5.0(2 Reviews)Full Day Guided Fishing in Lafitte, LA
5.0(2 reviews)
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Sevenhour inshore fishing adventure targeting redfish and speckled troutAll equipment, tackle, ice, and fish cleaning services includedLight tackle and popping techniques for premium fishing experience
Ready to spend a serious day on the water chasing some of Louisiana's best inshore fish? This 7-hour fishing adventure in Lafitte puts you right in the heart of some of the most productive marshes and bayous along the Gulf Coast. Starting bright and early at 6:00 AM, you'll have plenty of time to work the prime fishing spots before the day heats up and the fish get finicky. At $600 for up to two anglers, with extra guests welcome for $100 each, this trip delivers solid value for groups wanting to experience world-class Louisiana inshore fishing without breaking the bank.
Your captain knows these waters like the back of their hand, and they'll put you on fish using proven local techniques that work in Lafitte's unique marsh environment. Everything's taken care of – rods, reels, tackle, ice, fuel, and fish cleaning are all included in your trip cost. Just bring your Louisiana fishing license, some snacks, plenty of water, and the right attitude for a long day of casting. The boat launches early to beat the crowds and get you to the best spots while the fish are still actively feeding. You'll cover a lot of water throughout the day, hitting different structures and depths based on tides, weather, and where the fish are biting. The flexible 7-day cancellation policy with full refund gives you peace of mind when booking, though deposits are non-refundable once you commit.
This isn't heavy offshore gear – you'll be working with light tackle that lets you really feel every strike and fight. The popping technique is particularly effective in these shallow marsh waters, creating surface disturbance that drives redfish and trout absolutely crazy. Your guide will show you how to work topwater plugs over grass beds and shell reefs, creating that distinctive "pop" sound that triggers aggressive strikes. When the topwater bite slows down, you'll switch to soft plastics and live bait, working them around oyster beds, drop-offs, and channel edges where these fish love to ambush prey. The light tackle approach means even smaller fish put up a great fight, and when you hook into a bull red or big speckled trout, you'll really earn that fish.
"What a great time we had fishing with Robbie, he killed it from his knowledge of fishing to knowing the water and everything in-between. we landed 18 and a few more got off!! Definitely will be coming back for a visit. Great guide Great trip awesome experience!!!!" - Jacob
"I recently went fishing with Captain Kevin from Down South Fishing Charters, and it was an experience to remember! From the start, he was punctual and welcoming, which set the tone for our day on the water. Kevin's passion for fishing truly shines through in his friendly personality and vast knowledge of the local waters. Although the bite was slow early on, Captain Kevin didn't let that deter us. He skillfully covered more water, determined to find us some fish. We even ran into a challenge with small fish eating through our bait, using up about 5lbs. But Kevin went the extra mile—literally—by heading back to the marina to get us more bait. This kind of dedication is hard to come by! In the end, he fished an extended hour so we could make the most of our time. His commitment to ensuring we had a great experience really impressed me. Overall, the trip was both affordable and enjoyable, and I genuinely look forward to fishing with Captain Kevin again. Highly recommend!" - Carl
Redfish are the crown jewel of Lafitte's inshore waters, and these copper-colored bruisers are what most anglers dream about when they think Louisiana fishing. These fish hang around oyster reefs, grass flats, and marsh edges year-round, though they're most aggressive during spring and fall. Bull reds over 27 inches provide serious fights on light tackle, while slot-sized fish between 16-27 inches make for perfect table fare. They'll absolutely demolish a well-placed spoon or soft plastic, and watching a red crash a topwater plug in shallow water is pure adrenaline.
Speckled trout are another customer favorite, with their distinctive spotted sides and tender white meat making them one of the Gulf's most sought-after species. These fish love grass beds and drop-offs, particularly during cooler months when they school up in deeper water. Spring and early summer offer the best action for numbers, while winter produces fewer but often larger trout. They're suckers for live shrimp under a popping cork, but skilled anglers can fool them with soft plastics worked slowly along the bottom.
Black drum might not win any beauty contests, but these bottom-dwellers are incredibly strong fighters that will test your tackle and technique. Growing much larger than their red drum cousins, black drum over 30 pounds aren't uncommon in these waters. They feed primarily on crabs and shellfish around oyster beds, making them perfect targets when you're working structure. Their powerful runs and stubborn fights make them a blast on medium tackle, and smaller drum under 16 inches are actually excellent eating.
Summer flounder add variety to your catch, with these flatfish masters of camouflage lurking around sandy bottoms and channel edges. They're ambush predators that prefer live or fresh dead bait, particularly mud minnows or small croakers bounced along the bottom. Summer months offer the best flounder action in Lafitte's waters, when these fish move into shallower areas to feed. Landing a doormat flounder over 20 inches is a real trophy, and their mild, flaky meat makes them one of the best eating fish in the Gulf.
Sheepshead round out your target species list with their distinctive black and white stripes and human-like teeth designed for crushing shellfish. These notorious bait thi
Your fishing adventure starts aboard this solid 2009 Ranger 2400 Bay, a 24-foot center console that's built for Louisiana's inshore waters. With a reliable 300HP Yamaha pushing you to fishing spots at up to 40 knots, you'll spend more time with lines in the water and less time getting there. The wireless trolling motor lets you slip quietly into redfish territory without spooking your target, while the GPS keeps you on productive structure and helps mark those honey holes for future trips. This boat handles the shallow flats and deeper channels around Lafitte with equal confidence, giving you access to prime speckled trout grass beds and redfish marshes. The center console layout provides plenty of casting room for two anglers, and the comfortable seating means you can fish hard all day without feeling beat up. Whether you're sight-casting to tailing reds in skinny water or working drop-offs for trout, this Ranger delivers the performance and stability you need for a successful day on the water.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our local waters, running anywhere from 5-30 pounds with some monsters pushing 90. These gray-black bruisers love hanging around oyster beds and muddy flats where they crush shellfish with powerful jaws. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when you'll find the best action. They're famous for those deep drumming sounds they make, which is pretty cool to experience. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are great eating with firm, white meat. Here in Lafitte, I always tell folks to use fresh crab or cut mullet on the bottom - they won't chase lures much, but put that bait right in their face near structure and hang on tight.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana inshore fishing, with those copper-colored sides and signature black spots near the tail. School fish run 18-27 inches, but we chase bull reds over 27 inches that can hit 40+ pounds and really test your drag. They love super shallow water - sometimes so skinny their backs show - around oyster reefs, marsh edges, and grass flats. Year-round fishing is solid, but fall brings the best action when they school up thick. What makes them special is that explosive topwater strike and bulldogging fight that'll wear you out. The meat on smaller ones is excellent - firm and mild. My favorite setup is a gold spoon or topwater plug worked slowly over shallow structure. Pro tip: when you see that red flash or swirl behind your lure, resist setting the hook immediately - keep working it and they'll usually come back for a better shot.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are our bread-and-butter inshore fish, running 14-18 inches on average with some beauties pushing 4-5 pounds during cold snaps. These spotted silver rockets love grass flats, oyster reefs, and drop-offs in 3-8 feet of water. They're most active during moving tides, especially early morning and late evening. Winter months bring the best big trout action when they school up in deeper holes. What keeps folks coming back is their willingness to hit topwater lures and that distinctive trout fight with lots of head shakes. Plus, they're fantastic table fare with tender, flaky meat that's perfect fried or blackened. Around here, I always start with a popping cork and live shrimp over grass beds - when you see that cork disappear, count to three before setting the hook to let them get it good.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the convict fish of our marshes with those distinctive black stripes and human-like teeth that can crack barnacles like potato chips. Most run 2-5 pounds and 14-18 inches, though we get some hefty 8-pounders around the oil rigs. Look for them tight to any structure - bridge pilings, docks, reefs - anywhere barnacles grow thick. They're year-round residents but really fire up in spring when they're spawning around the passes. Guests love the challenge because these guys are notorious bait thieves with light bites, but the payoff is sweet, flaky white meat that's hard to beat. The secret is using fiddler crabs on a small hook and getting aggressive with your hookset the moment you feel them nibbling - they'll clean your hook in seconds if you hesitate.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer Flounder are masters of disguise - these flatfish change colors to match the bottom and ambush prey with those sideways-facing mouths. Most run 15-20 inches, but we catch some nice ones pushing 5-6 pounds. They hang out on sandy bottoms in 8-25 feet of water, especially near drop-offs and channel edges. Fall months from September through November are when they really turn on and feed heavy before moving offshore. What makes them special is that explosive fight when they first feel the hook - plus they're hands-down some of the best eating fish we catch. My go-to trick is using live mullet or croakers on a circle hook, but here's the key: let them run with it before setting the hook. They grab bait sideways and need time to turn it around.
5.0 out of 5.0What a great time we had fishing with Robbie, he killed it from his knowledge of fishing to knowing the water and everything in-be...
I recently went fishing with Captain Kevin from Down South Fishing Charters, and it was an experience to remember! From the start,...
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