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Inshore Fishing Charters in New Orleans
10 inshore guides in New Orleans, Lafitte, Hopedale, Shell Beach and Lake Pontchartrain 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
New Orleans 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.
Captain Charlie's Bayou Charters & Silver Side Lodge
4521 Hopedale Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish
Hopedale Lodge & Fishing Charters
Hopedale
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Lake Pontchartrain Charters
Slidell
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, White trout, Redfish, Black drum, Sheepshead, Flounder
Louisiana Fishing Charters
Delacroix / Hopedale / Shell Beach
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Sheepshead, Black drum
Marsh On The Fly
New Orleans
Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Sheepshead
No Slack Fishing Charters
Shell Beach
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
NOLA Sight Fishing
New Orleans
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
RSOME Fishing Charters
Shell Beach
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Salty Frog Charter
Hopedale
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Southern Fly Expeditions
River Ridge
Targets: Redfish
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 10 operators: New Orleans fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in New Orleans 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: Full day (8 hours or more) – 1; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, White trout, Flounder.
- In season in October: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder (see the New Orleans season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 4 guests (the largest up to 5).
- Coast Guard license: 2 of 10 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The New Orleans 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 New Orleans: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in New Orleans?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, White trout, Flounder. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in New Orleans?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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