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Full Day Bay Boat

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,100
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6 To 8 Hour MS & LA Tarpon Charter

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26 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,000

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22 ft 1 - 5 People From $500
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New Orleans Shallow Water Slam

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $850
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6 Hour Trip - 24’ Blue Wave

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $750

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Everything to Know About Booking a New Orleans tarpon fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 tarpon trips in New Orleans, and the most popular trips in the area are 1/2 Day Or Full Day Skiff guided by Miles, 4-6-8 Hour Action Packed Charters! guided by Mark, and Full Day Bay Boat guided by Miles.

Our guides in New Orleans are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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 tarpon guides / fishing lessons in New Orleans? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in New Orleans.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in New Orleans as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in New Orleans are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

How much do New Orleans tarpon fishing charters cost?

Prices for tarpon in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $680 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in New Orleans is $950. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in New Orleans is $1,541.

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 tarpon fishing in New Orleans?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in New Orleans is fall, and most anglers book their trips 8 days in advance.

Do I need a New Orleans fishing license for tarpon and what are the bag limits for tarpon 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

  • ★★★★★
    I give captain Mark a 5 star! He is knowledgeable, friendly, and a real pleasure to do business with. Although we didn't have the pleasure of many different species of fish biting it was still worth the monies spent to be out on the water with him and his deck hand Tyler. I would recommend him 100%.

    Shari H. | September 28, 2025

    Trip: 4-6-8 Hour Action Packed Charters!

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