Louisiana's Premier Full-Day Inshore Fishing

Louisiana Full-Day Inshore Fishing Charter

Louisiana's coastal waters are absolutely legendary for inshore fishing, and Captain Ryan knows exactly where to find the action. This full-day charter targets the big four that make Louisiana fishing so special – redfish, flounder, trout, and snapper. You'll fish the productive marshes, bayous, and nearshore waters that hold some of the Gulf Coast's best fish populations. With room for up to 4 anglers, this trip gives your group plenty of space to fish comfortably while Captain Ryan puts you on the fish using his years of local knowledge.

What to Expect on the Water

Your day starts early when you meet Captain Ryan at the dock. He'll have everything rigged and ready – rods, reels, tackle, bait, and ice are all provided. The boat is spacious enough that four anglers can fish without getting tangled up in each other's lines, which makes for a much more enjoyable experience. Louisiana's inshore waters offer incredible variety, so you might start the morning working grass flats for redfish, then move to deeper channels for trout, and finish up around structure for snapper and flounder. Captain Ryan reads the conditions daily and adjusts the game plan accordingly. Some days the fish are shallow in the marsh, other days they're holding deeper near the passes. That local expertise is what separates a good day from a great one.

Techniques and Tackle

Inshore fishing in Louisiana means adapting to what the fish want on any given day. You'll likely throw everything from live shrimp under popping corks to soft plastics on jigheads. The grass flats that redfish love require weedless presentations, so you'll work spoons and soft baits through the vegetation. For trout, Captain Ryan often sets up drifts along drop-offs and channel edges using live bait or artificial lures. The beauty of Louisiana inshore fishing is the variety – you might be sight fishing to tailing reds in two feet of water, then anchor up and bottom fish for snapper in 30 feet. All the gear is provided, from light spinning tackle perfect for trout to heavier setups for bigger redfish and snapper. Captain Ryan handles the net and helps with photos, so you can focus on fighting fish.

Top Catches This Season

Summer flounder are absolute fighters and one of the most underrated inshore species. These flatfish ambush prey from the bottom and can grow surprisingly large in Louisiana waters. The best flounder action typically happens from late spring through fall when they're feeding heavily before their offshore migration. What makes flounder so exciting is the surprise factor – you never know if that tap on the bottom is a 14-inch keeper or a 5-pound doormat. They hit everything from live mud minnows to soft plastic grubs, and watching a big flounder come to the surface is always a thrill.

Sea trout are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. Speckled trout are aggressive feeders that hit a wide variety of baits and lures. Spring and fall offer the best numbers, but summer provides opportunities for bigger fish. These fish love structure – oyster beds, grass lines, and channel drop-offs all hold trout. What anglers love most about trout fishing is the consistency. When you find a good school, you can often catch fish after fish. They're also excellent table fare, making them a favorite for families who want to take dinner home.

Redfish are the superstars of Louisiana inshore fishing and the reason many anglers make the trip. These copper-colored bruisers can be found year-round in the marsh, though fall brings the best action when they school up in massive numbers. Bull reds over 27 inches provide serious fights on medium tackle, while slot-size fish between 16-27 inches are perfect for the dinner table. Redfish are known for their powerful runs and stubborn fights – they'll use every piece of structure to try to break you off. The sight fishing opportunities for reds in shallow water add an extra dimension of excitement to the experience.

Red snapper bring a different element to the inshore experience. While most people associate snapper with offshore fishing, Louisiana's nearshore waters hold excellent populations around structure. These fish are smart and can be finicky, but when you connect with a good one, the fight is worth the effort. Snapper have excellent eyesight and can be line-shy, so lighter leaders and natural presentations often work best. The bonus with snapper fishing is that you never know what else might bite – grouper, king mackerel, and other species frequent the same areas.

Time to Book Your Spot

Captain Ryan's full-day charter offers the perfect combination of variety, action, and local expertise that makes Louisiana fishing world-class. With four different target species and the flexibility to move around based on conditions, every trip is different. The boat has plenty of room for your group to fish comfortably, and all the gear is provided so you just need to show up ready to fish. Whether you're looking to put dinner on the table or just want to experience some of the best inshore fishing the Gulf Coast has to offer, this charter delivers. Don't wait – the best dates fill up fast, especially during peak seasons. Call 504-250-7296 to book your Louisiana full-day inshore charter and get ready for a day of nonstop action on some of the most productive waters in the South.