Louisiana Fishing Charter 3 Person
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Private 6hour inshore fishing charter for up to 3 guestsTarget speckled trout and flounder with experienced Captain TimAll equipment, bait, fuel and fish cleaning included
When you're looking for a top-rated inshore fishing experience in Louisiana's prime waters, this 6-hour private charter with Captain Tim delivers exactly what serious anglers want. Operating out of Shell Beach or Hopedale, this customer favorite trip targets speckled trout and flounder in some of the most productive marsh waters along the Gulf Coast. Starting at 5:00 AM, you'll hit the water when fish are most active and feeding aggressively. With everything included – live bait, ice, fuel, and fish cleaning – you can focus on what matters most: putting quality fish in the cooler.
Captain Tim knows these Louisiana marshes like the back of his hand, and he plans every trip around the tides, weather patterns, and daily fish movement. You're not getting a cookie-cutter experience here – each outing is tailored to current conditions to maximize your time on productive water. The 3-person capacity keeps things intimate and allows for plenty of personal instruction, whether you're a seasoned angler looking to dial in your technique or someone newer to inshore fishing who wants to learn the ropes. The boat launches from either Shell Beach or Hopedale depending on where the fish are biting best, giving you access to miles of pristine marsh, grass flats, and productive structure. You'll fish a mix of depths and cover types throughout the day, from shallow grass beds where trout ambush baitfish to deeper cuts where flounder lay in wait for an easy meal.
This charter focuses on proven inshore techniques that consistently produce results in Louisiana waters. You'll primarily use live bait – typically croaker, shrimp, or pogies – fished under popping corks or on Carolina rigs depending on the situation. Captain Tim provides all the tackle you need, including quality rods and reels spooled with appropriate line for the conditions. When targeting speckled trout, expect to work the grass flats with topwater plugs early in the morning, then transition to live bait under corks as the sun gets higher. For flounder, you'll drift live bait along channel edges, shell beds, and drop-offs where these ambush predators like to set up. The captain reads the water constantly, adjusting techniques based on tide movement, bait activity, and fish behavior. Don't be surprised if you switch between several different approaches throughout the day – that's how you stay on fish in these dynamic marsh environments.
Speckled trout are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These beautiful gamefish are aggressive feeders that put up a solid fight and taste fantastic on the table. In these waters, you'll typically encounter trout ranging from keeper size around 12 inches up to solid 3-4 pound fish, with the occasional 5+ pound "gator trout" that'll make your drag sing. Spring and fall are prime time for specks, when cooler water temperatures have them feeding heavily in the shallows. They're ambush predators that love to hide in grass beds and around structure, exploding on topwater lures in spectacular fashion during low-light periods. What makes trout fishing so addictive is their willingness to bite – on good days, you can catch dozens while learning to read the subtle signs that indicate where they're holding.
Southern flounder are the ultimate marsh predator and one of the most rewarding fish to target in these Louisiana waters. These flatfish are masters of camouflage, burying themselves in sand and mud along channel edges and ambush points where they wait for unsuspecting prey. Flounder fishing requires patience and technique – you're essentially sight fishing much of the time, looking for the telltale puff of sediment or subtle outline that gives away their position. When you hook a quality flounder, they make powerful runs and use their flat bodies to create maximum resistance. The eating quality is world-class, with firm white meat that's perfect for the dinner table. Fall is prime flounder season as they begin their migration toward deeper water, fattening up and becoming more aggressive. A slot-limit flounder in the 16-20 inch range is a trophy fish that represents the pinnacle of inshore angling skill.
This best trip option gives you everything needed for a productive day on Louisiana's renowned inshore waters. With Captain Tim's local knowledge, quality tackle, live bait, and fish cleaning service all included, you're getting exceptional value for a private charter experience. The early 5:00 AM start time means you'll be fishing during the most productive hours when speckled trout and flounder are actively feeding. Whether you're planning a guys' trip, teaching kids to fish, or just want to experience some of the Gulf Coast's finest inshore action, this 3-person charter delivers the personal attention and fishing success that keeps anglers coming back season after season. Remember that deposits are non-refundable, so plan accordingly when you're ready to secure your dates for this trending Louisiana fishing adventure.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are one of our most consistent inshore targets, running 14-24 inches and averaging 1-5 pounds in these Louisiana waters. You'll find them hanging around grass flats, oyster reefs, and marsh edges where they ambush shrimp, crabs, and baitfish. They're most active during moving tides, especially early morning and late evening when the water's cooler. What makes specks special is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials - they'll slam a topwater plug one minute and sip a live shrimp the next. The meat is white, flaky, and some of the best eating you'll find inshore. My tip: when targeting specks over grass, use a popping cork with about 18 inches of leader to keep your bait just above the vegetation where they like to feed.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are the masters of disguise in our shallow waters, typically running 15-18 inches with some reaching over 20. These flatfish bury themselves in sandy and muddy bottoms along drop-offs, channel edges, and around structure where they ambush passing prey. Fall migration from September through November is prime time when they're moving toward deeper water to spawn. What guests love about flounder fishing is the challenge - you're sight-fishing for fish that are nearly invisible until they move. The payoff is some of the finest table fare in the Gulf with sweet, white meat that's hard to beat. The key to hooking more flounder is patience and a slow presentation. When you feel that subtle tap-tap, count to three before setting the hook - they need time to fully commit to the bait.
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