Premium Louisiana Full-Day Inshore Fishing Trip

Full-Day Louisiana Charter for Small Groups

When you're looking for a serious fishing day in Louisiana's legendary marsh country, Captain Ryan's got you covered. This full-day charter targets some of the Gulf Coast's hottest species – redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and red snapper – all while keeping your group intimate at just 1-2 anglers. You'll spend quality time in waters that have made Louisiana famous among serious fishermen, learning techniques that'll make you a better angler long after you head home. No rushing, no crowds, just you and some of the most productive inshore waters you'll find anywhere.

What to Expect on the Water

Captain Ryan knows these Louisiana marshes like the back of his hand, and he'll show you why this coast produces fish year-round. You're looking at a solid 8-hour day that starts early and gives you plenty of time to work different spots as conditions change. The beauty of a full-day trip is flexibility – if the redfish are schooling up in the shallows, you'll stay put and make the most of it. If the trout bite picks up later in the day, you've got time to capitalize. This isn't a cookie-cutter trip where you hit three spots and call it quits. Captain Ryan reads the water, watches the weather, and adjusts the game plan to put you on fish. You'll cover everything from shallow grass flats where redfish cruise in just two feet of water to deeper channels where speckled trout hold near structure. The Louisiana coast offers an incredible variety of habitat, and this full-day format lets you experience it all.

Techniques & Tackle Setup

Louisiana inshore fishing is all about versatility, and Captain Ryan will have you switching up techniques based on what the fish want. You'll work with live bait – nothing beats a frisky croaker or mullet when the redfish are being picky – but artificial lures play a huge role too. Soft plastics rigged on jig heads are absolute money in these waters, especially when you're working grass edges or oyster reefs. Captain Ryan provides all the tackle, but he's also big on teaching. You'll learn how to read water color and current changes, when to slow down your retrieve, and how to feel the difference between a strike and bottom structure. The boat's equipped with everything from popping corks for trout fishing to heavier tackle when red snapper are on the menu. GPS and fish finders help locate structure and baitfish, but a lot of this game still comes down to experience and instinct – something Captain Ryan has in spades after years working these waters.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Redfish are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers love the shallow marshes and put up a fight that'll test your drag system. Louisiana reds typically run 20-35 inches and are legal to keep between 16-27 inches, though many anglers release the big breeders. They're most active during moving tides and love to cruise grass flats looking for crabs and baitfish. What makes redfish special is their willingness to eat – they'll hit everything from topwater plugs at dawn to bottom-bounced crabs in the afternoon. The sight-fishing opportunities here are world-class, especially in late summer and fall when schools of bull reds migrate through.

Speckled trout might be the most popular inshore species along the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana's marsh systems are prime habitat. These spotted beauties are structure-oriented fish that love oyster reefs, grass lines, and drop-offs. They're excellent table fare and a blast on light tackle, with good fish running 15-20 inches. Spring and fall offer the best action, but you can catch specks year-round if you know where to look. They're also one of the most technique-sensitive fish you'll encounter – sometimes they want a slow-sinking soft plastic, other times they'll only hit a fast-moving topwater. Captain Ryan knows how to dial in the presentation that gets them biting.

Summer flounder are the wildcards of this fishery – they're not always around, but when they show up, they're worth targeting. These flatfish are ambush predators that bury in sand and mud bottoms, waiting for baitfish to swim by. Louisiana flounder can reach impressive sizes, with fish over 20 inches not uncommon. They're excellent eating and provide a different kind of challenge since you're typically bouncing baits along the bottom rather than working the water column. Peak season runs from late spring through early fall.

Red snapper add some deep-water excitement to the mix when they're in season. While primarily an offshore species, red snapper move into nearshore waters during certain times of year, especially around structure like oil platforms and artificial reefs. They're aggressive biters once you locate them and are considered premium table fare. These fish require heavier tackle and precise boat positioning, making them a great species to target when you want to mix up the day's fishing strategy.

Time to Book Your Spot

A full-day Louisiana fishing charter with Captain Ryan gives you the time and expertise to really experience what makes this coast special. You're not just buying a fishing trip – you're getting an education in Louisiana inshore fishing that'll pay dividends every time you wet a line. The 1-2 angler limit means personalized attention and more fish per person, while the full-day format lets you adapt to changing conditions and fish behavior. Whether you're a serious angler looking to up your game or someone who wants to experience Louisiana fishing at its finest, this charter delivers. Captain Ryan's knowledge of these waters combined with your enthusiasm makes for a winning combination. Book your spot and get ready to see why Louisiana has earned its reputation as one of the top inshore fishing destinations in the country.