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Nearshore Fly Fishing Adventure

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22 ft 1 - 2 People From $850
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Nearshore Rigs - 24’ Robalo Cayman

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
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26 ft 1 - 8 People From $600

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Bayous And Backwaters - 24’ Triton

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Everything to Know About Booking a New Orleans nearshore fishing charter

What are the best nearshore fishing charters in New Orleans?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 nearshore trip in New Orleans: Half day guided by Hubert.

Our guides in New Orleans are rated a 4.76 out of 5 based on 3716 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 nearshore guides / fishing lessons in New Orleans? Check out our beginner and family friendly nearshore guides in New Orleans.

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

The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. sheepshead, 3. speckled trout, 4. black drum, and 5. tripletail.

The most common fishing techniques in New Orleans are light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, and artificial lure fishing but live bait fishing and trolling are popular as well.

How much do New Orleans nearshore fishing charters cost?

Prices for nearshore fishing in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $725 to $2,900, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing in New Orleans is $1,315. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing in New Orleans is $1,744.

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 nearshore fishing in New Orleans?

The most popular season for nearshore fishing in New Orleans is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome time shrimping with Daryl! He was a great guide and very informative. Would highly recommend this trip.

    Olivia R. | August 9, 2024

    Trip: Shrimp Trawling Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Capt rich was very communicative with pick up and knew exactly where the fish were! Only took us about 3-4 hours to get a 6 man red limit. Great company too to have on board as a capt. Will be back for sure!

    Logan B. | July 19, 2024

    Trip: Chandeleur Island - 26' Blackjack

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Rich is awesome! We stayed on the fish all day and had a ball sharing life experiences. I simply cannot overstate what a great time we had fishing with him. Team Tennessee KA

    Brian K. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Chandeleur Island - 26' Blackjack

  • ★★★★★
    So so much fun!!! He found all the good places my bestie got sea sick and our guide was the sweetest caring person he really helped her get past it and offered several times to take us back if needed! He even has a little potty for ladies on the boat so you don’t have to hang off the side!! We hit all of our red snapper limits before 10 and then got some trout and red fish! We also caught TONS of cool stuff that we threw back shark, little shark swimmer fish, angel fish, drum, and so many more!! Amazing trip!!

    Lindsey W. | July 8, 2024

    Trip: St. Bernard Red Snapper Special

  • ★★★★★
    Everything went great. The weather was great too.

    John N. | May 28, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Venice

  • ★★★★★
    Thank you Daryl! We had a great time. Learned a lot and enjoyed not only the experience but even more the opportunity to learn about you and your work.

    Kimberly M. | May 24, 2024

    Trip: Shrimp Trawling Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Jace was awesome. Communicated well, was right on time, and took us right to the fish. Definitely recommend.

    Eli P. | March 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip,couldn't ask for any better guide 👍

    Robert J. | November 5, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Inshore - 26' Blackjack

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome time! Highly recommend!

    James P. | October 7, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip with Gavin! Will definitely go again.

    Toni P. | October 1, 2023

    Trip: Inshore Venice

  • ★★★★★
    Jace is a great captain, he knew exactly where the fish were and we had non stop action. We went on a MEAT HUNT.

    Brad G. | June 12, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jacob gets 5 BIG stars from my son Tyler and I. We had a fantastic trip with him yesterday. I cannot imagine there is a better fishing guide in the area . He had us on huge donkey red snappers in no time and he took us to many other locations for other species, since we had limited out on red snapper in the first 2 hours of fishing. His boat was immaculate. As a marine surveyor I look at these things as the safety of my son and myself is very important. Captain Jacob has a great sense of humor and makes sure his guests have a great time. Definitely choose him for your trio.

    William T. | June 9, 2023

    Trip: Nearshore Rigs - 24’ Robalo Cayman

  • ★★★★★
    Mike did a great job trying to put us on fish we had a 25 mph wind all day which is tough fishing for anyone my 5 year old and my 10 year old went out with us Mike was patient with both of them and helped both of them land some fish while I was fishing as well Mike's boat is also top notch smooth ride got to listen to some good tunes as well thanks again Mike for making my boys first time on the water memorable we will be back to fish with you again!

    Brian H. | April 13, 2023

    Trip: St. Bernard Red Snapper Special

  • ★★★★★
    Great time and great crew thank you

    Scott B. | March 15, 2023

    Trip: Biloxi 4-Hour Classic

  • ★★★★★
    Jace is an awesome captain. He knows where the fish are. He made it a great experience for my wife and I. I highly recommend him for and fishing you plan to do.

    Erik C. | February 23, 2023

    Trip: Full Day Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Daryl thanks for all the shrimp on your 3 hour trawl Friendly Informative Fun And caught what we were after!

    Paul S. | June 16, 2021

    Trip: Shrimp Trawling Adventure

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