Near New Orleans
Redfishing Near New Orleans
Some of Louisiana's best redfishing is less than an hour south of New Orleans, in the Barataria marsh.
Some of Louisiana's best redfishing is less than an hour south of New Orleans, in the Barataria marsh.
From the City
You don't have to drive to the end of the road for good redfishing. Barataria's marsh is less than an hour south of New Orleans, and it's full of redfish and speckled trout all year. Fish a morning or an evening, then get back to your plans in the city.
Why Barataria
Barataria is less than an hour's drive south of New Orleans, so a fishing trip doesn't eat your whole day on the road.
We run morning and evening trips every day of the week. Pick the one that works around the rest of your visit.
Rather skip the early drive? For fishing groups, we can set up a stay at a local house near the water. Typical rates start around $75 per person per night.
Bring the Crew
Visiting New Orleans with a group? We can run more than one boat so everyone fishes at the same time. Priced per boat, per trip: $600 for 1 to 2 people and $700 for 3 people. Bigger groups go out on more boats, and 4 or more on one boat is a custom quote.
Make a weekend of it. Request up to 7 days in a row online, one trip a day, or call or text us for a longer stay or both a morning and an evening.
Before You Come
Yes, if you're 18 or older. The easiest choice is the Charter Passenger Saltwater license: $20 for residents and nonresidents, good for 3 days in a row on a charter. See Louisiana fishing licenses.
Your license, snacks and drinks in a cooler, and sun protection. We provide the rods and tackle.
Redfish are the main target, along with speckled trout and the other inshore species the Barataria marsh is known for. See Louisiana redfish charters for the season-by-season picture.