Full Day + Night Fishing Combo in South Louisiana
Private Trip
Fishing
Full day combo with rod fishing and night bowfishingTarget redfish and trout in South Louisiana watersSmall group trips limited to maximum 4 guests
If you're looking to squeeze every bit of fishing action out of a single trip, this combo package with Marsh Monster Charters delivers exactly that. You'll start early with a traditional rod and reel charter targeting redfish and speckled trout in Louisiana's legendary marshes, then come back after dark for something completely different – bowfishing under the lights. It's two distinct fishing experiences rolled into one epic day that shows you why South Louisiana is considered one of the top fishing destinations in the country. We keep groups small at just 4 anglers max, so everyone gets plenty of shots and personal attention from your guide.
Your day kicks off with a 5-6 hour rod and reel charter through the maze of canals, ponds, and grass beds that make up Louisiana's coastal marsh. This isn't your typical open-water fishing – we're hunting redfish and trout in skinny water where sight fishing and precision casting make all the difference. The morning bite is usually hot, and you'll work everything from topwater plugs to soft plastics depending on what the fish are telling us. After a break back at the dock, we head out again after sunset for the bowfishing portion. This is where things get really interesting – we'll rig up the boat with high-powered LED lights that turn night into day, attracting gar, drum, and other rough fish that come up to investigate. The bow and arrow adds a whole new element of skill and excitement that most anglers have never experienced.
For the daytime rod and reel portion, we provide all the tackle you'll need – medium-heavy spinning rods paired with reels spooled with 20-30 pound braid. Lure selection depends on conditions, but expect to throw everything from Gulp shrimp under popping corks to spoons and soft plastics worked along grass lines and oyster reefs. The key in these shallow marshes is staying quiet and making accurate casts to specific structure. When we switch to bowfishing after dark, it's a completely different game. We'll set you up with recurve bows and arrows designed specifically for fish, plus all the safety gear. The boat gets transformed with banks of LED lights that penetrate several feet into the water column. Bowfishing requires patience and practice – you're aiming below where the fish appears due to light refraction, and timing your shot as fish move through the light. Don't worry if you've never done it before; most of our guests pick it up quickly once they understand the basics.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-30 inches in our waters and fight like fish twice their size. They're year-round residents, but fall and winter often produce the best action as they school up in deeper holes and along channel edges. What makes reds so special is their willingness to eat just about anything and their habit of feeding in water so shallow their backs stick out. There's nothing quite like watching a big red crush a topwater lure in two feet of water. During the bowfishing portion, you'll encounter longnose gar – prehistoric fish that can reach 4-5 feet long and look like something from another era. Gar are incredibly tough and provide excellent target practice with their long, narrow profile. They're most active at night when they cruise near the surface hunting for baitfish.
Speckled trout round out the rod and reel action and are Louisiana's most popular gamefish. These beautiful fish with distinctive spots along their sides are structure-oriented, hanging around oyster reefs, grass beds, and drop-offs. Spring and fall offer the most consistent trout fishing, with fish averaging 14-18 inches and the occasional "gator trout" pushing 6-8 pounds. Specks are more finicky than reds when it comes to lure presentation, making them perfect for anglers who enjoy the technical side of fishing. Black drum are another bowfishing target that shows up regularly under the lights. These bottom-dwellers can get massive – we've seen drum over 40 pounds cruising through the lights. They're not the fastest swimmers, but their size makes them an impressive target for bow anglers looking to test their accuracy on something substantial.
This combo trip represents the best value for serious anglers who want to experience everything South Louisiana has to offer in a single outing. You'll leave with a deep appreciation for both traditional angling techniques and the ancient art of bowfishing, plus stories that'll last a lifetime. The small group size ensures everyone gets individual attention and plenty of opportunities to put fish in the boat. Whether you're a local angler looking to try something new or visiting from out of state, this trip showcases why Louisiana's coastal marshes are considered world-class fishing grounds. Spots fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons, so don't wait to secure your date. Contact Marsh Monster Charters today to book your full day and night fishing adventure – your most complete Louisiana fishing experience awaits.
Lafitte, LA