3 Person Charter Fishing Trip with New Orleans Best
Private Trip
Offshore Fishing
6-8 hour charter targets redfish, trout, and flounder24-foot bay boat accommodates up to three guests comfortablyAll equipment, bait, cleaning, and safety gear included
Nothing beats the feeling of casting your line into Louisiana waters with your closest friends or family. Captain Hunter's got you covered with his 24-foot Sportsman Masters Bay Boat – built for comfort and designed to put you on fish. We're talking about a solid 6-8 hours of fishing time targeting some of the Gulf Coast's most popular species. This isn't your typical crowded party boat experience. With just three anglers max, you'll have plenty of elbow room and personalized attention from a captain who knows these waters like the back of his hand.
Captain Hunter runs a first-class operation that takes all the guesswork out of your fishing day. The moment you step aboard, you'll notice everything's already set up and ready to go. All your rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided – both artificial lures and live bait depending on what the fish are hitting that day. The boat's equipped with all the safety gear you'd expect, plus creature comforts like ice-cold bottled water and a cooler packed with ice to keep your catch fresh. The 24-foot Sportsman Masters gives you a stable platform with plenty of deck space to fight fish without bumping into each other. Captain Hunter brings the local knowledge and entertainment factor that turns a good fishing trip into one you'll be talking about for years. Start times can shift based on tides and conditions, but that flexibility usually works in your favor for better fishing.
The beauty of fishing Louisiana's inshore waters is the variety of techniques that work. Captain Hunter switches up methods based on conditions, target species, and what the fish are doing that particular day. You might find yourself sight-casting to tailing redfish in shallow grass flats, or working live shrimp under popping corks for speckled trout around structure. Bottom fishing with cut bait often produces solid flounder action, especially around drop-offs and channel edges. The captain provides medium-action spinning rods paired with quality reels spooled with braided line – perfect for feeling light bites and having the backbone to handle bigger fish. Artificial lures range from soft plastics and spoons to topwater plugs when conditions are right. Live bait options typically include shrimp, croaker, and whatever's running fresh that week. The boat's electronics help locate structure and baitfish, but Captain Hunter's local knowledge is what really puts you on the productive spots.
Redfish are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers fight harder than just about anything else in shallow water. They're most active during spring and fall months when water temperatures sit in that sweet spot. Reds typically run anywhere from 18 to 35 inches, with the bigger bull reds putting up spectacular fights in open water. What makes them so exciting is their willingness to eat both live and artificial baits, plus you'll often see them feeding in inches-deep water where the visual element adds another layer of excitement. Speckled trout are the other staple species that keeps anglers coming back. These beautiful game fish are known for their delicate mouths and acrobatic jumps when hooked. Peak trout season runs from late spring through early fall, with the best action often happening around dawn and dusk. They're structure-oriented fish that love oyster reefs, grass beds, and drop-offs. A good speckled trout bite can turn into a numbers game real quick. Southern flounder might not win any beauty contests, but they're some of the best eating fish in the Gulf. These ambush predators lie buried in sand and mud, waiting for baitfish to swim overhead. Fall months bring the best flounder action as they stage up for their offshore spawning runs. They require patience and finesse, but landing a doormat flounder is always a highlight. Sheepshead round out the target species list with their distinctive black stripes and human-like teeth. They're notorious bait thieves that require quick reflexes and sharp hooks. Peak sheepshead fishing happens during cooler months around structure like piers, jetties, and oil rigs.
Captain Hunter's three-person charter hits the sweet spot for small groups who want personalized attention without breaking the bank. Everything's included except your fishing license and whatever snacks you want to bring along. The fish cleaning and packaging service means you'll head home with freezer-ready fillets instead of a messy cooler full of whole fish. With Louisiana's year-round fishing opportunities, there's never a bad time to book, but spring and fall typically offer the most consistent action. The 6-8 hour trip length gives you enough time to try different spots and techniques without wearing everyone out. This is the kind of fishing experience that creates lasting memories and usually leads to booking your next trip before you even get back to the dock.
Ready to hit Louisiana's waters? Our 24' Sportsman Masters bay boat is built for serious fishing action. This spacious rig handles the chops with ease while you and two buddies target redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in the productive shallows. Captain Hunter knows these waters inside and out, putting you on the fish with GPS navigation and fish finder tech. The wide deck gives everyone room to cast, fight fish, and move around without tangling lines. With all gear, bait, ice, and cleaning included, just bring your license and appetite for adventure. Whether the fish are schooling in the grass beds or cruising the drop-offs, this stable platform gets you there ready to bend rods.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the copper-colored bruisers of the flats, easily spotted by their distinctive black spot near the tail and bronze-red coloring. Most fish we catch run 20-35 inches, but they can grow much bigger offshore. These fish love super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs stick out. Look for them around oyster bars, grass flats, and marsh edges in 1-4 feet of water. They're year-round residents but really turn on during spring and fall when they're actively feeding. What guests love is their aggressive strikes and strong runs - they'll drag line off your reel and test your drag. Plus they're fantastic eating with mild, sweet meat. These fish aren't picky eaters and will hit everything from topwater plugs to live shrimp. The secret is being quiet on approach and making accurate casts - they spook easily in skinny water. When you see them tailing or cruising, cast ahead of them and let your bait intercept their path.
Salmo TruttaSea Trout, or Speckled Trout as locals call them, are beautiful fish with silver sides covered in distinctive black spots. Most run 14-24 inches and weigh 1-5 pounds, making them perfect for light tackle fishing. You'll find them over grass flats and in shallow bays, especially during low light conditions at dawn and dusk. They're most active in spring and fall when water temps are comfortable. What makes them special is their willingness to hit topwater lures - nothing beats watching one explode on a surface plug in skinny water. The meat is delicate and flaky, but don't overcook it or it gets mushy. These fish are ambush predators that love to suspend around structure or cruise grass beds hunting shrimp and small baitfish. My go-to technique is working a soft plastic jig slowly over the grass tops during moving water. Keep your drag light - their mouths are soft and they'll throw the hook if you horse them.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead earn their nickname "convict fish" from those distinctive black and white stripes running down their sides. These crafty fish typically weigh 1-8 pounds and stretch 14-20 inches, though big ones can hit 20 pounds. They hang around any structure they can find - docks, bridges, pilings, reefs - anywhere barnacles and small crabs are abundant. Their human-like teeth are perfect for crushing shells, making them tough fighters once hooked. Spring months from February through April are prime time when they spawn around structures. What guests love most is the challenge - they're notorious bait thieves with incredibly light bites. The meat is outstanding though, sweet white flesh that's worth the effort. Here's the trick: use small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, and get your bait tight to the structure. When you feel them nibbling, don't wait - set that hook hard immediately. They'll steal your bait clean if you hesitate even a second.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are masters of disguise that bury themselves in sand and mud bottoms, waiting to ambush prey. These flat, oval-shaped fish typically run 15-18 inches and around 5 pounds, though they can reach 33 inches. You'll find them in shallow bays, estuaries, and coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms. Both eyes sit on their left side - nature's quirky design that makes them fascinating to catch. Fall and winter are prime time when they move toward deeper offshore waters. They put up a decent fight and make excellent table fare with sweet, white meat. The key to landing them is patience - use live shrimp or small fish on a slip sinker rig and let it sit on the bottom. When you feel that subtle tap, give them a second to fully take the bait before setting the hook. They're notorious for stealing bait right off your hook if you're too quick.
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