Premium Duck Hunting and Fishing Combo in Louisiana
Private Trip
Bird hunting
Hunt and fish combo package in Louisiana marshlandsDeluxe lodging with meals and open bar includedNovember through February seasonal duck hunting availability
Looking for the perfect blend of waterfowl hunting and fishing action? Our Hunt and Fish Package delivers exactly what serious outdoorsmen crave. At $825 per person with a two-person minimum, this combo trip runs November through February when Louisiana's marshes are packed with migrating ducks and the fish are biting strong. You'll get deluxe lodging, three square meals, all your fishing tackle, and an open bar to cap off those long days in the field. Whether you want to split it across two days or go all-out in one epic adventure, we'll work around your schedule to make it happen.
This isn't your typical weekend hunt – it's a full-service outdoor experience that combines Louisiana's world-class duck hunting with some of the best inshore fishing you'll find anywhere. We're talking about prime coastal marshlands where pintails, teal, and mallards funnel through by the thousands during peak migration. The morning hunt kicks off before dawn in heated blinds strategically placed along major flyways. Our guides know these waters like the back of their hand, reading weather patterns and bird movement to put you right where the action is hottest. After you've filled your limits, we'll switch gears and hit the water for an afternoon of sight fishing redfish and speckled trout in the same pristine marsh systems. The beauty of this package is how seamlessly everything flows together – one minute you're calling in a flock of blue-winged teal, the next you're stalking tailing reds in skinny water.
Louisiana's coastal marsh is a duck hunter's paradise, but it takes local knowledge to work it right. We hunt primarily from permanent blinds and layout boats depending on conditions and bird movement. The terrain here is a maze of shallow bays, mud flats, and flooded rice fields that create perfect staging areas for waterfowl. Wind direction plays a huge role in where we set up – ducks love to land into the wind, so we position ourselves accordingly. For the fishing portion, we use shallow-draft bay boats that can navigate the skinny water where redfish love to cruise. Sight fishing is the name of the game here, using light tackle and artificial lures to target fish in water so clear you can watch them take the bait. Polarized sunglasses are absolutely essential for spotting fish, and we provide all the rods, reels, and tackle you'll need. The key to success in these marshes is reading the water – understanding how tides, wind, and structure affect both bird and fish behavior.
Blue-winged teal are the speed demons of Louisiana duck hunting, arriving early in the season when temperatures are still warm. These small, agile birds fly in tight formations and can change direction on a dime, making them a real challenge for even experienced hunters. Peak teal season runs September through October, but you'll still find good numbers mixed in with other species throughout the winter months. What makes teal hunting so addictive is the fast-paced action – when a flock commits to your decoys, you better be ready because they're coming in hot and fast.
Pintails are the aristocrats of the duck marsh, with their sleek profile and distinctive long necks making them easy to identify even at distance. These birds are incredibly wary and respond best to subtle calling and realistic decoy spreads. Louisiana sees good pintail numbers from December through January, especially during cold snaps when birds push down from the northern prairies. Pintails love shallow water and mudflats where they can tip up to feed, making Louisiana's coastal marshes perfect habitat. Landing a limit of pintails is considered a trophy hunt by most waterfowlers.
Mallards are the bread and butter of duck hunting, and Louisiana's rice country holds some of the best concentrations in the flyway. These birds are smart, vocal, and respond well to aggressive calling when conditions are right. Peak mallard hunting happens during January and February cold fronts when northern birds flood into the state. What hunters love about mallards is their predictability – they follow consistent patterns between roosting and feeding areas, making them easier to pattern than other species. Plus, there's nothing quite like working a flock of greenheads into gun range with a series of well-timed calls.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana's inshore fishing scene, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-30 inches in the marshes and put up a fight that'll test your drag system. Fall and winter months are prime time for sight fishing reds in shallow water, where they cruise the flats looking for crabs and baitfish. What makes redfish so exciting to target is their aggressive nature – they'll crush topwater lures, spoons, and soft plastics with equal enthusiasm. The real rush comes from spotting a fish, making the perfect cast, and watching that red streak toward your bait.
Speckled trout round out the inshore slam and provide consistent action when the redfish are being finicky. These spotted predators love structure like oyster reefs and grass beds, where they ambush unsuspecting shrimp and minnows. Trout fishing peaks during the cooler months when bait concentrates in deeper holes and channels. What anglers appreciate about specks is their willingness to bite artificial lures, especially soft plastics worked slowly along the bottom. A good speckled trout will go 15-20 inches and provides excellent table fare to complement your duck dinner.
This Hunt and Fish Package represents the ultimate Louisiana outdoor experience – world-class duck hunting combined with top-rated inshore fishing, all wrapped up in one convenient booking. The November through February season timing couldn't be better, hitting peak migration periods for waterfowl while maintaining excellent fishing conditions in the marsh. With deluxe accommodations, all meals included, and that complimentary open bar, you're getting serious value at $825 per person. Our guides
Lafayette