Louisiana's Premier Full-Day Group Fishing Trip

Louisiana Full-Day Guided Fishing Trip for 5 People

Picture this: you and four friends spending a full day working Louisiana's famous marshes, casting for some of the Gulf Coast's best inshore species. With Reel Southern Fishing Charters, you're getting more than just a boat ride—you're getting a front-row seat to some of the most productive redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and black drum fishing in the country. Captain and crew know these waters like the back of their hands, and they're ready to put you on fish while keeping things comfortable and fun for the whole group. Whether you're bringing the family or a crew of serious anglers, this full-day charter delivers the kind of Louisiana fishing experience people talk about for years.

What to Expect on the Water

Your day starts early, but trust me, it's worth every minute. The captain will have you heading into Louisiana's maze of marshes, bayous, and shallow flats where the fish live and feed. This isn't deep-sea fishing—we're talking about sight fishing in skinny water where you can actually watch redfish tailing and see the wake they push when they're hunting bait. The boat's equipped to handle these shallow spots, getting you into places bigger boats can't reach. You'll spend the day moving between different areas depending on tides, weather, and where the fish are showing up. The beauty of a full-day trip is flexibility—if one spot's slow, we've got plenty of marsh to explore. Your captain reads the water conditions and adjusts the game plan throughout the day, so you're always fishing the most productive areas.

Techniques and Tackle

Louisiana inshore fishing is all about adapting to what the fish want on any given day. You'll be using medium to light tackle that lets you feel every fight, working with everything from live shrimp under popping corks to soft plastic baits bounced along the bottom. The captain provides all the gear, but if you've got favorites, bring them along. Techniques vary depending on what's biting—sometimes you're sight casting to cruising redfish, other times you're working drop-offs for trout or drifting mud flats for flounder. The key is staying mobile and reading the signs: bird activity, bait movement, water color changes. Your guide knows how to find structure in what looks like open water—old shell beds, cuts between flats, and current breaks where predators set up to ambush prey. Don't worry if you're new to inshore fishing; the crew will get you dialed in quickly and show you how to work each spot effectively.

Target Species You'll Want to Hook

Redfish are the stars of Louisiana's inshore show, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers range from schoolie fish in the 20-inch range up to bull reds that'll test your drag and your patience. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, but winter can produce some monster fish when conditions line up. What makes reds so special is their aggressive nature—they'll crush topwater baits, inhale live shrimp, and put up a fight that combines power with endurance. You'll find them in everything from six inches of water on the flats to deeper bayou holes, and they're not shy about showing themselves when they're feeding.

Speckled trout, or "specks" as locals call them, are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing. These silvery predators are abundant year-round, though they move to deeper water when temperatures drop. The best trout fishing typically happens during spring and fall when they're actively feeding in shallow areas. What anglers love about specks is their willingness to bite artificials—soft plastics, topwater plugs, and suspending baits all produce. They're also excellent table fare, making them a customer favorite for families wanting to bring dinner home. Size varies throughout the year, with larger female trout showing up during spawning periods.

Summer flounder, known locally as "fluke," are the masters of camouflage in Louisiana's marsh system. These flatfish bury themselves in sandy or muddy bottoms, waiting to ambush prey swimming overhead. Summer months offer the best flounder action, though you can catch them into early fall. They're sneaky biters—often you won't feel the initial hit, just a subtle weight on your line. Flounder fishing requires patience and technique, but landing a doormat flounder (anything over 20 inches) is a real trophy. They're also some of the best eating fish in the marsh, with firm white meat that's perfect for the dinner table.

Black drum are the heavyweights of the inshore scene, with larger specimens reaching impressive sizes that'll give your arms a workout. These bottom-dwellers use their powerful jaws to crush crabs and shellfish, making them bulldogs when hooked. You'll typically find them around structure—oyster reefs, bridge pilings, and drop-offs where they root around for food. Spring brings the best black drum fishing as they move shallow to spawn, but they're catchable year-round if you know where to look. Smaller drum make excellent table fare, while the big ones are best released to continue the population. Their fighting style is all about power—they don't jump or make long runs, but they'll use every ounce of strength to stay on the bottom.

Time to Book Your Spot

Louisiana's marshes offer some of the most consistent and productive inshore fishing in the Gulf Coast, and a full-day charter with Reel Southern gives you the time and flexibility to really capitalize on what these waters offer. With space for five anglers, this trip works perfectly for families, friend groups, or small corporate outings where you want everyone to have room to fish comfortably. The captain's local knowledge and professional approach mean you're not just buying a boat ride—you're investing in a day where everything's handled so you can focus on fishing and making memories. Call 504-250-7296 to lock in your dates and get ready for a day of Louisiana inshore