Louisiana Inshore Charter | 5-Hour Mixed Bag Trip
If you're looking to get into some serious inshore action, this 5-hour charter with Delta Outfitters is your ticket to Louisiana's best fishing waters. We're talking about targeting redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead in some of the most productive marshes and shallow bays along the coast. With just 2 anglers max, you'll get plenty of personalized attention from our guides who know these waters like the back of their hand. This isn't some cookie-cutter trip – we adjust our approach based on tides, weather, and what's biting that day to put you on fish.
What to Expect on the Water
Your day starts early when we meet at the dock, usually around sunrise when the fish are most active. Our guides will have the boat rigged and ready with everything you need – rods, reels, tackle, and bait. We'll cruise out to the productive flats, grass beds, and structure where these inshore species love to hang out. The beauty of Louisiana's coastal waters is the variety – one minute you might be sight-fishing redfish cruising over oyster bars, the next you're working a grass flat for trout or bouncing jigs around dock pilings for sheepshead. The shallow water fishing here is world-class, and with only 2 guests on board, everyone gets prime fishing time and individual coaching. Don't worry about bringing anything except your fishing license, some snacks, and drinks – we've got the rest covered.
Techniques and Tackle Setup
We fish light tackle here – typically 7-foot medium action rods spooled with 15-20 lb braided line and a fluorocarbon leader. Depending on what we're targeting, we'll switch between live bait like shrimp and croaker, and artificials including soft plastics, topwater plugs, and spoons. For redfish, we love working gold spoons over shallow flats or pitching live shrimp around oyster reefs. Trout fishing means covering water with soft plastics under popping corks or working topwater early in the morning. When we're after flounder, it's all about slow presentations with gulp baits or live mud minnows along drop-offs and channel edges. Sheepshead require a different approach entirely – we'll anchor up near structure and use small hooks with fiddler crabs or shrimp, keeping steady pressure to feel those subtle bites. Our guides will teach you the right techniques for each species and help you read the water like a local.
Top Catches This Season
Redfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers typically run 20-30 inches in our waters, with plenty of slot fish that make excellent table fare. Fall through spring are peak times, when they school up in massive numbers over shallow flats. What makes reds so special is their fight – they'll make blistering runs and use their broad sides to bulldoze through the water. Plus, they're not picky eaters, hitting everything from live shrimp to flashy spoons. Summer flounder, or "doormat" flunder as we call the big ones, are ambush predators that bury themselves in sand and mud waiting for prey. They're most active during warmer months and can reach impressive sizes – a 5-pounder is a trophy here. The challenge is getting them to commit to the bait and then fighting them without letting that hook pull loose from their soft mouths. Speckled trout are the bread and butter of Louisiana fishing, available year-round with peak action in spring and fall. These spotted beauties average 14-18 inches but can grow much larger. They're aggressive feeders that love topwater action at dawn and dusk, providing some of the most exciting surface strikes you'll experience. Sheepshead might look funny with their human-like teeth, but they're fantastic eating and notorious bait thieves. Spring is prime time when they move shallow to spawn around pilings and jetties. They require finesse and patience – you've got to feel the subtle tap and set the hook quickly before they steal your bait.
Time to Book Your Spot
This 5-hour mixed bag charter gives you the best shot at experiencing everything Louisiana inshore fishing has to offer. With our experienced guides, top-notch equipment, and intimate group size, you're set up for success whether you're a weekend warrior or trying saltwater fishing for the first time. The variety keeps things exciting – you never know if the next fish will be a bull red, a hefty trout, or a stubborn sheepshead. Book your trip with Delta Outfitters today and get ready to see why Louisiana's inshore waters are considered some of the best fishing grounds in the Gulf Coast. Remember to bring your valid fishing license and get ready for a day you'll be talking about for years to come.