Light Tackle Fishing Charters In New Orleans

Captain Jacob is the perfect captain for your next Delacroix fishing adventure. He's super experienced in New Orleans-based fishing and knows how to find the best spots for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Drum, and Sheepshead. You'll go after these fish using a few different techniques, including sightcasting, jigging, and drifting. Captain Jacob is happy to help you refine your technique and make sure that you're using the best tackle for the job. You'll be fishing from his 24' Ranger bay boat, perfect for exploring the bayou. She's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha, and has all the standard gear and electronics, including GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait well, and more. There's also an icebox on board to keep your catch fresh! Captain Jacob will provide all the fishing gear you need, including rods, reels, bait, lures, and tackle. You should bring your own sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, snacks, and drinks to make the most of your day! 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. SaltyFrog fishes the Biloxi Marsh, Hopedale, and Delacroix areas for redfish, trout, black drum, and sheephead 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

Come on down and experience the best of both worlds on this combination bowfishing and angling trip! Why choose one when you can do both? You'll start off the afternoon on board a 26' Caymas center console bay boat chasing Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Black Drum. You'll leave the dock about 3 hours before sunset for your rod & reel fishing charter and enjoy the sunset while catching Louisiana's most popular fish. At sunset, you'll meet Captain Chris on the bayou, where you will hop on board a custom 20' airboat to continue your night of bowfishing for the next 3 hours. You trip will last approximately 6 hours. This combo rod & reel and bowfishing charter is perfect for customers who want to experience it all but do not want to stay out late into the night. Its the perfect opportunity to enjoy both styles of fishing in one trip! Fuel, bait, ice, rods, reels, bows, arrows, tackle, and fishing cleaning services are included. More time may be added to the beginning of your trip or the end of your trip. If you would like to do 4 or 5 hours of rod and reel fishing prior to the bowfishing charter, or if you would like to add an extra hour or two to the bowfishing charter, you may do so by requesting additional time prior to your trip. Additional time may be added at $200 per hour for the entire group! Read More

Get ready for an unforgettable fishing adventure in St. Bernard, Louisiana! Join Captain Mike on board a slick 26' Caymas 26HB bay boat, designed for a smooth and comfortable ride on the open water. This vessel is purpose-built for sportfishing, and is ideal for groups of up to five. You'll be targeting Red Snapper, an extremely popular gamefish known for their impressive size and delicious taste. With Captain Mike's expertise and state-of-the-art equipment, you'll be in prime position to reel in a big catch. Captain Mike will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that you have the best possible chance to make a successful catch. In addition to Red Snapper, you'll also be able to go after Cobia, and even some Bull Reds on the way out! And when you hook into one of these fish, you'll feel the rush of adrenaline as you fight to bring it on board. The fight is part of the thrill, and when you finally get that trophy fish to the surface, you'll feel a sense of satisfaction like no other. Why wait? Book your trip today and let's set sail for an unforgettable day on the water! You'll make memories that will last a lifetime, experience the thrill of a successful trip, and take home delicious dinners for the whole week! Get out there and let Captain Mike show you the best fishing that St. Bernard has to offer. Read More

Located only 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans, head out with Captain Nick for a morning or afternoon spin fishing the waters of Southern Louisiana. All trips are approximately 6 hours long. Morning trips depart between 6 & 6:30 AM. Afternoon trips depart around 1 PM. After you launch, Captain Nick will guide you thru the vast marshland and bayous that New Orleans, Delacroix, and St. Bernard have to offer as you watch cranes and other migratory birds fly up from the grass line and alligators storm off their perch on the bank while on your way to your fishing destination. He will put you in the best location to fish the rich marshes of the Louisiana delta for reel-stripping gamefish! Once the destination has been reached, Captain Nick will demonstrate numerous tips and strategies to make sure that you catch fish. Whether it be drift fishing a bay for speckled trout, chasing down tailing redfish or spin fishing for any of those other fabulous species Southeast Louisiana has to offer. Captain Nick will make sure you and your guests are well taken care of and get to experience a trip of a lifetime! Captain Nick will come prepared with all the rods, reels, and tackle you will need for your trip so all you need to do is bring a Louisiana fishing license, whatever snacks and beverages you prefer, and Captain Nick will take care of the rest! Read More

When it comes to fishing the waters in and around New Orleans, Captain Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike 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

We will be targeting, Speckled Trout, Red and Black Drum, Sheepshead, and occasionally Flounders. We supply everything you need except for a valid Louisiana fishing license, sunscreen, bug spray, drinks, and snacks. Captain does supply bottled water and ice! Capt. Chad supplies everything you need except for a valid fishing license, sunblock/bug spray, drinks, and snacks. Read More

On this epic trip with Captain Shane, you'll be chasing down Redfish in the bayous, bays, and marshes that surround Venice, LA—the undisputed "Redfish Capital of the World". On a typical day, you'll leave the dock early, right at safe light, and start fishing as soon as you get to one of Captain Shane's secret honey holes. These waters are so bountiful with rod-bending Redfish and Speckled Trout that it's not uncommon to catch 100+ fish in a given day! The action here is simply unbelievable, and fishing here should be on every saltwater angler's bucket list! Captain Shane runs a 22' BlackJack center console, which is a shallow-draft vessel ideal for fishing in these inshore waters. Plus, with a trolling motor on the front, you'll be able to sneak up on the fish in just a foot of water! Shane will supply everything you need for an epic trip, including all rods, reels, bait, and tackle! Just bring your camera, fishing licenses, and a good attitude. You'll have a blast! Read More

Head out with Captain Jimmy for a memorable day of fishing in the Louisiana marshes! These productive waters provide plenty of opportunities to land some tasty Gulf Coast fish. Saint Bernard is conveniently located right in the middle of these productive waters. On this 8-hour trip, Captain Jimmy will take you on a quick trek from Saint Bernard to some of these productive inshore waters where you'll be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. You'll be using light tackle with artificial lures to attract these tasty species. Captain Jimmy was born and raised in Saint Bernard and grew up fishing the area, so he's sure to take you where the fish are biting and get you set up with the best lures for the day! You'll be fishing aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay boat that can fit up to 4 anglers. Rest assured this vessel will get you to the prime fishing spots with ease with its 300 HP Yamaha engine. She comes complete with everything you need for a productive day of fishing including GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well and a Wireless Trolling Motor. Captain Jimmy will provide Penn gear rods, reels, and tackle. He will even provide snacks, drinks and a lunch to keep you on the water. Captain Jimmy will even clean any keepers for you to take home! All you need to bring is a Louisiana saltwater fishing license. Come aboard and get treated to a memorable trip with one of the locals! 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

Looking for your next adventure of a lifetime, then come join us as we head out into the coastal areas of SE Louisiana. We will head out and target the powerful and mighty apex predator of the inshore waters the Redfish, as well as speckled trout, sheepshead, black drum, and flounder. You will also get to enjoy seeing all sorts of wildlife, alligators, bald eagles, pelicans, otters and others. It is more than just a fishing trip, it's an adventure of a lifetime. I am a fully liscened USCG Captain, member LCBA, and fully insured. I have over 50 years of expierence in fishing the St Bernard parish waters. Read More