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SPOTTED TROUT


The speckled trout is one of our Louisiana inshore flagship species, and larger fish are often called “mule trout”. They are excellent table fare, and have a bag limit of 25 per angler. Their legal size is 12 inches minimum, and getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Speckled trout feed on shrimp, minnows and soft plastic baits. They reside anywhere that bait is found and often travel in large schools. Targeting speckled trout normally means finding clean moving water, and following active/diving birds.

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REDFISH


The Red Fish is one of our Louisiana inshore flagship species, and larger fish are often called “bull red”. It’s the second largest of the three drum species found in Louisiana’s inshore (Black Drum, Redfish and Croaker). They are excellent table fare, and have a bag limit of 5 per angler. Their legal slot is 16 to 27 inches, and getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Red Fish feed on shrimp, minnows and small crab. They reside anywhere that bait is found. Targeting redfish normally means fishing shallow grassy areas, where moving water is flowing out of the marshlands and keeping your eyes open for their tailing in the shallows.

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BLACK DRUM


The black drum is a common inshore species that is often called “the big ugly”. It’s the largest of the three drum species found in Louisiana’s inshore (Black Drum, Redfish and Croaker). They are excellent table fare, and have a bag limit of 5 per angler. Their legal slot is 16 to 27 inches, and getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Black drum feed on shrimp and minnows, and reside anywhere that bait is found. Targeting black drum normally means fishing shallow grassy, where moving water is flowing out of the grassy marshlands.

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CROAKER

The croaker is a common inshore species that is often called a white drum. They are the largest of the three drum species found in Louisiana’s inshore (Black Drum, Redfish and Croaker), and are excellent table fare. Croaker do not have an established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest croaker that are less that 10 inches in total length). Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Croaker feed on shrimp and minnows, and reside anywhere that bait is found. Targeting croaker normally means fishing narrow inlets, where moving water is flowing out of the grassy marshlands.

SHEEPSHEAD

The sheepshead is a common inshore species and is Louisiana’s closest inshore likening to a reef fish. They are excellent table fare (the captain’s personal favorite) and do not have an established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest sheepshead that are less that 10 inches in total length). Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Sheepshead feed on shrimp, minnows, small crabs, oysters and muscles. They can be found near oyster bed, rock piles and vertical structures (pylons, fishing camps, docks, walls, etc…). Targeting sheepshead normally means fishing fresh bait near structures, in a vertical jigging motion.

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FLOUNDER

The flounder is a common inshore species, and larger fish are often called “doormats”. These fish have a flat appearance and both eyes are on the same (upper) side of the head. They are excellent table fare, and have a bag limit of 10 per angler. There isn’t an established size limit (though the captain does not harvest flounder that are less that 10 inches in total length). Flounder feed on shrimp and minnows, and reside anywhere that bait is found. Targeting flounder normally means fishing areas of moving water with sand bottoms, with sparse to no underwater vegetation.

WHITE TROUT

The white trout is a common inshore species and larger fish are often called “mule trout”. They are good table fare when eaten fresh, and have no established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest sheepshead that are less that 10 inches in total length). Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. White trout feed on shrimp, minnows and soft plastic baits. They reside anywhere that bait is found and often travel in small schools. Targeting white trout normally means finding clean moving water, and following active/diving birds.

GREEN TROUT

The green trout is a common inshore species that is often called a “large mouth bass” (seeing as that’s their proper name). Do not be mistaken, in Louisiana’s inshore saltwater, they are in fact green trout. You will not find a native angler that’ll tell you otherwise. They are excellent table fare, and do not have an established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest green trout that are less that 10 inches in total length). Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Green trout feed on anything that shines and moves at the speed that they desire that day. They reside in grassy areas, near underwater structures and in underwater vegetation. Targeting green trout normally means fishing structure and vegetation, at multiple speed (from full crank to drop and drag). Because they love to use vegetation for cover, and ambush their quarry, using weed-less rigs is almost always in order.

GAFFTOP CATFISH

The gafftop catfish is a common inshore species, and larger fish are often called “sailcat”. The captain has nick-named them ‘slime-balls’, as larger gafftop will put off enough secretion to fowl the lower portion of your fishing line. They are excellent table fare (if you find yourself in the mood to clean them), and there isn’t an established size limit (though the captain does not harvest flounder that are less that 14 inches in total length). Gafftop feed on anything that isn’t tied down, and reside anywhere you’d target something other than a saltwater catfish. Targeting gafftop normally means fishing the lower half of the water column, in areas of old/broken down docks or inshore oil tanks.

HARDHEAD CATFISH

The hardhead catfish is a common inshore species, and we’ve got plenty of them. They are NOT good table fare. Hardhead feed on anything that isn’t tied down, and reside anywhere you’d target something other than a saltwater catfish. Targeting hardhead normally means fishing the Louisiana inshore… Period. LOL Again, you’ll have to land the fish, and make a successful release, to have it count towards your Fish Hunter tally. The captain will assist with this, as their dorsal spike is plenty sharp and painful.

SPANISH MACKEREL

The spanish mackerel is an offshore fish that wonders inshore from time to time. They are good table fare and bag limit of 15 per anger, with a 12 inch minimum length at the forward part of the fork. Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Spanish mackerel feed on shrimp, minnows, and mullets and reside in open water. They are small pelagic fish and are a ton of fun to catch on inshore tackle. Targeting king mackerel normally means drifting live-lined or cut bait, in a chum slick.

ATLANTIC STINGRAY

The Atlantic stingray is a common inshore species and is really good table fare. Stingray can be extremely dangerous to handle and a cut leader constitutes landing (The captain will assist with release). Stingray feed on shrimp and minnows, and often slow the bite of other game fish when they move into an area. They can be found almost anywhere and targeting stingray normally means fishing fresh bait near the surface of the water.

GARFISH

The Garfish is a less common inshore species, and larger fish are often referred to as “alligator gar”. They are most often found in Louisiana’s fresh waters, but can be found in brackish areas after periods of heavier rain. They are good table fare (when prepared properly), and have no established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest gar that are less that 16 inches in total length). Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Gar feed on shrimp and smaller fish (of any breed) and reside anywhere that the concentration of salt is low. Targeting gar normally means live-lining small fish (such as mullets, or croaker).

STRIPPED BASS

The stripped bass (often referred to as stripper) is a less common inshore species, and are always a treat to run into. They are excellent table fare and do not have an established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest sheepshead that are less that 10 inches in total length). Stripped bass feed on small baitfish and soft shell crabs. Targeting stripper normally means fishing neat reeds that are within a stones-throw of a Gulf of Mexico inlet. Land the fish and/or making a successful release will constitute landing.

JACK CREVALLE

The jack crevalle is an offshore fish, that wonders inshore during the fall of each year. The jack crevalle is a hard fighting fish, and a ton of fun to catch. They are so-so table fare (not bad if smoked), and have no established bag or size limit (though the captain does not harvest jack crevalle that are less that 18 inches in length at the forward portion of their fork). Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Jack crevalle feed on mullets and other small fish and visit Lakes Pontchartrain and Borgne for a few months annually. Targeting jack crevalle normally means fishing large, top-water baits, in deeper parts of the lakes.

COBIA

The cobia is an offshore fish that wonders inshore from time to time. They are excellent table fare, and are limited to two per/angler. They must be a minimum length 33 inches at the inner portion of the fork of the tail. Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Cobia reside anywhere that bait fish are found and often hang out here the surface of the water.

MANGROVE SNAPPER

The mangrove snapper is an offshore fish that wonders inshore from time to time. They are excellent table fare and have a 10 fish bag limit per angler, and must measure 12 inches in total length. Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Mangrove primarily feed on shrimp and reside near prominent structures (oil tanks, deep water docks, reefs and wrecks). Targeting mangrove snapper normally means fishing structure, while chumming with cut menhaden. Because they are often found in company of chub, you’ll find yourself weeding through chub before getting to your limit.

CHUB

The chub is an offshore fish that wonders inshore from time to time. They are not very good table fare, and will be release immediately if landed. Getting the fish onto the boat and cleanly released constitutes landing. Chub reside around structure that provide overhead cover, such as oil rigs and wrecks. They are often found wherever mangrove snapper are hanging out.

KING MACKEREL

The king mackerel is an offshore fish that wonders inshore from time to time, and is often referred to as the “king fish”. They are much larger than the spanish mackerl and have the type size and speed that require pelagic tackle (larger rods and reals, with drag that tolerates long, sustained runs) for consistent landing. They are good table fare (when prepared correctly), and have a bag limit of 3 per angler. They must measure at least 24 inches at the forward end of the fork and getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. King mackerel feed on small fish and cut bait (little tunny or menhaden) and reside in open water. Targeting king mackerel normally means drifting live-lined or cut bait, in a chum slick.

MULLET

The mullet is a common inshore species and is often used for bait. They are NOT good table fare, and have no bag or size limit. Getting the fish onto the boat and/or cleanly released constitutes landing. Mullet feed on small shrimp and minnows, and reside near busy docks and shallow inlets. Targeting mullet normally means finding them, and tackling down to small enough hooks to fit their mouths. They can also be caught in cast nets, when being harvested for baiting purposes.

LADYFISH

The ladyfish is a less common inshore species and ranges in size from a baitfish, to wow… They are NOT good table fare, and have no established bag or size limit. Getting the fish onto the boat and cleanly released constitutes landing. Ladyfish feed on small shrimp and minnows, and reside anywhere that bait is found. Targeting ladyfish doesn’t really happen, normally means wide eyed shock when you pull up the line and figure out that you’ve connected with one.

BULL SHARK

The bull shark is an offshore fish, that wonders inshore from time to time. They are illegal to harvest, and will be release immediately if landed. A clean release, or cut fluorocarbon leader constitutes landing. Sharks can be found wherever bait fish reside. Targeting bull shark normally consists of drifting live mullet in deeper, major lake waters.

BLACKTIP SHARK

The blacktip shark is an offshore fish, that wonders inshore from time to time. Their season opens August 1st, and runs through May 31st of the following fishing season. Harvest is limited to one per/vessel and the minimum length is 54 inches at the inner portion of the fork of the tail. Wire leaders are never be used in the off season, and a cleanly cut fluorocarbon leader constitutes landing during that time. Sharks can be found wherever bait fish reside.

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