Premium 5 Hour Louisiana Inshore Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fivehour inshore charter targets redfish and trout species.Expert guides assist with techniques for all skill levels.Small group capacity of two guests ensures personalized attention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hit the Louisiana inshore waters aboard this brand-new 2023 Sea Pro bay boat, perfectly rigged for chasing redfish and trout in the shallows. This 25-footer runs smooth with 300HP Yamaha power, getting you to the hottest fishing spots fast at 45 knots. The center console design gives you plenty of room to work your lines and land fish. When you need to sneak up on spooky reds in skinny water, the wireless trolling motor keeps things whisper quiet. GPS navigation gets you to proven fish-holding structure, while the fish finder shows you exactly what's swimming below. Built for serious inshore fishing with comfort for up to 5 anglers, this bay boat handles everything Louisiana's coastal waters throw at it. Your guide knows these marshes and flats like the back of their hand, putting you on fish whether you're casting artificials or soaking bait.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the kings of our Louisiana marshes, known for their copper-bronze color and distinctive black spots near the tail. These bruisers typically run 20-30 inches in the shallows, but we see fish pushing 40+ inches and 30 pounds in deeper water. They love super shallow flats, oyster reefs, and marsh edges - often in water so thin their backs show. Year-round fishing here, but fall and spring offer the best action when they're feeding heavily. Guests go crazy for their bulldogging fights and that classic "thump-thump" pull that'll test your drag. They're also excellent eating with mild, sweet meat. These fish aren't picky eaters but can be spooky in skinny water. My go-to tip: use a gold spoon or soft plastic in natural colors, make long casts to avoid spooking them, and keep that bait moving along the bottom where they cruise and root for crabs.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are one of Louisiana's most popular inshore targets, with their silver sides covered in distinct black spots and that classic torpedo shape. Most run 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds, perfect for light tackle action. These fish love our shallow grass flats, marsh edges, and oyster reefs in 2-6 feet of water, especially around moving water near cuts and channels. Cool weather months and early morning/late evening are prime time when they're actively feeding. Guests enjoy their aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights, plus they're outstanding table fare with flaky white meat. They school up in winter in deeper holes, making for fast action when you find them. Local trick: work a soft plastic shrimp under a popping cork along grass lines at dawn. The cork creates noise that draws them in, and that subtle twitch on the shrimp is irresistible to hungry specks.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" of Louisiana waters, easily spotted by their black and white stripes and those crazy human-like teeth they use to crush barnacles and crabs. Most run 1-8 pounds and 14-20 inches, but trophy fish over 20 pounds patrol our deeper structures. You'll find them around any hard structure - docks, pilings, rigs, and jetties where barnacles grow thick. Spring months from February through April are best when they spawn around passes and offshore structure. Guests love the challenge because sheepshead are notorious bait thieves with incredible table fare - sweet, white meat that's worth the effort. They're picky eaters, so get your bait right against the structure and set the hook hard when you feel that first nibble. My tip: use fiddler crabs on a small circle hook and don't wait - they'll steal your bait in seconds if you hesitate.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer Flounder are fascinating flatfish that lie on the bottom with both eyes on their left side, perfectly camouflaged against sandy and muddy bottoms. These "chameleons of the sea" change color to match their surroundings and ambush prey sideways. Most run 15-20 inches, but you can hook into some real heavyweights up to 26 pounds. They're active year-round in our Louisiana inshore waters, feeding in 3-15 feet around structure and drop-offs. Fall months from September through November are prime time when they're most aggressive. Guests love the challenge - they're sneaky biters that require patience, but the fight and excellent table fare make it worthwhile. Pro tip: use a circle hook with live mullet or croaker, and when you feel that subtle tap, give them a second before setting the hook. They like to mouth the bait first.
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