Sulphur Inshore Fishing - 7 Hour Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
7hour inshore fishing trip accommodates up to 4 guestsAll equipment, tackle, and fish cleaning services includedOperated by experienced Fishing Tom Guide Service team
Looking for a solid day on the Louisiana waters? Captain Tom knows these Sulphur marshes like the back of his hand, and he's ready to put you on some serious fish. This 7-hour trip gives you plenty of time to work the flats, hit multiple spots, and really dial in on what's biting. With all your gear provided and fish cleaning included, you just need to show up with your license and be ready to fish. The extra hours make all the difference when you're chasing trophy redfish and speckled trout in these productive waters.
Captain Tom runs a top-rated operation that focuses on putting fish in the boat while keeping things relaxed and fun. You'll launch early and spend your day working the best spots around Sulphur's extensive marsh system. The boat accommodates up to 4 anglers comfortably, so you've got plenty of room to cast without getting tangled up. Expect to cover some serious water as Tom moves between productive areas based on tides, weather, and what intel he's gathered from recent trips. The marshes here are loaded with structure - from oyster reefs to grass flats to deeper channels where big fish love to ambush bait. Seven hours gives you the luxury of time to really work an area when the bite is hot, or move around to find active fish when they're being finicky.
This is primarily sight fishing and structure fishing at its finest. You'll be throwing everything from live shrimp under popping corks to soft plastics worked slowly along the bottom. Captain Tom provides all the rods, reels, and tackle you'll need, plus he keeps a good selection of live bait on board. Depending on conditions, you might be casting spoons at cruising redfish in skinny water, bouncing jigs around oyster bars for sheepshead, or working topwater plugs at first light when the trout are busting bait on the surface. The beauty of these Louisiana marshes is the variety - you're constantly switching up techniques as you target different species throughout the day. Tom will have you rigged up with circle hooks for the bigger drum and reds, while switching to lighter tackle when the trout bite gets going.
Black Drum around Sulphur are absolute bruisers, and these fish will test your drag system like nothing else. They typically run 15-40 pounds in these waters, with the occasional monster pushing 50-plus. Spring and fall are prime time when they're feeding heavily on crabs and shrimp around the oyster reefs. What makes black drum so exciting is their raw power - they don't jump like a tarpon, but they'll pull drag for what feels like forever. The fight is all about endurance, and landing a big drum after a 10-minute battle is something you won't forget.
Sheepshead fishing here is technical and rewarding. These convict-striped thieves are notorious bait stealers, but once you get the hang of feeling their subtle bite, you're in for some excellent table fare. They average 2-4 pounds with occasional slabs hitting 6-8 pounds. Winter months are typically best when they're staging around structure before their spring spawn. The trick is using small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, and being ready to set the hook at the slightest tick.
Sea Trout, or speckled trout as the locals call them, are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing. These spotted beauties average 14-18 inches but the gator trout over 5 pounds are what dreams are made of. They're most active during cooler months and low-light periods. What makes specks so fun is their willingness to hit topwater baits - there's nothing quite like watching a big trout blow up on a surface plug in shallow water. They're also excellent eating, making them a customer favorite for fish fries back home.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana marshes, and Sulphur's waters hold some real giants. These copper-colored bulldogs typically run 20-35 inches in these parts, with the occasional bull red stretching the tape past 40 inches. They're year-round residents, but fall brings the best action when they school up in shallow bays. Reds are perfect for sight fishing - watching one inhale your bait in 18 inches of clear water gets your heart racing every single time. Their initial run is legendary, often taking you well into your backing before you can turn their head.
Seven hours with Captain Tom gives you the best shot at a memorable day on Sulphur's world-class inshore waters. With all gear provided and fish cleaning included, you're getting serious value for a full day of fishing. These longer trips consistently produce better catches because you have time to adapt to conditions and really work the productive areas. The marshes around Sulphur are some of Louisiana's most reliable fishing grounds, and Tom's local knowledge puts you on fish that visiting anglers often miss. Just grab your Louisiana fishing license, pack some snacks and drinks, and get ready for a day of sight fishing and structure fishing that showcases why this area has such a reputation among serious anglers.
This motorboat is built for serious fishing in Sulphur's productive inshore waters. The wireless trolling motor lets you slip into shallow spots without spooking the fish, while the GPS keeps you on your favorite honey holes. The fish finder helps you locate structure and baitfish where the action happens. With an ice box on board, your catch stays fresh during the full 7-hour trip. The boat comfortably handles up to 3 anglers with room to move around and work different areas. Perfect for targeting redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in the marshes and nearshore waters around Sulphur. You'll have plenty of space for all the gear and enough time on the water to make it count.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the bruisers of our local waters, ranging from 5-30 pounds with some monsters hitting 90 pounds. They're bottom-feeders with powerful jaws that crush oysters and crabs around muddy flats and oyster beds. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning, making them much easier to target. You'll hear them "drumming" underwater - that croaking sound they're famous for. They put up a solid fight and smaller ones under 15 pounds make great eating with white, flaky meat. Here's the trick: use fresh crab on a Carolina rig and keep your bait right on the bottom. They're picky eaters but once they commit, hang on tight.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our shallow water fishing, with that copper-red color and distinctive black spot near the tail. Most run 20-35 inches, but we see plenty of bulls pushing 40+ inches and 30 pounds. They cruise the flats in 1-4 feet of water, sometimes so shallow their backs show above the surface. Year-round fishing is good, but fall really fires them up as baitfish move through. They hit hard and make long runs that'll test your drag. The smaller ones are sweet eating with mild, firm meat. Best advice I can give: look for nervous water and muddy spots where they're rooting around for crabs. A gold spoon or topwater plug will get their attention fast.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are our bread-and-butter fish, typically running 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds with their distinctive spotted silver sides. They love grass flats and shallow bays, especially at night when they come up to feed on shrimp and small baitfish. Spring through fall gives you the best shots, though winter can be productive when they school up in deeper channels. They're scrappy fighters and their soft, white meat is some of the best eating around - just don't overcook it. These fish respond well to topwater plugs and soft plastics worked slowly. My go-to trick: fish the grass edges at dawn and dusk with a popping cork and live shrimp about 18 inches down.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" with their black and white stripes, running 1-8 pounds typically but capable of reaching 20 pounds. They hang tight around any structure - docks, bridges, oil rigs - feeding on barnacles and crabs with those famous human-like teeth. Spring months bring the best action when they spawn around channel passes and jetties. They're notorious bait thieves, so you'll need to stay sharp and set the hook hard when you feel them nibbling. The white meat is sweet and flaky, making them top table fare. Pro tip: get your bait as close to the pilings as possible and don't anchor - just drift up quiet-like to avoid spooking them.
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