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New Orleans Fishing Charters

10 charter captains and guides fishing from New Orleans, Lafitte, Hopedale, Shell Beach and Lake Pontchartrain, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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New Orleans fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Captain Charlie's Bayou Charters & Silver Side Lodge

4521 Hopedale Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085

Capt. Charlie Thomason24-26 ft bay boats (6 boats)Up to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Inshore

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish

Fishing, per person per day (min 3, max 4 per boat) $340Lodging, per person per night $140
(504) 278-3474Website

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Lake Pontchartrain Charters

Slidell

Capt. Kenny Kreeger24 ft Blue Wave, 250 E-TECUp to 5 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Inshore

Targets: Speckled trout, White trout, Redfish, Black drum, Sheepshead, Flounder

1 person $3502 people $4503 people $575+2 more on their site
(985) 960-3068Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in New Orleans?

How the 10 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Inshore and bay guides

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.

Usually after: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead.

Inshore fishing charters in New Orleans: all 10 guides →

Today on the water

Conditions in New Orleans right now

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Live from NOAA tide station 8761927, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for New Orleans.

Full tide table and what is biting: New Orleans fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in New Orleans, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Red snapper
Speckled trout
Redfish
Sheepshead
Cobia
Flounder
Black drum

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: wlf.louisiana.gov, captjohnsfintasticcharters.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in New Orleans: local notes

Visit The Northshore says more than a dozen charter captains launch out of Slidell, and lists Rigolets Marina as a launch for Lake Pontchartrain-basin trips.

Source: visitthenorthshore.com

Lake Pontchartrain is known for big speckled trout; Capt. Kenny Kreeger reports a #2 Louisiana state-record speckled trout caught on the lake on Super Bowl Sunday 1999.

Source: lakepontchartraincharters.com

St. Bernard Parish fishing camps and lodges cluster along Hopedale Hwy (Bayou La Loutre) and Delacroix Hwy, with lodging, boat slips and guides at Hopedale and Delacroix.

Source: visitstbernard.com

Anglers 18 and older need a Louisiana fishing license; non-residents can buy a 3-day saltwater license ($20 as listed by a Hopedale guide for 2025).

Source: captaincharlie.com

Questions

New Orleans fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in New Orleans?

We list 10 charter captains and guides fishing from New Orleans, Lafitte, Hopedale, Shell Beach and Lake Pontchartrain, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in New Orleans?

4 of the 10 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in New Orleans?

The species New Orleans captains list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, White trout and Flounder. In October, the season calendar above shows Speckled trout, Redfish, Cobia, Flounder in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Louisiana?

Charter passengers can buy a 3-day Charter Passenger license (saltwater $20, freshwater $10) valid with a licensed guide aboard; charter clients are covered by the captain's Charter ROLP. The agency page does not clearly say whether a Basic license is also needed. A Louisiana resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $68. Louisiana fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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