New Orleans Advanced Inshore Fishing Charter
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Eight-hour advanced trip targets redfish, trout, and flounderCaptain Hubert teaches technical strategies for experienced anglersPrivate inshore charter covers extensive New Orleans marsh waters
Captain Hubert knows the New Orleans marshes like the back of his hand, and this 8-hour advanced trip puts that knowledge to work for serious anglers. Starting at 6:30 AM, you'll have the entire day to work structure, read water, and dial in your technique across different zones. This isn't your typical half-day introduction – it's designed for anglers who want to push their skills and cover serious ground in some of Louisiana's most productive inshore waters. With just two spots available, you get personalized attention and the flexibility to adjust tactics as conditions change throughout the day.
The New Orleans marsh system offers a perfect classroom for advanced inshore techniques. Captain Hubert starts early to take advantage of prime feeding windows and cooler temperatures. You'll work everything from grass lines and drop-offs to oyster beds and channel edges, learning to read subtle changes in water color, current, and structure. This trip focuses on the technical side – understanding how tides affect fish movement, matching your presentation to conditions, and making quick adjustments when the bite changes. The 8-hour format gives you time to really dial things in rather than rushing from spot to spot. Expect to cover different types of water throughout the day, from shallow flats where sight-casting skills matter to deeper structure where precision casting and lure selection make the difference.
Captain Hubert specializes in teaching the nuances that separate good days from great ones. You'll work on reading water temperature breaks, understanding how salinity changes affect fish behavior, and timing your presentations to match feeding patterns. The trip covers both artificial and live bait techniques, with emphasis on when and why to switch between approaches. Sight-casting gets serious attention – learning to spot fish movement in murky water, leading moving targets, and making accurate casts under pressure. You'll also dive into structure fishing, working shell beds and grass edges where technique and patience pay off. The captain shares local insights about seasonal patterns, weather impacts, and how different areas fish throughout the tidal cycle. This hands-on approach helps you understand the "why" behind successful marsh fishing, not just the "where."
Redfish dominate the New Orleans marsh system and represent the perfect target for advanced techniques. These copper-colored fighters typically run 18-30 inches in these waters, with fish over 27 inches providing serious battles on light tackle. Spring and fall offer the best action, when reds school up in predictable patterns and feed aggressively on falling tides. What makes them exciting is their willingness to eat both artificials and live bait, plus their habit of cruising shallow water where you can sight-cast to individual fish. Speckled trout add a different challenge to the mix. These silver-sided predators are more finicky than reds, requiring precise lure presentation and a good understanding of water temperature and clarity. They typically run 14-20 inches in the marsh, with occasional specimens pushing 24-25 inches. Trout fishing peaks during cooler months when they school up in deeper cuts and channels. Their soft mouths and tendency to throw hooks make them a technical challenge that separates skilled anglers from beginners. Flounder round out the slam opportunity in these waters. These flatfish are masters of camouflage, lying buried in sand and mud near structure transitions. They typically measure 14-18 inches, with doormat-sized fish over 20 inches providing table fare and bragging rights. Flounder fishing requires patience and the ability to work lures slowly along the bottom, feeling for subtle strikes that many anglers miss.
This advanced 8-hour charter with Captain Hubert delivers the kind of personalized instruction and water time that makes a real difference in your marsh fishing game. The early start and full-day format maximize your opportunities while giving you time to practice new techniques and build confidence. With only two anglers per trip, you get the individual attention needed to take your skills to the next level. The New Orleans marshes offer world-class redfish and trout action, and this trip puts you in position to make the most of it. Book your spot now and get ready to see these productive waters through the eyes of a local expert who knows exactly how to put you on fish.
Your fishing platform for this 8-hour advanced charter is a nimble 19ft Brackish Boats motorboat, powered by a reliable 70hp engine that cuts through the New Orleans marshes with ease. Built for serious anglers, this shallow-draft vessel lets you access prime redfish and speckled trout spots that bigger boats can't reach. The onboard fish finder helps locate structure and baitfish, while GPS navigation keeps you on productive water throughout the day. An icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during the full-day trip. The multimedia system provides weather updates and communication. With capacity for just 2 guests plus Captain Hubert, you'll have plenty of room to work different techniques and cover water efficiently. This boat handles the changing conditions of Louisiana's inshore waters, from open bays to tight bayous where the fish hide.
New Orleans