2-Day Louisiana Charter Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Two-day all-inclusive inshore fishing adventure in Louisiana watersExpert crew guides trips to oil camps, rock walls, and marsh areasPackage includes lodging, equipment, bait, and daily catch-and-cook meals
Louisiana's coastal waters hold some of the Gulf's best-kept fishing secrets, and this 2-day charter with Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters puts you right in the middle of it all. We're talking about a serious fishing trip here - not just a quick morning out on the water. You'll be staying overnight, hitting multiple fishing spots, and getting the full Louisiana inshore experience aboard our 35-foot Aluma Marine. This isn't your typical day charter; it's a complete fishing getaway where you can really dial in on the fish and learn what makes these waters so special.
Your adventure kicks off with everything already handled - we're talking rods, reels, tackle, bait, fuel, and even your overnight lodging. The beauty of this setup is you can focus purely on fishing without worrying about gear or logistics. Our crew knows these Louisiana waters like the back of their hand, and we'll be hitting oil camps, rock walls, concrete walls, and marsh areas where fish love to hang out. Each spot offers different opportunities, so you're not just fishing the same structure all day. The 35-foot Aluma Marine gives us the range to move around and find where the fish are biting, whether that's deep structure or shallow marsh pockets. After each day on the water, we'll clean your catch and cook up whatever you want to keep - there's nothing quite like eating fish you caught yourself just hours earlier.
Louisiana inshore fishing is all about reading the structure and matching your technique to what the fish are doing. Around the oil camps and concrete walls, we'll be bouncing jigs and live bait near the pilings where redfish and black drum cruise for easy meals. These structures act like fish magnets - they provide cover, attract baitfish, and create current breaks that predators love. When we hit the rock walls, expect to use heavier tackle since these areas can hold bigger fish that'll try to wrap you up in the rocks. The marsh fishing is a whole different game - we'll be working shallow water with lighter tackle, sight fishing when conditions allow, and targeting grass lines and drop-offs where trout and flounder ambush prey. Our crew will teach you how to work soft plastics, when to switch to live bait, and how to read the water for the subtle signs that fish are around. The variety keeps things interesting and helps you become a more well-rounded angler.
Southern Flounder are the masters of camouflage in these Louisiana waters, lying flat on sandy bottoms waiting for an easy meal to swim by. These fish typically run 15-20 inches, but we see plenty of doormat-sized fish pushing 5+ pounds during peak season from October through December. What makes flounder fishing so addictive is the subtlety - they don't slam your bait like a redfish, they just pick it up and swim off. You've got to pay attention to your line and set the hook when you feel that slight weight. The meat is absolutely phenomenal, making them a customer favorite for the dinner table.
Black Drum are the bulldogs of Louisiana's inshore waters, and when you hook into a big one, you'll know it immediately. These fish can push 30+ pounds and will test your drag system and your arms. They're most active during cooler months and love hanging around structure like oil rigs and concrete walls where they root around for crabs and shellfish. The smaller "puppy drum" in the 2-5 pound range are fantastic eating, while the bigger fish are pure sport - they'll give you a workout you won't forget. Black drum are year-round residents, but spring and fall produce the most consistent action.
Sea Trout, or speckled trout as locals call them, are arguably Louisiana's most popular inshore species. These fish are incredibly adaptable, feeding in everything from 2 feet of water in the marsh to 15 feet around deeper structure. Spring and early summer offer the best trophy potential when big female trout move shallow to spawn. A 5-pound speck is a real trophy, and the fight is spectacular - they'll jump, make long runs, and test your drag. Trout are also excellent table fare, making them perfect for our catch-and-cook sessions. The key to consistent trout fishing is matching your presentation to water clarity and temperature.
Redfish are Louisiana's signature species and the reason many anglers fall in love with Gulf Coast fishing. These copper-colored fighters are built for shallow water battles, using their broad tails and powerful bodies to make blistering runs. Louisiana reds typically range from 20-35 inches, with the slot-sized fish (16-27 inches) being perfect for eating. What makes redfish special is their willingness to eat almost anything - live bait, artificials, topwater plugs, you name it. They're year-round residents but really turn on during fall when they school up in massive numbers. The sight of a big red's back cruising through shallow water will get your heart pumping every time.
Channel Catfish might not be the most glamorous species, but they're consistent producers and absolutely delicious. These whiskered fighters love the deeper holes and structure areas we'll be fishing, and they're particularly active at night and during low-light periods. Louisiana channels commonly run 2-8 pounds, with bigger fish always possible. They're perfect for beginners since they bite aggressively and fight hard, but they'll also keep experienced anglers busy when other species are finicky. Fresh catfish fried up cajun-style is hard to beat, making them a staple of our catch-and-cook meals.
This 2-day fishing package offers serious value for anglers who want to experience the best of Louisiana's inshore fishing scene. With lodging, all gear, bait, fuel, and fish cleaning included, you're getting a complete fishing vacation at a price that's tough to beat.
This 35' Aluma Marine deck boat is built for serious Louisiana fishing adventures. Twin 300HP Yamaha engines push her at 45 knots, getting you to the hot spots fast. The 2010 hull handles choppy waters while keeping up to 5 anglers comfortable with air conditioning between fishing sessions. GPS and radar navigation help locate oil camps and rock walls, while the fish finder shows what's swimming below. The wireless trolling motor lets you work the marsh quietly without spooking fish. Your 2-day charter includes everything - tackle, bait, fuel, and daily catch 'n cook meals prepared right on board. The crew knows these Louisiana waters inside and out, from concrete structures to backcountry marsh edges where redfish and speckled trout feed. End each day with fresh-caught fish cooked your way while planning tomorrow's fishing strategy.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the bulldozers of Louisiana waters - these gray to black bruisers can push 30 pounds regularly, with monsters reaching 90+ pounds. They're bottom feeders with powerful jaws built for crushing oysters and crabs around our oil rigs, rock walls, and oyster reefs. Spring is your best shot when they school up to spawn, making them easier to target in 5-20 feet of water. After spawning they scatter and get tougher to find. What makes them special is that drumming sound they make - you can actually hear schools of them underwater. Keep the smaller ones under 15 pounds for eating; the big ones get tough and stringy. They're incredible fighters that'll test your drag and patience. My go-to trick is fresh blue crab on a Carolina rig with just enough weight to hold bottom. These fish have excellent noses, so let that crab scent work for you.
Ictalurus PunctatusChannel Catfish are the workhorses around our deeper structure - oil rigs, concrete walls, and channel edges where they can reach 20-40 pounds. These whiskered bottom-dwellers use their incredible sense of smell and taste to hunt crawfish, shrimp, and baitfish in 15-40 feet of water. Summer nights are prime time when they move shallow to feed actively. What guests enjoy is their steady, powerful fight and excellent eating quality - firm, white meat that's hard to beat fried up fresh. They're not picky eaters, but the stinkier the bait, the better they like it. I keep a variety of cut bait, live shrimp, and some commercial stink baits on board. Pro tip: once you hook one, there's usually more in the same spot. These fish school up around structure, so work the area thoroughly. Use a strong rod with sharp hooks - their mouths are tough, and that slippery body makes them tough to handle once you get them to the boat.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are Louisiana's signature game fish - bronze-backed beauties with distinctive black spots near their tails. These drum family members average 20-30 inches in our shallow marshes, though bull reds over 40 inches patrol deeper waters. What makes them special is how they cruise super shallow flats, sometimes with their backs out of the water. Year-round fishing is solid, but fall and spring offer the hottest action when they school up. Guests love sight-fishing for tailing reds in skinny water - it's like hunting with a rod. They hit everything from live shrimp to topwater plugs, and smaller ones (under 27 inches) are fantastic eating with firm, mild meat. These fish fight dirty, using their broad sides and shallow water to their advantage. Best local tip: look for nervous water and mullet jumping - that usually means reds are feeding underneath. Cast beyond the disturbance and work your bait back through it.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are Louisiana's bread-and-butter fish, running 14-24 inches with beautiful spotted sides that earned them their nickname. These members of the drum family love our grass flats, shallow bays, and marsh edges in 2-8 feet of water. They're most active during cooler months - fall through early spring - when water temps drop into the 60s and 70s. Summer finds them deeper or in early morning/late evening bite windows. What guests love is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus they're arguably the best eating fish we target. Soft, white, flaky meat that's perfect for our evening fish fries. They can be finicky, so varying your retrieve is key. Local secret: on calm mornings, work a topwater plug over grass beds just as the sun comes up. That surface explosion from a big speckled trout will get your heart pumping every time.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are one of Louisiana's most unique catches - flat, oval-shaped fish with both eyes on one side of their head. They're masters of camouflage, burying themselves in sandy or muddy bottoms waiting to ambush prey. Most run 15-18 inches, but we've seen some push over 30 inches and 20 pounds. You'll find them in shallow bays, estuaries, and around our marsh structure year-round, though they move offshore in winter. Fall and spring are prime time when they're feeding heavy before and after their offshore spawning runs. Guests love the challenge of spotting these perfectly camouflaged predators, plus they make excellent table fare. Pro tip: use a light jig with live shrimp and work it slow along the bottom - when you feel that subtle tap, don't set the hook hard. Their mouths are soft, so just lift steady and keep constant pressure.
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