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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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Inshore, Flats Fishing in New Orleans

New Orleans Shallow Water Slam

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $850
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Inshore, Lake Fishing in New Orleans

Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack

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Inshore Fishing in New Orleans

Catching New Orleans

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Inshore, Lake Fishing in New Orleans

Louisiana Inshore Slam

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Half Day Slidell

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25 ft 1 - 10 People From $525
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Saint Bernard

Big Red

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
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Full Day Delta Inshore

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24 ft 1 - 10 People From $700
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Inshore, Lake, Flats in Saint Bernard

Hopedale Hookfest

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Everything to Know About Booking a New Orleans live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 live bait fishing trips in New Orleans, and the most popular trips in the area are Trout And Redfish Full Bite guided by Frenchy, New Orleans Shallow Water Slam guided by Armando, and Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack guided by Mackie.

Our guides in New Orleans are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5944 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 New Orleans? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in New Orleans.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in New Orleans?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in New Orleans as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and lake fishing.

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

How much do New Orleans live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $700 to $4,580, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in New Orleans is $1,805. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in New Orleans is $1,972.

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 New Orleans?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in New Orleans is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in New Orleans.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Greg did a good job we catch a limit of fishing I would use him again

    Stanley R. | November 7, 2025

    Trip: Full Day Red Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip! If you are unsure which guide to use, Captain Drake is your man. Will definitely use him again for future trips!

    Clay A. | October 18, 2025

    Trip: Catching New Orleans

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Captain Brad took us straight to the fish. Great haul!! Great time.

    Levon F. | July 3, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing In Louisiana

  • ★★★★★
    Mackie put us right on the fish from moment we anchored and guy was on his job as a guide. Then after we put the specks up moved us to a spot where we landed a 40inch red. Definitely booking with him again made memories of a lifetime today!

    Clint M. | May 15, 2025

    Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I fished with Captain Frenchy. It was a great time and he worked hard to continually put us on fish. Cpt Frenchy is a pleasure to spend time with and I would highly recommend him for anyone looking to catch fish and have a great time on the water.

    David D. | April 13, 2025

    Trip: Trout And Redfish Full Bite

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