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Inshore Fishing Charters in Grand Isle
15 inshore guides in Grand Isle and Port Fourchon that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Grand Isle inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Bentrod Fishing Charters
1618 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Targets: Red snapper, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead
Craig's Inland Charters
4980 Anthony Lane, Barataria, LA 70036
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Down South Fishing Charters
5616 Jean Lafitte Blvd, Lafitte, LA 70067
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder
Down The Bayou Charters
Grand Isle
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Grouper, Amberjack
Gotta Go Fishing Charters
129 Catherine Lane, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Snapper, Cobia, Shark, Jack crevalle
Gulf of America Outfitters
235 Cypress Cove Rd, Venice, LA (main base)
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Tilefish, Blue marlin
Jean Lafitte Fishing Charters
Lafitte
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder, Largemouth bass
Capt. John's Fin-Tastic Charters
Grand Isle
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Snapper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Cobia, Shark, Black drum
Kris' Fishing Charters
Lafitte
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Laid Back Charter
141 Iris Lane, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Targets: Speckled trout
New Orleans Style Fishing Charters
Joe's Landing, 4811 Privateer Blvd Suite 100, Barataria, LA 70036
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder, Sheepshead
Capt. Phil Robichaux's Fishing Charters
Office: 2728 Cypress Lawn Dr, Marrero, LA 70072
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum
Reel Screamers Guide Service
Rosethorn Ln, Grand Isle, LA
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish
Southern Angler Fishing Charters
Grand Isle Marina; 158 Sandollar Ct, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snapper, Shark
Tidewater Charters
Leeville
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Cobia, Mangrove snapper
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 16 operators: Grand Isle fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Grand Isle at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Sheepshead, Cobia, Snapper, Yellowfin tuna.
- In season in October: Speckled trout, Redfish, Cobia, Flounder (see the Grand Isle season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 5 guests (the largest up to 6).
- Coast Guard license: 5 of 15 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Grand Isle fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Grand Isle: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Grand Isle?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Sheepshead, Cobia. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Grand Isle?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Grand Isle also runs offshore trips: 6 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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