Damn Good Spanish Mackerel Fishing Charters In New Orleans

The best spanish mackerel fishing charters in New Orleans are:

• Skipper Charters
• Victory Bay Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 spanish mackerel trip in New Orleans: Catching New Orleans guided by Drake.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for spanish mackerel in New Orleans as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New Orleans are trolling, light tackle fishing, and jigging but bottom fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for spanish mackerel in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $1,300 to $2,950, but the average price for a half day trip for spanish mackerel in New Orleans is $2,050. The average price for a full day trip for spanish mackerel in New Orleans is $2,152.

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 spanish mackerel fishing in New Orleans is fall, and most anglers book their trips 59 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.