Private Inshore Fishing with 2-Night Lodging
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Twoday inshore fishing adventure with comfortable lodging includedTarget redfish, black drum, and speckled trout in Louisiana watersAll equipment, fuel, snacks, and drinks provided for two anglers
Looking for a fishing getaway that doesn't rush you back to reality? Captain Brandt at Rojo Charters has put together something special in Louisiana's Houma area – a two-day inshore fishing package that includes comfortable lodging for two anglers. This isn't your typical day trip where you're watching the clock. Instead, you get 48 hours to really settle into the rhythm of Louisiana's coastal waters, with nights spent recovering and swapping fish stories before hitting prime feeding times again the next morning. The package runs $1600 for two anglers and covers everything you need to focus on what matters: getting fish in the boat.
Your fishing adventure kicks off at 6:00 AM sharp, when the marsh is still cool and the fish are actively feeding. Captain Brandt knows these waters like the back of his hand, rotating between the productive areas around Dularge, Dulac, and Cocodrie depending on tides, weather, and where the fish are biting best. These aren't tourist spots – they're working fishing grounds where locals have been pulling dinner out of the water for generations. The marsh grass provides perfect ambush points for redfish, while the deeper cuts and channels hold speckled trout and black drum. You'll spend your days sight-casting to tailing reds in skinny water, working soft plastics along oyster reefs, and reading the water for signs of feeding fish. The lodging component means you're not dealing with long drives back to civilization each evening. Instead, you can stay close to the action, wake up refreshed, and be back on prime fishing spots while visiting anglers are still driving down from New Orleans or Baton Rouge.
Captain Brandt provides all the gear, which means you're fishing with equipment specifically chosen for Louisiana inshore conditions. We're talking medium-light spinning rods paired with reels that can handle the salt spray and occasional big bull red that doesn't want to come quietly. The tackle box includes everything from quarter-ounce jig heads tipped with soft plastics to topwater poppers for those explosive morning strikes. Depending on conditions, you might be throwing gold spoons into feeding schools, working live shrimp under popping corks, or sight-casting to individual fish with weedless soft plastics. The beauty of inshore fishing here is the variety – one minute you're working a topwater plug over a grass flat at sunrise, the next you're bouncing a jig along an oyster reef drop-off. Captain Brandt reads the conditions and adjusts tactics accordingly, whether that means switching to lighter tackle when the fish are finicky or stepping up to heavier gear when the big drum are feeding. The fuel, snacks, and drinks are covered too, so you can stay focused on fishing instead of logistics.
The Louisiana coast serves up three main characters that make inshore fishing here world-class. Redfish are the stars of the show, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers hang around oyster reefs, grass flats, and marsh edges year-round, though they're most aggressive during spring and fall when water temperatures are comfortable. A typical Louisiana red runs 20 to 28 inches, with enough fight to test your drag and enough smarts to make you work for every fish. What makes them special is their willingness to eat – they'll crush topwater plugs, inhale live bait, and track down soft plastics with serious commitment. Plus, they're beautiful fish with that distinctive spot near the tail and bronze coloring that photographs perfectly.
Speckled trout bring a different game to the table. These fish are all about finesse and timing, preferring slightly deeper water around shell beds and channel edges. Spring through early summer is prime time, when they move shallow to spawn and become more predictable. A good Louisiana speck weighs 2 to 4 pounds, but they make up for size with sheer numbers when you find them schooled up. They're also excellent table fare, which makes filling the cooler with specks a double win. The key with trout is matching the hatch – they can be picky about bait presentation and will shut down if you're too aggressive.
Southern flounder round out the slam, and they're the thinking angler's fish. These ambush predators bury themselves in sand and mud near structure, waiting for bait to swim within striking distance. Fall is flounder prime time as they stage near passes before heading offshore to spawn. They're not the flashiest fighters, but landing a 3 to 5-pound doormat flounder is deeply satisfying, especially since they're arguably the best eating fish in the marsh. Finding flounder requires understanding structure, current, and bait movement – skills that separate experienced anglers from weekend warriors.
This two-day package hits the sweet spot for serious anglers who want more than a quick fishing fix. The lodging component eliminates the rushed feeling of day trips, letting you fish prime times without worrying about long drives. Captain Brandt's local knowledge means you're fishing productive water instead of wasting time searching, and the all-inclusive approach keeps things simple. Whether you're looking to introduce someone special to Louisiana inshore fishing or want to maximize your time on the water during a weekend getaway, this package delivers. The $1600 investment covers two anglers for two full days, plus lodging – a solid value when you break down the math. Louisiana's inshore fishing scene is legendary for good reason, and this is your chance to experience it the right way: with a knowledgeable local captain, quality equipment, and enough time to really get into the groove of reading water and catching fish.
Fish the shallow Louisiana flats in this nimble 18-foot skiff built for serious redfish hunting. The 115HP Yamaha gets you to prime spots fast, cruising at 50 knots across the marsh. Perfect for two anglers who want to sight-fish the productive waters around Dularge and Cocodrie. The wireless trolling motor lets you ghost into skinny water without spooking fish, while the GPS and fish finder help locate schools of reds and specks. This flats boat design puts you right on top of the action in those back-country marshes where the big drum and trout feed. Built low and stable for casting comfort when you spot tailing fish in the grass.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the backbone of our Louisiana inshore fishing. Most of what we catch run 20-30 inches, but we see plenty of bigger bulls pushing 40+ inches and 30 pounds. They love our shallow marsh flats, oyster reefs, and structure in 1-4 feet of water - sometimes so shallow their backs break the surface. Spring through fall are peak seasons, but they bite year-round here. What guests love most is their power - these fish will strip drag and make long runs. Plus, they're excellent table fare with firm, mild meat. The iconic black spot near their tail makes them easy to identify. Pro tip: when sight fishing the flats, cast well ahead of cruising reds and let your bait settle. They spook easily in skinny water, but a perfectly placed live shrimp or soft plastic in their path usually seals the deal.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout around here typically run 14-24 inches and weigh 1-5 pounds, though we occasionally see bigger ones. They love our grass flats and shallow water, especially at dawn and dusk when they're actively feeding on shrimp and small baitfish. Fall and spring are prime times when they're most aggressive. What makes them special is their delicate white meat - some of the best eating you'll find inshore. They're also scrappy fighters that'll give you a good run on light tackle. Here's a local trick: when you're working the flats, look for nervous baitfish or subtle surface disturbances. Speckled trout often feed just under the surface, and a well-placed soft plastic or topwater plug in those zones usually gets their attention. They're spooky in shallow water, so quiet approaches pay off.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are masters of camouflage that bury themselves in our muddy and sandy bottoms waiting to ambush prey. Most run 15-18 inches, but we catch some nice ones pushing 25+ inches and 5+ pounds. They're found throughout our bays and shallow coastal areas, especially around structure changes and current breaks. Fall migration time is when they really turn on as they head to deeper water. What's unique about targeting them is the challenge - you're essentially blind fishing since they're buried in the bottom. But they're fantastic eating with sweet, flaky white meat. The key technique down here is drifting with live bull minnows or shrimp on a light jig head, bumping bottom slowly. When you feel that subtle tap-tap, resist the urge to set the hook immediately. Let them take it and run a bit first.
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