands of southeast Louisiana, where you have the opportunity to pick off fish the old fashioned (and more bad ass) way. At night, you will set out for a 6 hour journey aboard an 18’ Alumatech Air Boat. This stealthy fish catching machine allows you to sneak up on your prey. It comfortably fits up to 4 guests and the Captain. You will be targeting Redfish, but many Drum, Gar, Sheephead, and Catfish can be found too. Captain Gavin will clean your catch, provide all the necessary equipment, and bring a cooler to keep your catch fresh. You also need to bring your own food and drinks, as well as a jacket to stay warm in the cold night air. All bows and arrows are provided by the Captain. This once-in-a-lifetime experience should be both fun and rewarding. You should definitely bring a camera to document this unique trip! Read More

One day of fishing just isn’t enough? Make it a double! Captain Gavin and his experienced crew are stoked to take you out for a 48-hour fishing extravaganza! Up to 10 guests can comfortably fit aboard the 32’ Aluma Marine which you will use to extensively search the Louisiana marshland for Redfish and Speckled Trout. The network of canals stretches for miles, and over 2 days you will have plenty of time to explore it. Y'all will be staying in the newly renovated cabins, bunkhouses, or houseboats that sit on the bayou for a beautiful view of the bayou. Besides Redfish and Speckled Trout, the flats are home to Black Drum, Flounder, and Redfish, all of which are delicious. Each person on the trip should bring a large cooler to keep their catch fresh for dinner. Not to worry, lodging overnight is included. There, Captain Gavin will clean your catch for you and you can try your hand at the grill. He will also provide you with all the rods, reels, bait, and tackle necessary for a successful trip, as well as sodas during the hot days. You should also bring extra drinks and snacks for each day, because the weather down there can get pretty hot. Always feel free to take a break in the air-conditioned cabin aboard the vessel. You have 2 whole days to fish––no need to spend every second with a rod in hand. The twin 600hp Yamaha engines will guide you smoothly through the flats as Captain Gavin takes you to the best fishing holes in the area. Read More

Captain Armando has been guiding trips in south Louisianna for the past 3 years. There is something about the Sportsman's Paradise that brings him back year after year! Armando specializes in coastal fishing with light tackle putting his clients on Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheephead (Bay Snapper), Trout, and a variety of other gulf coast fish as well. Captain Armando is always willing to cater to your species of choice, but will provide the best advice for which bite is hottest that day! He invites you to join him aboard his 23' Pathfinder equipped with 250 HP Yamaha, Trolling Motor, Live Bait Wells, and all the latest safety equipment. On your trip you will explore the beautiful and remote fishery that is Louisiana's Sportsman's Paradise! Socked with Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and Flounder! Make sure you bring a valid Louisiana saltwater fishing license, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, sunscreen, and an ice chest to take home your day’s catch. Captain Armando will provide all of the rods, reels, lures, and will clean your catch for you at the end of the day. He does all this so all you have to do is focus on having a great time! Read More

Welcome to the bayou, where the waters are smooth and fish plentiful! Join Captain Ryan for either a half or full day on the inshore waters off of Yscloskey, LA also known as Shell Beach. Located an hour away from the Big Easy, this trip is a great escape from city life. Because Shell Beach is right on the water, you can get out onto the flats in no time, and start casting lines! The marshes of southern Louisiana are home to a multitude of fish, including Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, and Trout. Whether you're going for a trophy fish, a great dinner, or both, Captain Ryan has you covered. You'll be cast from the deck of his 26’ Blue Wave, which is powered by a 350-horsepower Suzuki engine to get you to the hot spots in a hurry! This spacious boat can fit up to 5 people and the Captain, so this trip is perfect for a family outing or a weekend getaway with friends. Captain Ryan also has access to multiple boats if you're looking to do a corporate outing, just let us know! Get out there and test your skills against some classic Louisiana gamefish, and bring home dinner to boot! Captain Ryan will provide everything you need for a great trip, including all the rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to remember is an ice cooler to bring your catch home, as well as a Louisiana Fishing License, snacks, drinks, and appropriate clothing. Read More