Premium 8 Hour New Orleans Inshore Captain Frenchy

Full-Day New Orleans Inshore Fishing Adventure

Captain Hubert knows these Louisiana marshes like the back of his hand, and an 8-hour trip gives you the real deal – time to work multiple spots, adjust to what the fish are doing, and really get into the rhythm of inshore fishing. Starting bright and early at 6:30 AM, you'll have the whole day to explore the productive waters around New Orleans, targeting redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in some of the Gulf Coast's most fish-rich environments. This isn't a rush job – it's a proper fishing day where you can settle in, learn the water, and experience why Louisiana's coastal fishing has such a legendary reputation among anglers.

What to Expect on the Water

Eight hours gives Captain Hubert room to work his magic across the maze of marshes, bayous, and shallow flats that make New Orleans inshore fishing so special. You'll start in the early morning when the water's calm and the fish are active, then move through different areas as conditions change throughout the day. This top-rated charter accommodates up to two anglers, keeping things personal and giving everyone plenty of rod time. The beauty of a full day is flexibility – if one spot's slow, you've got time to relocate and find where the fish are feeding. Captain Hubert reads these waters daily, so he knows which flats are holding fish, where the bait's moving, and how to adapt when weather or tides shift the game plan.

Techniques & Terrain

Louisiana inshore fishing is all about reading the water and matching your approach to what you're seeing. You'll work shallow flats with soft plastics, drift grass lines with live bait, and sight-fish when conditions allow. Captain Hubert keeps his boat stocked with the right tackle for different situations – from popping corks for speckled trout to jigs for redfish cruising the shallows. The terrain changes constantly out here: one minute you're working a deep bayou channel, the next you're poling across a skinny flat where redfish are tailing in two feet of water. This world-class fishery rewards patience and local knowledge, and an 8-hour trip gives you time to experience the full range of techniques that make Louisiana inshore fishing so addictive for anglers.

Species You'll Want to Hook

Redfish are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-30 inches around New Orleans and fight like they mean it. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, but winter fishing can be excellent when you find schools in deeper water. What makes reds so exciting is their willingness to eat almost anything – live shrimp, cut bait, soft plastics, even topwater lures when they're aggressive. You'll find them cruising shallow flats, holding in bayou mouths, and schooling up in deeper channels. The sight of a big red's back cutting through shallow water gets every angler's heart racing.

Speckled trout bring a different kind of excitement to the mix. These spotted beauties are more finicky than reds but incredibly rewarding when you dial in the pattern. They love structure – oyster reefs, grass lines, and drop-offs where baitfish congregate. Spring and fall are prime time for bigger trout, with fish in the 15-20 inch range common and occasional monsters pushing 25+ inches. Specks respond well to live shrimp under popping corks, but they'll also hammer soft plastics worked slowly along the bottom. Their delicate mouths mean you need to stay sharp on hooksets, but that first run when you connect with a good trout is pure magic.

Flounder might not get the same attention as reds and trout, but they're a customer favorite for their table-fare quality and sneaky fighting ability. These flatfish ambush prey from sandy bottoms and shell beds, so you'll often catch them while targeting other species. Fall brings the best flounder action as fish stage for their offshore spawn, with doormat-sized fish becoming more common. They hit live bait, jigs, and even small spoons, but the key is keeping your presentation near the bottom where they're waiting to strike. A good flounder makes for excellent eating, and there's something satisfying about outsmarting these camouflaged predators.

Time to Book Your Spot

This renowned 8-hour charter with Captain Hubert gives you the complete New Orleans inshore experience – time to explore, adapt, and really connect with Louisiana's incredible coastal fishing. Whether you're new to saltwater fishing or a seasoned angler looking to experience what makes this area so special, a full day on the water delivers the goods. Captain Hubert's local expertise and patient teaching style ensure everyone has a great time, regardless of skill level. Don't miss your chance to fish these world-class waters with a guide who knows how to put you on fish and show you why New Orleans inshore fishing keeps anglers coming back year after year.