Lafitte Louisiana 4-Person Inshore Fishing Charter
Private Trip
Fishing
Fourhour inshore charter targeting redfish, trout, and flounderProfessional tackle provided on 24foot Blazer Bay boatPrivate guided trips accommodate up to four guests
When you're looking for some of the best inshore fishing Louisiana has to offer, Marsh Point Fishing Charters knows exactly where to take you. This 4-hour private charter puts you right in the heart of the Barataria Basin, where the marshes are loaded with red drum, sea trout, flounder, sheepshead, and black drum. Captain and crew provide all the professional tackle and gear on a spacious 24-foot Blazer Bay boat that handles these shallow waters like a dream. The trip covers up to four anglers, so grab your fishing buddies and get ready for some serious action in Louisiana's legendary inshore waters.
Your morning starts at the Lafitte marina, where you'll meet your captain and load up on a well-equipped 24-foot Blazer Bay designed specifically for navigating these marshes. The Barataria Basin offers incredible diversity – one minute you're fishing grass flats for sea trout, the next you're working structure for sheepshead or sight-casting to tailing red drum in skinny water. Four hours gives you plenty of time to hit multiple spots and adapt to what's biting that day. The boat's shallow draft lets your captain access areas where bigger vessels can't go, putting you on fish that see less pressure. Don't forget to grab your Louisiana fishing license before you show up – you'll need it to keep anything you catch. The captain handles everything else, from bait selection to finding the most productive water.
Marsh Point provides all the professional gear you'll need, but understanding the techniques makes your day even better. In the Barataria Basin, we're talking about sight-fishing with topwater plugs early morning, switching to soft plastics when the sun gets higher, and working live bait around structure when the bite gets finicky. The 24-foot Blazer Bay gives you casting room and stability for accurate presentations. Your captain will rig everything from popping corks with live shrimp to paddle tail soft plastics on jig heads, depending on conditions and target species. The shallow draft capability means working water from two feet deep all the way down to eight or ten feet, covering everything from grass beds to shell reefs. When the red drum are tailing in super shallow water, you might find yourself sight-casting with spoons or topwater baits – some of the most exciting fishing you'll ever experience.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana inshore fishing, and the Barataria Basin holds some real bulls. These copper-colored fighters average 20-30 inches, with plenty of oversized fish in the mix. Spring and fall offer the best action when they're schooled up and feeding aggressively. What makes redfish so special is their willingness to eat just about anything – live bait, artificials, topwater plugs – and their bulldogging fights that'll test your drag system. Sea trout love the grass flats and drop-offs throughout the basin, especially during cooler months when they stack up in deeper holes. These spotted beauties average 14-18 inches but don't let their size fool you – they're excellent table fare and fun on light tackle. Southern flounder are ambush predators that lay buried in sandy bottoms near structure, making them a challenge to locate but incredibly rewarding once you dial in the pattern. Black drum grow massive in these waters, with fish over 30 pounds not uncommon around shell reefs and bridge pilings. They're powerful fish that'll give you a serious workout. Sheepshead are the convict-striped bait thieves that hang around any kind of structure, from old crab traps to dock pilings. They're notorious for their light bites and incredible table quality, making them a favorite target when other species slow down.
The Barataria Basin doesn't give up its secrets easily, but with Marsh Point Fishing Charters, you're fishing with someone who knows these waters inside and out. Four hours on a top-rated boat with professional gear and local expertise – that's what separates a good day from a great day on the water. Whether you're introducing kids to fishing or you're seasoned anglers looking for your next personal best, this charter delivers the goods. The diversity of species means constant action, and the private boat ensures you're fishing at your own pace without dealing with crowds. Louisiana's inshore fishing is world-class, and this trip puts you right in the middle of it all. Don't wait too long to book – the best dates fill up fast, especially during peak seasons when the fishing really lights up.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are the heavyweights of our marsh, running anywhere from 5-30 pounds with some monsters pushing 50+ pounds. These fish love oyster beds, muddy bottoms, and shallow flats where they crush crabs and shellfish with powerful jaws. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - you'll actually hear them drumming underwater. They're known for their bulldogging fight that'll test your drag, plus they're excellent eating when kept under 15 pounds (bigger ones get tough and wormy). The distinctive barbels under their chin help them root around the bottom for food. You can target them year-round in our waters, but March through May is when they really turn on. Pro tip: use fresh blue crab or shrimp on the bottom with a 1-2 oz weight. When you feel that steady pull, it's usually a drum.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the crown jewel of our marsh - bronze-colored bruisers with that distinctive black spot near the tail. They typically run 20-30 inches in our waters, though we see plenty of slot fish and some bigger bulls over 27 inches. These fish love super shallow water, often in less than 3 feet around oyster beds, grass flats, and marsh edges. You'll find them year-round, but fall is prime when they school up in big numbers. What makes them special is that powerful fight - they'll make long runs and really test your tackle. Plus they're beautiful fish and excellent eating in the slot. They're not picky eaters and will hit everything from topwater plugs to live shrimp. Local tip: look for nervous water or tailing fish in the shallows on calm days. When you spot them, make a quiet approach and cast well ahead of where they're moving.
Salmo TruttaSpotted sea trout, or "specks" as we call them, are the bread and butter of our marsh fishing. They typically run 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, with some nice "gator trout" pushing 4-5 pounds. These silver beauties with black spots love grass flats and shallow bayous, especially around shell beds and drop-offs. They're most active during moving tides and low-light periods like dawn and dusk. Spring through fall is prime time, with summer nights being particularly productive. What guests love is their aggressive strikes on topwater lures and their excellent eating quality - mild, tender white meat that's hard to beat. They're also great fighters for their size, making long runs and jumping. Here's a local secret: during summer, fish the lights around docks and bridges at night with live shrimp under a popping cork. The trout stack up there feeding on baitfish.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the convict fish of our waters with those distinctive black and white stripes, but don't let their looks fool you - they're excellent table fare with sweet, flaky white meat. Most run 1-5 pounds and 14-18 inches, though we get some nice 8-10 pounders around structure. They're structure junkies, hanging tight to docks, pilings, and oyster beds where they pick off barnacles and crabs with their human-like teeth. Spring is peak season when they move shallow to spawn. What makes them fun is they're notorious bait thieves - you really have to pay attention and set the hook quick when you feel that subtle nibble. They're also one of the best eating fish in our waters. Local tip: use small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, keep your bait tight to structure, and set the hook hard the second you feel weight.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are masters of disguise - these flat fish bury themselves in mud and sand to ambush prey. They typically run 15-18 inches and weigh around 5 pounds, though we occasionally see bigger ones pushing 20+ pounds. You'll find them on shallow muddy bottoms throughout our marshes and bayous, especially near structure like oyster beds. Fall and winter are prime time when they're moving toward deeper water. What makes them special is that unique flatfish fight and their excellent table fare - sweet, flaky white meat that's hard to beat. They're also fascinating to look at with both eyes on one side of their head. Here's a local trick: when you feel that subtle tap, don't set the hook right away. Let them run with it a few seconds - flounder like to grab bait sideways first.
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