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  • What type of fish can I expect to catch?

    You can expect to catch Redfish (Red Drum), Speckled Trout (Spotted Sea Trout), Drum (Black Drum), Flounder, and Sheephead.

  • What type of vessel will I be fishing out of?

    Our Captains operate 22' - 25’ open Bay Boats with a center console.

  • What type of equipment will I be using?

    We provide 6’6” medium action spin cast rod and reels for your use.


  • What type of tackle will I be using?

    Most commonly used is a float and jig with market bait. We also use spinner baits, gold spoons, jigs, and top water. The type of tackle will be recommended by the Captain and will vary depending on the season and fishing conditions.

  • How long will my trip last?

    Charters typically range 5.5 to 6.5 hours.

  • What if I don’t know how to fish?

    Not a problem! The Captain will work with you on casting and demonstrating the fishing equipment.

  • What is provided on this charter?

    Fishing rods and reels / tackle / your catch cleaned (Fillet or Half Shell)

  • What are some items I might need to bring?

    Sunglasses, Sun Block, Hat, Camera, Seasonal clothing, Fishing License & State ID, Ice chest for your Cleaned & Bagged catch, Snacks, Any beverage (non-alcoholic or alcoholic)

  • Do I need a fishing license?

    Yes. Each person 18 years and older is required to have a Louisiana fishing license. Licenses MUST be purchased Online PRIOR to arriving. Get Your License Here


    Louisiana Residents may use a Louisiana Combination Fishing License in lieu of a Saltwater Charter Passenger License. (Louisiana Combination License is BOTH Basic and Saltwater)

COMMON FISH SPECIES AND SIZE LIMITS IN LOUISIANA

HABITAT/FEEDING SIZE LIMIT BAG & POSSESSION LIMITS
Red Drum (redfish) Prefer shellfish such as crabs or shrimp 18" minimum and 27" maximum total length 4 daily per person/per angler. Keeping Red Drum over 27" is prohibited (*)
Seatrout, Spotted (Speckled Trout) Distinctive spotted pattern 13" minimum and 20" maximum total length 15 daily per person, with no more than 2 over 20" (*)
Black Drum This is a big drum, often approaching three feet and weighing 70-80 pounds 16" minimum and 27" maximum total length 5 daily per person; no more than 1 over 27" total length
Flounder Voracious predators, spend most of their time camouflaged snugly on the bottom NONE 10 daily per person (No possession allowed from October 15 - November 30)
Sheepshead NONE 10 daily per person
Large Mouth Bass Saltwater / Brackish water. Omnivores - Diet consists mainly of shellfish. NONE 10 daily of any size in Lafitte area waterways
No size limits in Lafitte area waterways
* Retention by Captain on charter while on a for hire trip is prohibited (Red Drum and Trout)
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