Top Rated Fishing Charters in Louisiana

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Louisiana?

Some of the best rated guides in Louisiana are: Gripping Lips Guide Service ClearVision Inshore Charters Peter's Net's Fishing Adventures Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters Get'n Hooked Inshore Adventures Cajun Culture Louisiana Livin Adventures Speck Dat Charters Marsh Head Fishing Charters Off The Grid Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Louisiana?

Some of the best trip types in Louisiana are: Inshore Fishing Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Airboat Hunts Active hunting Big game hunting Bird hunting Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Offshore Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing Backcountry Fishing Shore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Louisiana?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Louisiana are: African Pompano Alligator Gar Atlantic Croaker Barndoor Skate Black Drum Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Catfish Blue Marlin Blue Runner

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Louisiana Fishing Charters(70 charters available)70 charters available

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New Orleans, LA

12 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for putting clients on fish consistently and exceptional teaching skills

(50)

1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$525

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Louisiana

24 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers praise Captain Brad's fish-finding expertise and consistent multi-species catches

(43)

2-5 Guests

6-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$575

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Hopedale, LA, USA

34 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Chad's fish-finding expertise and entertaining personality

(31)

2-6 Guests

3-7 Hours

10 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Venice

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Jay's local knowledge and consistent redfish limits

(26)

1-4 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$800

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Grand Isle

8 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Trey's fish-finding ability and professional offshore service

(27)

4-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$1,000

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St Bernard, LA

4 Yrs experience • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Shawn's fish-finding expertise and consistent redfish limits

(22)

4-8 Guests

4-7 Hours

8 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Lafayette

14 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about consistent limits of redfish and trophy catches with expert guidance

(20)

1-4 Guests

4-7 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Lafitte, LA

13 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Jason's expertise putting them on fish and patient teaching for beginners

(16)

4-8 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Marksville, LA

8 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about limit-outs, comfortable blinds, and Jerryd's patient guidance with families

(16)

2-8 Guests

8 Hours

11 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$460

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Toledo Bend

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers rave about Damein's fish-finding expertise and exceptional hospitality

(13)

7-8 Guests

4-7 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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Louisiana

7 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for exceptional local knowledge, impressive catches, and entertaining personality

(13)

1-6 Guests

8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$900

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Louisiana, United States

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers call Captain Jonathan a 'fishing wizard' with unmatched expertise and consistent catches

(12)

1-4 Guests

7 Hours

1 Trip

Available This Week

Starts from$750

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Complete Guide to Louisiana Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Louisiana - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Louisiana waters

African Pompano

Size

15 - 20 lbs

Length

20" - 39"

Habitat:

OffshoreStructuresReef

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Alligator Gar

Size

100 - 160 lbs

Length

48" - 120"

Habitat:

InlandNearshore

Book Charter

Atlantic Croaker

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

18" - 27"

Habitat:

OffshoreOcean FloorEstuaries

Book Charter

Barndoor Skate

Size

4 - 44 lbs

Length

24" - 64"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshoreOcean FloorContinental Shelves

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Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:

Brackish WatersOnshore

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Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

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Blue Catfish

Size

20 - 81 lbs

Length

25" - 46"

Habitat:

RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

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Blue Marlin

Size

200 - 400 lbs

Length

132" - 197"

Habitat:

OffshoreOpen Water

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Blue Runner

Size

5 - 11 lbs

Length

13" - 28"

Habitat:

OnshoreOffshoreReef

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Bluegill

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

6" - 16"

Habitat:

LakePondRiver

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Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:

WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

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California Flounder

Size

6 - 30 lbs

Length

54" - 60"

Habitat:

InshoreNearshore

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Channel Catfish

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

15" - 25"

Habitat:

RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

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Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Common Carp

Size

5 - 100 lbs

Length

16" - 47"

Habitat:

RiverLakeBackcountry

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Crappie

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

4" - 19"

Habitat:

RiverLake

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Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:

RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

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Flathead Catfish

Size

4 - 60 lbs

Length

12" - 61"

Habitat:

RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

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Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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Gag Grouper

Size

10 - 50 lbs

Length

24" - 57"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReef

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Golden Redfish

Size

8 - 33 lbs

Length

10" - 42"

Habitat:

nearshorereefsbottom fishing

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Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefsWrecks

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Grey Snapper

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

30" - 35"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shoreReefBackcountry

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Grey Triggerfish

Size

11 - 13 lbs

Length

19" - 24"

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

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Hardhead Sea Catfish

Size

1 - 12 lbs

Length

10" - 28"

Habitat:

Inshore

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Horse-Eye Jack

Size

10 - 30 lbs

Length

24" - 40"

Habitat:

Offshore

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King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:

OnshoreBay

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Lake Trout

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

25" - 59"

Habitat:

Lake

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Lane Snapper

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

10" - 24"

Habitat:

Coral ReefsSandInshoreNearshore

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Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:

LakePondRivers

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Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

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Longnose Gar

Size

30 - 55 lbs

Length

28" - 72"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreMarshRivers

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Oyster Toadfish

Size

3 - 5 lbs

Length

12" - 16"

Habitat:

Wrecksreefs

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Pacific Bonito

Size

80-200+ lbs

Habitat:

Inshoreoffshore

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Pacific Pompano

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:

NearshorePiersJetties

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Porbeagle Shark

Size

300 - 550 lbs

Length

60" - 140"

Habitat:

OffshoreContinental ShelvesSlopesInshore

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Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:

OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

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Scamp Grouper

Size

-13 - 32 lbs

Length

12" - 42"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReef

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Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

InshoreNearshoreCovered River

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Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

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Smallmouth Bass

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 27"

Habitat:

LakeRiver

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Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:

OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

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Spadefish

Size

3 - 14 lbs

Length

12" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshore

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Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:

offshoreonshorenearshore

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Spotted Gar

Size

4 - 6 lbs

Length

15" - 59"

Habitat:

CreeksRiversLakesBrackish Water

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Striped Bass

Size

10 - 81 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:

RiverLakeOnshoreNear shore

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Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

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Swordfish

Size

100 - 400 lbs

Length

48" - 179"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwater

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Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:

InshoreFlatsBackcountry

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Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:

OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Book Charter

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreReef

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White Croaker

Size

0 - 1 lbs

Length

8" - 16"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreBays

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Winter Flounder

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

9" - 25"

Habitat:

Continental ShelvesEstuaries

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Yellowedge Grouper

Size

8 - 40 lbs

Length

26" - 45"

Habitat:

OffshoreDeepwaterReefWreck

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Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:

Offshore

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Yellowtail Amberjack

Size

15 - 96 lbs

Length

22" - 98"

Habitat:

OffshoreReefWreck

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Louisiana

AI Generated Review Summary

Fishing in Louisiana offers diverse opportunities across coastal marshes, bayous, and offshore Gulf waters, with guides targeting redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, and yellowfin tuna. Anglers fish inshore flats around Venice, Delacroix, and Cocodrie, plus Lake Calcasieu and Lake Pontchartrain, while offshore charters pursue snapper, cobia, and amberjack. Bowfishing adventures add excitement targeting gar and drum in shallow waters. Guides consistently demonstrate deep local knowledge and fish-finding expertise, often helping guests limit out within hours even during challenging weather conditions. Family-friendly captains patiently teach beginners proper techniques while accommodating all skill levels, creating memorable experiences for children and adults alike. Professional service includes well-maintained boats, quality equipment, and comprehensive fish cleaning services that enhance each adventure.

Top Reviews

Louisiana

5 / 5

Based on 626 reviews by Guidesly users

Larry

August 7, 2025

Trip taken August 5, 2025

Lake, AM - 6.00hour Trip

94°F

6:30 AM - 12:30 PM

3 Guests

Booked Dawson as a surprise for two young grandsons (7 & 11). The trip was so seamless that on the way home, they asked me how long we had been friends…although we had just met at the launch that morning. Great legacy memories for them and myself thanks to Dawson.

Toledo Bend

11 Yrs experience • Nature / Wildlife Views

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers praise Dawson's expertise, patience with kids, and ability to deliver quality catches

(8)

2-12 Guests

5-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Richard

July 22, 2025

Trip taken July 17, 2025

Offshore, AM - 8 hrs Trip

89.2°F

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

6 Guests

Great trip! Captain Trey was very informative and offered us numerous options on what species to target next. He gave us the positives and negatives of targeting each species. Looking forward to our next trip with them. Thanks for the great trip.

Grand Isle

8 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about Captain Trey's fish-finding ability and professional offshore service

(27)

4-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$1,000

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Bryan

June 2, 2025

Trip taken May 30, 2025

Inshore, AM - 5.00hour Trip

6:30 AM - 11:30 AM

1 Guest

"Captain Sandot is simply the best! He's incredibly knowledgeable about the local waterways and knows exactly the right setup for a successful fishing trip. We had an amazing time and caught over 30 speckled trout and three redfish in just five hours. Highly recommend!"

Captain Hubert Sandot

Replied on November 14, 2025

Bryan Harper, Thank you! . Looking forward to our next trip.

New Orleans

37 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Fly Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for world-class fishing expertise and ability to find the perfect spots for big catches

(7)

3-5 Guests

4-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$525

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Casey Coleman

May 31, 2025

1 Guest

Had a great time with Jason and his some last weekend! Had lots of opportunities and missed more than I want to admit. Jason was a great guide and kept us on fish and his sone was ready and waiting to get them off the arrow(or the arrow out of the mud. Lol)

Lafitte, LA

13 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Jason's expertise putting them on fish and patient teaching for beginners

(16)

4-8 Guests

4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$650

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Mark D

May 17, 2025

1 Guest

We recently had the chance to fish with Captain Frank, and the experience was nothing short of incredible. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Frank made sure we were having a great time—and more importantly, catching fish. What really stood out was his nonstop effort to keep us on the bite. We weren’t just sitting around waiting; Frank was always on the move, using his deep knowledge of the area to put us right where the action was. We were constantly reeling fish in, which made the day fly by. The weather couldn’t have been better either—calm winds and perfect conditions added to an already awesome trip. If you're after a charter that’s focused on catching fish, staying engaged, and having a great time, Captain Frank is the one to book. We’re already planning our next trip!

Captain Frank Penton

Replied on July 15, 2025

Mark D, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

Slidell, LA

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for nonstop action, local knowledge, and putting guests on constant fish

(5)

1-6 Guests

4-7 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 2 Weeks

Starts from$650

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking and enjoying your Louisiana Fishing charter experience.

Fishing Charters in Louisiana, United States

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Louisiana, United States

Louisiana Fishing Charters(70 charters available)70 charters available

Complete Guide to Louisiana Fishing

Top Species

African Pompano

Alligator Gar

Atlantic Croaker

Barndoor Skate

Black Drum

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Catfish

Blue Marlin

Blue Runner

Bluegill

Bull Shark

California Flounder

Channel Catfish

Cobia

Common Carp

Crappie

Crevalle Jack

Flathead Catfish

Florida Pompano

Gag Grouper

Golden Redfish

Greater Amberjack

Grey Snapper

Grey Triggerfish

Hardhead Sea Catfish

Horse-Eye Jack

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Lake Trout

Lane Snapper

Largemouth Bass

Lemon Shark

Longnose Gar

Oyster Toadfish

Pacific Bonito

Pacific Pompano

Porbeagle Shark

Red Snapper

Redfish

Scamp Grouper

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Smallmouth Bass

Southern Flounder

Spadefish

Spanish Mackerel

Spotted Gar

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Swordfish

Tarpon

Tripletail

Wahoo Fish

White Croaker

Winter Flounder

Yellowedge Grouper

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowtail Amberjack

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Ratings & Reviews Summary in Louisiana

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Who are the best rated guides in Louisiana?

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