Private Inshore Fishing with 3-Night Lodging
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Twoday inshore fishing targeting redfish, drum, and troutComplete package includes lodging, gear, and guided charter serviceSmall group experience limited to two anglers maximum
Picture this: you wake up in comfortable lodging just minutes from some of Louisiana's most productive inshore waters, grab your coffee, and head out with Captain Brandt for two solid days of fishing the legendary marshes around Houma. This isn't your typical day trip – it's a full fishing getaway that lets you really dial in on the redfish, black drum, and speckled trout that call these waters home. For $1600, you and one fishing buddy get everything handled: two full fishing days, three nights of lodging, all the gear, fuel, snacks, and drinks. You just show up ready to fish.
Captain Brandt knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he'll have you on the fish by sunrise. We're talking 6:00 AM departures that put you right in the sweet spots around Dularge, Dulac, or Cocodrie – depending on conditions and where the fish are biting best. These aren't deep-sea adventures; this is pure inshore action in the shallow marshes, protected bays, and grass flats that make Louisiana famous among serious anglers. The beauty of having two full days is you're not rushed. Miss a few casts on day one? No worries – tomorrow's another shot at that trophy red. The lodging setup means you're not driving hours each morning either. You wake up, gear up, and get fishing.
We're fishing light tackle here – perfect for feeling every bump and run these inshore species throw at you. Captain Brandt provides all the rods, reels, and tackle you'll need, from soft plastics and spoons to live bait when the fish get finicky. Most of your fishing happens in 2-6 feet of water, working structure like oyster reefs, grass beds, and channel edges where redfish and trout love to ambush prey. You'll learn to read the water – spotting nervous baitfish, working tide changes, and positioning yourself for those explosive topwater strikes. The shallow draft boat lets us get into spots bigger vessels can't touch, putting you on fish that see less pressure and bite more aggressively.
Redfish are the stars of these waters, and for good reason. These copper-colored fighters average 20-30 inches in Louisiana's marshes and will test your drag when they make their signature head-shaking runs. Fall and spring are prime time, but honestly, reds bite year-round here. What makes them special is their aggressive nature – they'll crush topwater lures, inhale live shrimp, and give you that arm-burning fight that keeps anglers coming back. Plus, they're beautiful fish with that distinctive black spot near the tail.
Black drum might not win beauty contests, but they're absolute bruisers that'll humble any angler. These bottom-dwellers can push 40+ pounds in these waters and fight like underwater bulldogs. They love crab and shrimp around oyster reefs and structure. Spring is when the big ones move shallow to spawn, giving you shots at true giants. The smaller "puppy drum" are fantastic table fare, while the big bulls are photo-worthy before release.
Speckled trout are the technical challenge of the trio – finicky, structure-oriented, and absolutely delicious. These spotted beauties prefer grass flats and drop-offs, especially during cooler months. They're sight feeders with excellent vision, so presentation matters. When you hook into a "gator trout" over 25 inches, you'll understand why Louisiana anglers obsess over these fish. Their soft mouths mean you need to play them carefully, but that delicate fight and incredible table quality make them worth every careful moment.
This package delivers what serious anglers want: quality time on productive water without the hassles of planning lodging, buying bait, or wondering if your tackle will hold up. Captain Brandt handles the details so you can focus on fishing. Two full days gives you the chance to really learn these waters, try different techniques, and target different species as conditions change. The lodging component means you're fishing relaxed, not rushed, and you'll sleep better knowing tomorrow's another full day on the water. At $1600 for two anglers including lodging, gear, and everything else, you're getting top-rated Louisiana inshore fishing without the premium price tag. These dates fill up fast, especially during prime season, so grab your spot while you can.
Your fishing machine is a nimble 18-foot skiff built for Louisiana's shallow inshore waters. Powered by a reliable 115HP Yamaha outboard, this flats boat cruises at 50 knots to get you from the dock to productive redfish spots quickly. The shallow draft design lets you slip into skinny water where the big reds cruise the grass flats around Dularge and Cocodrie. A wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you're stalking fish in inches of water, while the GPS and fish finder help locate structure and baitfish. Perfect for two anglers who want to sight-cast to tailing redfish, work the oyster bars for black drum, or drift the deeper cuts for speckled trout. This boat handles the marsh channels and open bays with equal confidence, giving you access to the diverse fishery that makes Louisiana inshore fishing so productive.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the bruisers of our Louisiana marshes, running anywhere from 5-30 pounds with some monsters hitting 50+ pounds. These grey-black powerhouses love cruising oyster beds and muddy flats in 2-6 feet of water, especially around Cocodrie and Dulac. Spring brings the best action when they school up for spawning - that's when you'll hear them "drumming" underwater. They're bulldogs on the line with crushing power that'll test your drag. Smaller ones under 15 pounds make great table fare with firm, white meat. My go-to tip: use fresh blue crab on a Carolina rig and fish it right on bottom near those oyster reefs. When they hit, they hit hard.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are Louisiana's signature species, averaging 20-30 inches and putting up fights that'll remind you why you love fishing. These copper-colored beauties with their trademark black spots cruise super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs show above the surface. Look for them tailing on mud flats and around oyster reefs in 1-4 feet of water. They bite year-round but fall brings the best action when they school up. What sets them apart is their explosive topwater strikes and stubborn fights in shallow water. Plus, slot-size fish make excellent eating with sweet, firm meat. My favorite trick: throw a gold spoon past a tailing red and work it back slowly - the flash drives them crazy.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled Trout are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, typically running 1-3 pounds with some nice 4-5 pound "gator trout" mixed in. These spotted beauties love grass flats and drop-offs in 3-8 feet of water throughout our marsh systems. They bite best during cooler months and low-light conditions - early morning and evening trips produce the most action. What makes them special is their delicate fight and outstanding table quality - soft, white, flaky meat that's hard to beat. They school up in winter around deeper channels, making for fast action. Pro tip: work a soft plastic shrimp under a popping cork over grass beds. Keep it subtle - trout are finicky and spook easily in shallow water.
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