Southeast Louisiana is a premier destination for anglers seeking diverse and abundant fishing opportunities. The region’s unique combination of coastal marshes, bayous, and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico creates a rich and varied habitat that supports a wide array of fish species.
Join us for unforgettable fishing trips in the beautiful marshes of southeast Louisiana. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, we have the perfect experience waiting for you.
Experience the thrill of inshore fishing with our expert guidance.
Target the mighty bull redfish for an epic experience.
These aggressive fish offer an adrenaline-pumping challenge, making them a favorite.
The marshlands surrounding New Orleans offer some of the most productive and exciting fishing opportunities in the region. These vast expanses of wetlands, known as the Louisiana marshes or the Biloxi Marsh, are a complex network of channels, bays, and shallow waters teeming with aquatic life.
The clear, shallow waters allow for sight fishing, where you can spot fish before casting. This method requires stealth and precision, adding an exciting challenge to your trip.
The expansive flats and calm waters are perfect for fly fishing enthusiasts aiming to test their skills against the region’s robust fish populations.
Jack Crevalle, often simply called “jacks,” are known for their incredible strength and aggressive behavior, making them one of the most exciting game fish to target. These powerful predators inhabit both inshore and offshore waters, and when hooked, they offer a relentless fight that tests the skills of even experienced anglers.
Best fished during spring and early summer months.
All essential fishing equipment—including rods, reels, tackle, and flies—is provided by the guide
your most common questions
Get answers to your most common questions about our inshore fishing trips.
On our inshore trips, we primarily target bull redfish, jack crevalle, speckled trout, and sheepshead. We also offer mixed bag trips where you can expect to encounter a variety of species depending on the season and conditions.
Hell’s Bay Marquesa – 18 ft. w Yamaha SHO 115
You’ll have a hard time finding a better skiff than this one. It drafts 7-8” fully loaded for getting into skinny water and the hull was designed to ride great in the chop. On days that are “iffy” on making that run out to the islands, we can go if you’re up for it and get to some areas that most other skiffs won’t. Oh… and it’s fast!
We welcome anglers of all skill levels, but when targeting fish on the fly, being able to make longer and accurate casts is essential. For our guests who are new to fly fishing, we strongly recommend attending a casting lesson prior to the trip. This preparation ensures you’ll get the most out of your experience on the water and increases your chances of catching fish.
Rods – Typically we throw 8-10 weights. It’s got to be pretty calm to throw the size flies we throw with an 8 wt so be ready to throw a 9 or 10 wt with a heavy fly in the wind. I like Orvis Helios 3 rods as my go to but I also use Sage and Scott rods. If you have rods you should bring them. That’s why you bought them! Hopefully you’re used to your gear as that means you’ve PRACTICED!!!
Reels – My go to is Nautilus Reels but I also have some Tibor and Orvis stuff. I like a light reel but not so light it doesn’t provide a little counter balance. A quality drag is essential down here! You could be pulling on a 30+ pound bull redfish or a rowdy Jack Crevalle that will put your gear to the test. For leaders I’m usually going from 40lb flouro at the butt section down to 20-30lb flouro at the tippet.
Flies – Crab, shrimp and mullet imitations are the standard. Usually bigger 2/0 hooks when the big dogs are around and down to a size 2 for smaller slot reds and sheepshead in the spring time. Kwan style shrimp, redfish ritalin, marsh toads, merkin crab patterns. Sometimes rattles can be helpful for getting some attention when the water is dirty. Big poppers can be fun when the fish are happy and/or schooled up. They are heavy and you gotta be able to sling a 10 wt to throw poppers. It’s very fun so PRACTICE and join in on that fun!
Our trips launch from Hopedale, LA, which is just a short drive from New Orleans. We’ll provide you with detailed directions and information upon booking.
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