Damn Good River Fishing Charters In New Orleans

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 river trips in New Orleans, and the most popular trips in the area are Louisiana Alligator Gar Trip guided by Mackie, Afternoon Big Group Excursion guided by Shaw, and Extended Half Day Fishing Trip guided by Mark.

Our guides in New Orleans are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 6915 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.

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The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. alligator gar, 2. bull shark, 3. jack crevalle, and 4. redfish.

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

Prices for river fishing in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,625, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in New Orleans is $1,454.

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.

The most popular season for river fishing in New Orleans is spring, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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.