Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In Louisiana

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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Jetty, Lake in Lake Charles

Calcasieu Lake Fishing Trip

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25 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Saint Bernard

Inshore Redfish And Trout

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24 ft 1 - 8 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Venice

Venice Inshore Fishing Charter

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26 ft 1 - 18 People From $1,000
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Inshore Fishing in Grand Isle

Grand Isle Inshore Slam

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Saint Bernard

St. Bernard Red Snapper Special

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26 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Lake in Delacroix

Summer Time Specktrout Slam

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $350

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Slidell

New Orleans Area Fishing Trip

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore Fishing in Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard Artificials Trip

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $900
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Inshore Fishing in Venice

Venice Inshore Action

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,050
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Saint Bernard

Big Red

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23 ft 1 - 8 People From $750
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in New Orleans

Trout And Redfish Full Bite

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore Fishing in New Iberia

Full Day Fishing Adventure!

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $705

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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:

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Louisiana with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 61 live bait fishing trips in Louisiana, and the most popular trips in the area are Calcasieu Lake Fishing Trip guided by Bradley, Inshore Redfish And Trout guided by Jonathan, and Venice Inshore Fishing Charter guided by Jason.

Our guides in Louisiana are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 8292 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. red snapper, 2. redfish, 3. speckled trout, 4. black drum, 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 $4,746, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Louisiana is $1,198. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Louisiana is $2,580.

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 53 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

  • ★★★★★
    Our day in Venice with Captain Rich was simply unbeatable. He tailored our time to catching the fish we hoped to catch and had prepared the gear and bait the way we prefer. He took us to some lesser-known, uncrowded locations where we caught our limit of redfish, several bulls and we could have done so all over again. A quick pass by another location yielded a trophy-sized triple tail also. My 11 year-old son was thrilled and had the best fishing day of his life so far! The guy is great, the boat is great and the experience will be long remembered. I strongly suggest you book with Rich when in Venice. "Fish on!"

    Mark I. | July 12, 2026

    Trip: Full Day Inshore - 26' Blackjack

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my wife had a great time. Captain Mackie was great.

    Jeffrey B. | July 4, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Alligator Gar Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Shawn. Did an excellent job on a difficult windy day. One us was able to limit out on the Reds. Would go back again with him if we have the the chance.

    John B. | June 19, 2026

    Trip: 7 Hour Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Mackie is very knowledgable, and made the best of way less than ideal weather conditions. We had a blast.

    John D. | May 28, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    10/10, highly recommend! Knowledgeable, pleasant captain. Got to experience catching the Alligator Gar and several other species of fish during our trip.

    Jennifer L. | May 24, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Alligator Gar Trip

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