1-2 Person Charter Fishing Trip with New Orleans Best Charters
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
Target redfish, speckled trout, and flounder on spacious bay boatSix to eight hour charter includes all gear and baitProfessional captain provides local knowledge and fish cleaning service
Looking for a top-rated fishing experience that won't break the bank or crowd your space? This intimate charter puts you and one buddy on 24 feet of pure fishing machine with Captain Hunter, who knows these Louisiana waters like the back of his hand. We're talking 6-8 hours of serious angling time targeting the Gulf Coast's most sought-after species – redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead. Everything's included except your fishing license and whatever snacks you want to munch on between catches. No need to stress about gear, bait, or even cleaning your fish – we've got all that handled so you can focus on what matters: putting fish in the boat.
Captain Hunter runs a spacious 24-foot Sportsman Masters Bay Boat that's built for comfort and fishing efficiency. This isn't some cramped little skiff where you're bumping elbows all day. You'll have plenty of room to cast, fight fish, and move around without getting in each other's way. The boat comes loaded with all the safety gear, quality fishing equipment, fresh ice, and bottled water to keep you hydrated under that Louisiana sun. We provide both artificial lures and live bait depending on what the fish are hitting that day. Start times can vary based on tides, weather, and what's biting best – Captain Hunter will work with you to maximize your chances of success. This is a customer favorite setup because it gives you that personal guide experience without paying for a bunch of empty seats.
We fish these waters using a mix of techniques that Captain Hunter has dialed in over years of guiding. Depending on conditions and target species, you might be throwing topwater plugs at redfish in shallow grass flats, working soft plastics along oyster reefs for speckled trout, or bouncing jigs on sandy bottoms where flounder like to ambush prey. The boat's equipped with quality rods and reels matched to the fish we're after – medium action spinning setups that can handle everything from schoolie trout to bull reds. Live bait fishing with shrimp, croakers, or pogies often produces the biggest fish, especially when we locate structure or baitfish schools on the fish finder. Captain Hunter reads water conditions, tides, and seasonal patterns to put you on fish consistently. He'll teach you local techniques that work in these specific waters, so you're not just catching fish – you're learning how to catch them again on your own.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers range from schoolie-sized fish around 20 inches up to bull reds pushing 40+ inches and 30+ pounds. They're aggressive feeders that hit hard and fight even harder, making long runs and using their broad sides to bulldoze against your drag. Best fishing happens during spring and fall when they school up in shallow water, but we catch them year-round. What makes reds special is their willingness to eat just about anything – live shrimp, cut bait, topwater plugs, or soft plastics. When you hook into a bull red, you'll know why anglers travel from across the country just to battle these fish.
Sea Trout, locally called speckled trout or just "specks," are the bread and butter of Louisiana fishing. These beautiful spotted fish typically run 12-20 inches with occasional "gator trout" reaching 24+ inches and 5+ pounds. They're structure-oriented fish that love oyster reefs, grass beds, and drop-offs where they can ambush baitfish. Specks hit soft plastics worked slowly along the bottom, but they'll also crush topwater lures during dawn and dusk feeding periods. What's great about trout fishing is the consistency – when you find them, you usually find them in numbers. They're also excellent table fare, making them perfect for anglers who want to take home a fresh fish dinner.
Southern Flounder are the masters of camouflage and one of the most underrated fighters in these waters. These flatfish can reach 20+ inches and several pounds, lying perfectly hidden on sandy or muddy bottoms until prey swims by. They hit live bait hard and make surprisingly strong runs for fish that spend most of their time on the bottom. Fall months bring the best flounder action as they fatten up before their offshore spawning runs. Captain Hunter knows the specific bottom contours and current breaks where big flounder hold, making this a world-class destination for targeting them. They're also some of the best eating fish in the Gulf, with sweet white meat that's perfect for frying or grilling.
Sheepshead might be the trickiest fish to catch, but they're absolutely worth the effort. These black-and-white striped fish have human-like teeth designed for crushing crabs and barnacles off structure. They're notorious bait stealers that require patience and finesse to hook consistently. Most sheepshead run 12-16 inches, but winter brings trophy fish over 20 inches and 8+ pounds. They congregate around any hard structure – bridge pilings, oil rigs, jetties, and reef areas. What makes sheepshead fishing addictive is the challenge – they'll test your skills and patience, but when you figure out their bite pattern, you can load the boat. Plus, they're phenomenal table fare with firm, white meat that rivals any restaurant fish.
This renowned 1-2 person charter delivers exactly what serious anglers want – personalized attention, quality equipment, local expertise, and consistent action on Louisiana's best inshore species. Captain Hunter's knowledge of these waters combined with a well-equipped boat creates the perfect setup for both beginners learning the ropes and experienced anglers wanting to dial in local techniques. Everything's included except your fishing license, so you can show up
Step aboard our 24-foot Sportsman Masters Bay Boat and get ready to chase Louisiana's finest game fish! This spacious bay boat cuts through the water with ease while keeping you comfortable during those long 6-8 hour fishing sessions. Captain Hunter's got you covered with GPS navigation and fish finder technology to put you right on top of hungry redfish, speckled trout, and flounder. The roomy deck gives you plenty of space to fight fish and move around, whether you're casting to shallow grass beds or working deeper drop-offs. With all fishing gear, live bait, ice, and safety equipment included, you just need to bring your license and appetite for action. The boat handles Louisiana's backwaters and nearshore spots perfectly, giving you access to prime fishing grounds where the big ones are waiting.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the ultimate sight-fishing target with their copper-bronze backs and distinctive black spots near the tail. They typically run 20-30 inches and 5-15 pounds in the shallows, with monster bulls over 30 pounds lurking in deeper water. These fish love 1-4 feet of water around oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges where they cruise looking for crabs and shrimp. Fall is peak season when they school up, but we catch them year-round. What makes reds special is their powerful runs and that bronze flash when they turn sideways. They're also great table fare when kept within slot limits. The beauty of redfish is they'll eat almost anything - live shrimp, cut bait, or artificials. My secret weapon is a gold spoon worked over grass flats on moving water. The flash and wobble drives them crazy, and when you see that wake coming at your lure, hang on tight.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are bread-and-butter fish that'll keep your rod bent all day long. Most range 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, with the occasional wall-hanger pushing 5+ pounds in deeper water. They love grass flats, drop-offs, and oyster bars in 2-8 feet of water. Spring and fall are money seasons when they're feeding aggressively, though summer dawn and dusk fishing can be lights-out. What makes specks special is their willingness to hit topwater lures - nothing beats that explosive surface strike at first light. They're also some of the best eating fish in the bay with tender, mild white meat. The trick is matching your lure to the bait size they're feeding on. When they're picky, downsize to a 1/8 oz jig with a small paddle tail and work it slow along the bottom edges of grass beds. That subtle presentation will get bites when nothing else works.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the ultimate structure fish with their distinctive black and white stripes earning them the nickname "convict fish." Most run 1-3 pounds and 14-18 inches, but the big ones can hit 8+ pounds around deeper structures. You'll find them glued to any hard bottom - docks, bridges, oyster bars, and rock piles where they pick barnacles and crabs. Spring spawning season from March through May is prime time when they school up heavy. People love targeting them because they're scrappy fighters and absolutely fantastic eating with sweet, flaky white meat. The challenge is they're notorious bait thieves with those human-like teeth. Here's the key: use small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, keep your bait tight to the structure, and when you feel that subtle tap-tap, set the hook hard and fast before they steal your bait.
Paralichthys LethostigmaThese flatfish are masters of disguise, laying buried in sandy or muddy bottoms waiting to ambush prey. You'll typically find them in 15-18 inches running 3-5 pounds, though we've seen some push 20+ pounds. They love shallow bays, grass flats, and channel edges where they can blend into the bottom. Fall through early spring gives us the best action when they're feeding heavy before moving offshore. What makes flounder fishing special is that unique "thump" when they hit - totally different from any other fish. Plus, they're hard to beat on the dinner table with that sweet, white meat. My go-to tip: once you feel that bite, count to three before setting the hook. They need time to turn the bait in their mouth, and rushing it will cost you fish every time.
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