Damn Good Wading Charters In New Orleans

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 wading trip in New Orleans: All-Inclusive Chandeleur Islands guided by Ron.

Our guides in New Orleans are rated a 4.2 out of 5 based on 5107 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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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for wading in New Orleans as well as flats fishing, lake fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

Prices for wading in New Orleans can range anywhere from about $1,000 to $9,000, but the average price for a full day trip for wading in New Orleans is $4,124.

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 to go on a wading charter in New Orleans is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 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.