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Everything to Know About Booking a New Orleans bottom fishing charter

What are the best bottom fishing charters in New Orleans?

The best bottom fishing charters in New Orleans are:

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in New Orleans with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 bottom fishing trips in New Orleans, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Fishing In Louisiana guided by Brad, Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack guided by Mackie, and Catching New Orleans guided by Drake.

Our guides in New Orleans are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7441 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in New Orleans? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in New Orleans.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in New Orleans?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in New Orleans as well as lake fishing, flats fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in New Orleans are: 1. redfish, 2. sheepshead, 3. speckled trout, 4. black drum, and 5. flounder.

How much do New Orleans bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $625 to $2,300, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in New Orleans is $1,210. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in New Orleans is $1,556.

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 bottom fishing charter in New Orleans?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in New Orleans is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

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

See here for more information on fishing licenses in New Orleans, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in New Orleans. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in New Orleans.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mackie was awesome. Low key, funny, knowledgeable and got us on 6 different species!

    Mark J. | May 16, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Inshore Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome experience! Quality size speckled trout. Sons first catch and silly smile. Great time and even enjoyed talking fishing with rhe captain.

    Jared B. | April 20, 2026

    Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack

  • ★★★★★
    Mark did a great job and knows the area well. I brought my 3 boys (7, 10, 15) and Mark was patient, hospitable, knowledgeable, prepared and hard working. We caught a variety of species and had a great time. We would go back again with Mark!

    David T. | April 8, 2026

    Trip: Extended Half Day Fishing Trip

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