Fishing

Fishing

In Plaquemines Parish, fishing is a way of life. Flanking both sides of the Mississippi River, the Parish resides in one of the world’s greatest deltas. Our bayous and marsh crisscross the land until opening up into the expansive Gulf of Mexico. From deep sea adventures to inland hot spots, Plaquemines is ideal fishing territory for all types of anglers. Book a charter to fish for giant reds or speckled trout, spend the day fly fishing in the marsh, or rent a cabin over the water and enjoy the convenience of cooking your catch fresh from the dock.

For fishing license information, please visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Fishing Guides, Charters, & Marinas

Plaquemines Parish has many great fishing guides who launch daily out of the nine marinas operating within Parish waters.

Beshel Boat Launch

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Beshel+Boat+Launch/@29.5687609,-89.7649531,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5288c38d11ce351a?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiL9KyEs8D9AhXdl2oFHavLCJ8Q_BJ6BAhhEAg

29.5687609

-89.7649531

Cypress Cove Marina

https://www.google.com/search?q=Cypress+Cove+Marina&ludocid=7674742890976231924&gsas=1&lsig=AB86z5XHueCYAeCeCJJOZcLp265l&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjijrK1-OD9AhUglmoFHf0SDO8QoAJ6BAgOEAw&biw=1728&bih=893&dpr=2#

29.25126932289443

-89.36063732328378

Delta Marina

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Delta+Marina/@29.3855717,-89.6015251,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xce860bb2ac72be77?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwixivTVs8D9AhXOk2oFHeDXB0wQ_BJ6BAhoEAg

29.3855717

-89.6015251

Hansen's Marina

https://www.google.com/search?q=134+Chris+Ln+Port+Sulphur%2C+LA+70083&oq=134+Chris+Ln+Port+Sulphur%2C+LA+70083&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i299.217j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#

29.46306997837811

-89.68705928465675

Happy Jack Marina

https://www.google.com/search?q=276+Happy+Jack+Lane%2C+Port+Sulphur%2C+LA+70083&ei=b0wTZJnNNsGxqtsPhLKToAw&ved=0ahUKEwjZwNnI9-D9AhXBmGoFHQTZBMQQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=276+Happy+Jack+Lane%2C+Port+Sulphur%2C+LA+70083&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCCEQqwI6DgguEIAEEMcBEK8BELADOgcIABAeELADOgkIABAIEB4QsANKBAhBGAFQvANYvANg_wRoA3AAeACAAYsBiAGLAZIBAzAuMZgBAKABAqABAcgBA8ABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#

29.517928356241942

-89.73723379011685

Joshua's Marina

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Joshua's+Marina/@29.3490751,-89.5382309,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xb96e

29.3490751

-89.5382309

Myrtle Grove Marina

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Myrtle+Grove+Marina/@29.6342164,-89.9515599,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x889e35ec2603dd13:0x926e81bb358e5d64!8m2!3d29.6342164!4d-89.9515599!16s%2Fg%2F1thl66h1

29.6342164

-89.9515599

Venice Marina

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Venice+Marina/@29.2402778,-89.3647222,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7156c22bac3b7c23?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiC4bqZs8D9AhV2l2oFHb3-BT8Q_BJ6BQiAARAI

29.2402778

-89.3647222

What We're Catching

Offshore Fishing

The waters off Louisiana’s gulf coast are loaded with prolific offshore fishing. From the famous Midnight Lump, to South Pass and the Western Delta Blocks, the path to unparalleled offshore fishing goes through Plaquemines Parish. Experience your dream of battling billfish and chasing yellowfin, right here at the gateway to the Gulf.

Whether you prefer fishing structure such as oil rigs and reefs or trolling and kiting for pelagic species on the open water, Plaquemines Parish offers the ultimate offshore fishing experience. A wide variety of species can be caught off our coast, ranging from tuna, wahoo, marlin, and swordfish, to amberjack, cobia, grouper, snapper, tarpon, and triple tail.

Inshore Fishing

Troll or drift through the marshes while casting to grass cover or oyster reefs and you’ll be amazed by the rod-bending action that awaits. These waters are absolutely teeming with redfish and speckled trout in all sizes, from trophy bulls to good-eating slots. Whether you want to fill a cooler or just want to experience the fight for which these beautiful gamefish are famous, there’s nowhere better to do it than Plaquemines Parish.While targeting reds and trout, expect to encounter a large number of other species that make for great table fare, such as flounder, sheepshead, and black drum.

Whether you prefer fishing structure such as oil rigs and reefs or trolling and kiting for pelagic species on the open water, Plaquemines Parish offers the ultimate offshore fishing experience. A wide variety of species can be caught off our coast, ranging from tuna, wahoo, marlin, and swordfish, to amberjack, cobia, grouper, snapper, tarpon, and triple tail.

Freshwater Fishing

Even before the first man rigged together a fishing rod, the Mississippi River and its tributaries have been siphoning the best topsoil from the better part of the continent. For millions of years, these nutrients have flowed down the river and deposited into our wetlands, ultimately manifesting in some of the most rich and diverse habitats in the world. Many of these habitats are ripe with freshwater fishing opportunities.

Plaquemines Parish is littered with fresh water systems such as ponds, lakes, canals, and marsh. In virtually any of these waters, you can expect to catch a wide variety of freshwater species, including largemouth bass, sunfish, and catfish. Some species, such as the alligator gar, are known to reach sizes of epic proportions.

Local Fishing Guides & Charters

Rod Benders Charters
Pete Millers

Born and raised in New Orleans and South Louisiana, I grew up hunting and fishing the vast marshes of Louisiana’s “Sportsman’s Paradise” – AKA the Redfish Capital of the World! Like most fishermen in South Louisiana, my dad used to take me freshwater fishing for Bass and Brim from the time I was able to hold a fishing pole. Learning something new every time I went out on the water, it became my passion to figure out why and what made some days more productive than others.  With over 30 years of experience, and a passion for fish, I’m confident that we will catch fish!

Run Away Charters
Cade Thomas

16 year charter captain in the Venice area!! I specialize in Redfish, Trout, flounder, BASS and all other inshore species. Women and children friendly!

Run N' Gun Outfitters
Jone Lemle

Come and fish the fertile waters of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana from the upper reaches of the Delta to the mouth of the Mississippi River. Captain Jon P. Lemle is dedicated to providing clients with adventures of a lifetime, whatever your passion may be. Shallow water stalking of hungry speckled trout and reel screaming redfish is our specialty. While offshore fishing for tuna, marlin, wahoo and many other species can also be arranged. Also float and fly fish trips for truly unforgettable battles with hard-charging redfish on the flats boat.

Saltgrass Outdoors
Capt. Raymond Schmitt

Saltgrass Lodge is a beautiful antebellum home with nearly seven thousand square feet of elegance and delicacy overlooking the Mississippi River in Venice. The home contains comfortable rooms, beautiful views from the wraparound porch. Fine cuisine expertly prepared by our onsite chef and the best fishing and hog hunting on the Gulf Coast. Located only an hour south of New Orleans, featuring inshore fishing, offshore fishing, duck hunting, fly fishing, bowfishing and hog hunting.

Saltgrass Outdoors
Isaac Schmitt

Nearly seven-thousand square feet of elegance and delicacy, the Saltgrass Lodge in Venice, Louisiana is a beautiful antebellum-style home overlooking the Mississippi River. The home is located an hour south of New Orleans on the slender peninsula that forms the tip of the Louisiana boot and the mouth of the Mississippi river. A single highway hugs the western side of the river deep into the thick Louisiana marshland to the river’s end, the Mississippi river delta.

Saltwater Therapy Charters
Eric Olsen

Born and raised in SE Louisiana and have been fishing this area all of my life. We are a saltwater fishing charter business targeting speckle trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead and flounder.

Salty Marsh Charters
Capt. Jacob Morris

"Salty Marsh Charters is locally owned and operated business dedicated in providing a cultural and outdoor experience. Our company was founded by Captain Jacob Morris, who was born and raised at the mouth of the great Mississippi River. Captain Jacob has been on the water his entire life. At Salty Marsh Charters we pride ourselves to working hard and make sure you catch fish. Venice, LA is known world-wide as the fishing capital."

Scale Damage Bowfishing
Capt. Josh Gait

Your guide throughout your bowfishing adventure, Captain Josh Galt, has over 10 years fishing & guiding experience. Born and raised in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, Captain Josh knows the lakes and bayous of Plaquemines Parish about as good as any lifelong resident from the area. So you can guarantee, if there are fish to be found, Captain Josh knows where to find them!

Seawind Charter LLC
Eddie Vangordon

I started fishing at a very young age I became a Captain in 2009 deep sea fishing in the gulf of Mexico for 5 years caught many fish and meet many different people. Now I fish inland through the passes of the Mississippi and can put people on the fish in no time!!

Shallow South
Miles Larose

Shallow South is a Louisiana fishing guide and charter service. Our friendly guides are true professionals when is comes to saltwater charters. Join Shallow South on your next Louisiana fishing charter. We have a plethora of different saltwater species with a good old Cajun appetite. Our redfish are well protected in some of the deepest corners of the marsh allowing them to roam in peace as they hunt for their next meal. We fish these waters for our own pleasure, so our passion extends past putting our clients on fish as we are concerned about the well being of our coast’s future.

Southeast Charters
Sal Gagliano

At Southeast Charters we fish inshore and nearshore oil rigs for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Triple Tail and Cobia. Venice, LA has the most fertile fishing grounds you will ever experience. Thanks to the the nutrient-rich flow of the Great Mississippi River which deposits them in our huge Delta. Book your trip today and let Captain Sal Gagliano show you what great fishing is all about.

Southeast Venice Fishing
Capt. Sal Gagliano

Southeast Charters runs highly productive Venice Redfish Charters. We are located in Venice, Louisiana and our Fishing Charters will take you to the vast Mississippi Delta. So if you want to experience the fun of targeting Redfish or Speckled Trout and other fish on artificial lures give our Venice fishing guide service a call. Venice, Louisiana is the best place to catch feisty redfish and bull reds.

Local Tackle Shop

B&B Tackle Shop

Outdoor & sporting goods company with freshwater and saltwater fishing tackle, rod repair services, live bait, and a huge selection of rods and reels.