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Everything to Know About Booking a Louisiana live bait fishing charter
What are the best live bait fishing charters in Louisiana?
The best live bait fishing charters in Louisiana are:
- South Louisiana Redfishing guided by Troy N. with 35 years of experience
- French Fly guided by Frenchy S.
- SaltyFrog Charters- Hopedale, Louisiana guided by Shawn M.
- Delta Outfitters guided by Matthew P.
- Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters guided by Chad S. with 33 years of experience
Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Louisiana with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 66 live bait fishing trips in Louisiana, and the most popular trips in the area are Venice Inshore Fishing Charter guided by Jason, Nearshore Red Snapper Charter guided by Jason, and Full Day Or Half Day Trip guided by Jordan.
Our guides in Louisiana are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 9629 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Louisiana? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Louisiana.
What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Louisiana?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Louisiana as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Louisiana are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, 4. flounder, and 5. sheepshead.
How much do Louisiana live bait fishing charters cost?
Prices for live bait fishing in Louisiana can range anywhere from about $700 to $4,600, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Louisiana is $1,180. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Louisiana is $2,507.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
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.
What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Louisiana?
The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Louisiana is summer, and most anglers book their trips 49 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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Louisiana.
Recent Reviews
Captain Drake is excellent. The fishing trip was well planned out and he took great care of us. Very fun and casual conversation as well. We took home LOTS of fish
Joe R. | October 2, 2026
Trip: Catching New Orleans
Frenchy is the best. Amazing.knowledge,.skills, and care for his passengers. He works with passion! Highly recommend!
Joe R. | October 2, 2026
We had an amazing time with Mackie, he is well knowledgeable and a great host, we would definitely book again!!
Jeremiah H. | September 17, 2026
Trip: Louisiana Inshore Slam
Great trip, weather conditions were not the best. No wind, no tide movement and we still caught fish.
Rodolfo M. | September 14, 2026
Mackie was the man! We caught over 200 fish on the trip for my bachelor party. We had a great time and they told us exactly what to do to catch them! Would 100% recommend to anyone!
Chris S. | August 17, 2026
Trip: Louisiana Inshore Slam
