Half-Day Inshore Trip (AM or PM)
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fourhour inshore fishing targeting redfish and speckled troutPremium 26foot Sea Hunt boat accommodates up to five guestsMorning or afternoon departure options available in Saint Bernard
Looking for some solid inshore action without burning a whole day? The Cajun Angler's half-day trips are exactly what you need. Four hours of prime fishing time in the rich marshes of Saint Bernard, Louisiana, where the water stays productive year-round and the fish cooperate more often than not. You pick morning or afternoon – both have their advantages depending on what you're after and how you like to fish.
Captain will have you fishing within 15 minutes of leaving the dock, thanks to Saint Bernard's location right in the heart of Louisiana's marsh system. The 26-foot Sea Hunt handles these shallow waters like a dream, and that 300HP Yamaha gets you to the fish fast when we need to make moves. We're targeting redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, black drum, and flounder – all species that call these marshes home year-round. Morning trips often start with topwater action as the sun comes up, while afternoon sessions can be dynamite when the tide's moving right. The boat comfortably handles up to five anglers, but three gives everyone plenty of elbow room to work without tangling lines.
All your tackle's provided, from light spinning gear for trout to heavier setups when we're sight-fishing big reds in skinny water. We'll be throwing everything from soft plastics under popping corks to live bait, depending on what the fish are telling us. The marshes here fish best with artificial lures most of the year – paddle tails, spoons, and topwater plugs are staples that produce consistently. When the water's clear, we'll pole the boat and sight-cast to cruising redfish, which is about as exciting as inshore fishing gets. If it's murky or the fish are holding deep, we'll anchor up on structure and work live shrimp or cut bait. The captain reads conditions daily and adjusts techniques accordingly, so you're always fishing the most effective pattern for that specific trip.
Redfish: These copper-colored bruisers are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing. They average 20-28 inches in these waters and fight like they mean it. Best action typically happens during moving tides when they're actively feeding in the grass flats and along marsh edges. Reds are here year-round, but fall and winter often produce the biggest fish as they fatten up before spawning. What makes them special is their willingness to eat both artificials and live bait, plus they'll fight you all the way to the boat.
Speckled Trout: The other half of Louisiana's inshore slam, specks are ambush predators that love structure and current breaks. They typically run 14-18 inches with occasional fish pushing 20-plus. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, though winter can produce some of the biggest trout of the year if you hit the right weather window. They're finicky eaters compared to redfish, which makes landing a good one that much more satisfying. Soft plastics worked slowly near the bottom are usually your best bet.
Sheepshead: These black-and-white striped thieves are some of the best eating fish in the marsh, but they'll test your patience with their bait-stealing abilities. They average 12-16 inches and are most active during cooler months when they move inshore to spawn. Sheepshead require finesse – light line, small hooks, and fresh bait presented right on the bottom near structure. When you hook one, you'll know immediately from their head-shaking, bulldogging fight style.
Black Drum: The workhorses of the marsh, black drum range from slot-sized fish around 16 inches to giants over 30 inches. They're bottom feeders that love crabs and shrimp, making them perfect targets for live bait fishing. Peak season runs from late winter through spring, but you'll find them year-round if you know where to look. Bigger drum provide a different kind of fight than reds – more of a steady, powerful pull that tests your drag system.
Southern Flounder: The bonus fish that can make any trip memorable. Flounder are masters of camouflage that ambush prey from the bottom, typically measuring 14-18 inches with occasional doormat-sized fish over 20 inches. They're most active during cooler months and love transition areas where hard bottom meets soft mud. Catching one requires keeping your bait moving along the bottom, and the bite feels like you've snagged a wet towel until they realize they're hooked and start fighting.
At $900 for up to three anglers, this trip delivers serious value for the quality of fishing and the professional operation you're getting. Additional anglers are just $300 each, making it affordable to bring the whole crew. The flexibility of morning or afternoon departure times means you can work it around your schedule, whether you want to be off the water by lunch or prefer to sleep in and fish the evening bite. Saint Bernard's marshes stay productive throughout the year, so there's never a bad time to book – just different patterns and techniques that keep things interesting. The Cajun Angler has built a reputation on putting clients on fish consistently, and this half-day format is perfect for testing the waters before booking a longer trip or for experienced anglers who know exactly what they want to target.
Hit the Louisiana marshes aboard this sweet 2023 26' Sea Hunt Bay Boat, powered by a reliable 300HP Yamaha that'll get you to the fish fast. This baby cruises at 34 knots and handles the shallow waters around Saint Bernard like a dream. Built for serious fishing with room for up to 6 anglers, though we're keeping it comfortable with just 3 guests max on this trip. The stable platform makes casting easy whether you're working the grass lines for reds or drifting for speckled trout. Perfect setup for chasing drum, sheepshead, and the occasional flounder hiding in these productive coastal waters. Clean, comfortable, and ready to put you on the fish.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of our marshes - powerful fish with crushing jaws that can crack oyster shells like potato chips. Most of what we catch runs 5-15 pounds, but don't be surprised if you hook into a 30-pounder. They love shallow mudflats, oyster beds, and anywhere there's structure to feed around. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning in March and April. What guests love is that bulldogging fight - they don't jump, just pull hard and steady. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are great table fare with firm, white meat. Here's the trick: use fresh blue crab or peeler crab on a Carolina rig, keep it tight to the bottom, and don't horse them when they're hooked. Let that drag work - they'll tire themselves out trying to get back to structure.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are Louisiana's signature species - bronze-backed beauties with that distinctive black spot near the tail. We target the 20-27 inch slot fish that fight like freight trains and make perfect table fare. You'll find them cruising shallow flats, marsh edges, and oyster reefs in 1-4 feet of water, sometimes with backs exposed. They're year-round fish, but fall and spring offer the best action when they school up. What guests love is watching them cruise the shallows and that explosive topwater strike when everything comes together. They pull hard and never quit fighting. The meat is firm with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that's hard to beat. My go-to technique: look for nervous water or tailing fish, then work a gold spoon or soft plastic slowly through the area. When they eat, strip-set like you're fly fishing - their mouths are tough.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are our bread-and-butter species with those beautiful spotted sides and that classic Louisiana slam fish appeal. Most run 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, though we get some solid 4-5 pound "gator trout" during the right conditions. They love grass flats, shell beds, and drop-offs in 2-8 feet of water. Spring and fall are peak times, but summer nights can be magic. What makes them special is their willingness to hit artificial lures and that aggressive strike. Plus, they're perfect table fare - mild, flaky white meat that doesn't get much better. The key is matching the water depth to your lure. Work topwater early and late, switch to soft plastics during midday. Here's my secret: use a popping cork with live shrimp about 18 inches below - the noise calls them in from a distance.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the convict fish of Louisiana waters with those black and white stripes and human-like teeth that can crush barnacles. They average 2-5 pounds and 14-18 inches, but we get some 8+ pounders around the right structure. Look for them tight to pilings, docks, rip-rap, and any barnacle-covered surface in 3-15 feet of water. Winter through early spring is best when they gather near passes before spawning. Guests love the challenge - they're notorious bait thieves with light bites that require perfect timing. The payoff is some of the sweetest, flakiest meat you'll ever taste. Pro tip: use small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, get as close to structure as possible, and when you feel that subtle tap-tap, set the hook hard immediately. They'll spit that bait faster than you can blink.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are masters of camouflage with both eyes on their left side and that flat, diamond shape that lets them disappear into muddy bottoms. You'll find them in 2-10 feet of water around grass beds, channel edges, and drop-offs throughout our marshes. Most run 15-18 inches and 2-4 pounds, but we see some nice 20+ inchers. Fall and winter are prime time when they move toward deeper channels. What makes them special is that ambush strike - they explode off the bottom when they hit your bait. Plus, they're hands-down some of the best eating fish in these waters. My tip: use a slow drift with live shrimp or finger mullet, and when you feel that tap-tap-tap, give them a second before setting the hook. They like to grab bait sideways first.
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