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

Southern Exposure Inland Fishing Charters
Roger Rosendale

If you are looking for the finest coastal fishing and the BEST in southern hospitality, then BOOK NOW with Southern Exposure Inland Fishing Charters! Centrally located in the heart of the best fishing destinations in SE Louisiana, (Buras, Venice, and Empire), Southern Exposure will provide you with Top Rated guides that will expose you to the best coastal fishing this country has to offer. The fertile waters of the Mississippi River's Delta have created an absolute paradise for the coastal angler and outdoor enthusiast. Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Largemouth Bass thrive in the coastal waters that overflow in the Gulf of Mexico.

Southern Style Bowfishing
Capt. Alan Yedo

Bowfishing is exciting action packed sport. Another great thing, it is year round !!! Bowfishing is hunting and fishing combined into 1 sport. What a awesome combination! We Are The Longest Active Bowfishing Charter in the Business!! I have fished these waters all my life and I know where all the Honey Holes are. I have more than enough knowledge and practice of this sport to put you on the fish!!!!

Super Strike Charters
Capt. Damon McKnight

Our expert captains have been putting anglers from around the world on the fish for more than 20 years. Founded in 1997, Super Strike’s owner, Captain Damon McKnight, started with just one boat. Since then, Super Strike has grown into a fleet of both nearshore and offshore vessels with five captains.

Super Strike Charters
Damon Mcknight

Captain Damon McKnight was raised on the water and learned what it takes to catch fish at a very young age. He has been a full time charter boat captain for the past 22 years. In June of 2009, Capt. Followed by his love of the water and his fishing experience, one of the most important things he attributes to his success is that he gets to fish in Venice, Louisiana. The Best Fishing in the World.

Tag It Charters
Pat Fitz

30 plus years experience of fishing the Venice area, including the near shore Gulf of Mexico. Targeted species include but not limited to: Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, Flounder, Red Snapper (seasonal), Tripletail, Cobia and Mangrove Snapper.

Taylor's Guide Service, LLC
Jamie Taylor

Capt. Jamie Taylor has been fishing and hunting all of south Louisiana for over 25 years. While he catches several different species in Venice, redfish and speckled trout are his target species. Venice, Louisiana produces large numbers of both reds and specks each year. Bull reds up to 30 pounds and large numbers of trout up to 8 pounds are not uncommon. While he loves seeing the excitement of someone catching a big fish, there is no joy greater than seeing a child catch their first BIG fish.

The Mexican Gulf Fishing Company
Kevin Beach

Kevin Beach says: I love coming to work every day, to my “corner office” on the sea, because no two days are the same. Dozens of factors affect what fish do, and it’s a challenge to figure out where they’ll be, what they want to eat, and what presentation they prefer. What makes me even more passionate about my work? Watching clients experience “firsts.” Their first tuna catch, their first time seeing blue water, their first flying fish chase, their first encounters with whales and porpoises…I feed off their energy and excitement every day. Want to experience a trip with Capt. Beach? I’ve been told that I’m more animated than most veteran captains, which I take as a high compliment. Maybe I’m just a big kid, trapped in a man’s body, but I enjoy working hard and playing hard, harnessing the good and blocking the bad. Two professional philosophies drive me: -To push the limits in a safe and ethical manner -Respect the resources we’re fortunate enough to enjoy. Born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana, I’ve been fishing the Venice area for thirty years. I grew up with one sister and five brothers, and fishing was the only thing I could do better than all of my brothers. I stuck to it, and when I was twelve or so, I started wanting to know why fish were found where they were, why they were doing what they were doing, how I could improve as a fisherman. Something clicked for me, something that’s still there. I’ve been a full-time guide for twelve years, and I’ve been a First Mate on a 112-foot boat and Captain on 26-foot, 30-foot, and 61-foot boats. I’ve won my share of tournaments, but my most notable catch was a 765-pound, short-fin Mako shark, a feat that currently qualifies as a state of Louisiana and Gulf of Mexico record. In 2006-2007, I was part of a team that conducted the most comprehensive yellowfin tuna study ever conducted in the Gulf of Mexico. We tagged more than 130 yellowfin and tracked their movements and depth patterns along the Louisiana Coast. Another amazing milestone for me: I was the first boat to ever video a live birth of a sperm whale in the wild. My main hobby is fishing – what else could it be? I’m an avid spear fisherman, and I enjoy tank-diving for reef fish, as well as blue-water, free-diving for pelagics. On land, I switch to hunting deer with bows and chasing ducks in the marsh. My wife Jennifer and I have two children, and my primary goal is to perfect the balance of being a great fisherman, while being a great husband and father. Out of the thousands of clients I’ve had the pleasure to meet, two stand out the most, one representing the beginning of a fishing career, the other the end. The first was a young boy, Lawson, who caught his first tuna and decided to cover his 55-pound body in its blood. He proceeded to walk around the boat flexing his muscles and screaming at the top of his lungs, like a WWF wrestler. It was something! The other client who made a huge impression on me was an eighty-three-year-old man from Alabama. With one of his lifelong fishing/hunting buddies, he showed up full of “piss and vinegar” and ready to whoop on some tuna. He’d skipped his chemo treatment to come fishing. The real miracle is that he and his eighty-one-year-old friend each landed two tuna that weighed more than 100 pounds. Neither fellow ever complained or passed the rod, and I don’t think the fisherman with cancer made it much longer. It was a privilege for me to share the day with him! First trip, last trip, or any trip in between, I love them all, and I feel lucky to be able to do what I always dreamed of doing…fishing every day!

Venice Charters
Brent Roy

Venice Charters Unlimited is your destination for world class fishing and hunting. We are located in Venice, Louisiana, about one hour south of New Orleans, near the Mississippi River Delta. The nutrient rich waters surrounding Venice offer the best fishing around for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Largemouth Bass, Flounder, Red Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel and Blue Marlin.

Venice Lodge
John Duplass

Contact Captain John to book your trip at bookvenicecharters.com

Venice Outdoors
Capt. Brandon Ballay

Nestled along the Mississippi Delta is Venice, Louisiana where some of the best fishing and hunting is found in the WORLD! Captain Brandon Ballay's only goal is the ensure that you relax, unwind, and have great experience catching quality fish and hunting for an incredible variety of waterfowl. We welcome all ages and skill levels. Let us give you the opportunity to enjoy a 1st class fishing and hunting guided trip. We also offer lodging... The Condo @ Venice Marina

Voodoo Fishing Charters
Brett Tucker

W.B. Outfitters
Capt. Burney Young

WB Outfitters provides all-inclusive packages including fishing, hunting, blast and casts, lodging, meals, beverages, tackle, bait, ice and vacuum packaging. The staff in the lodge is top notch providing clean rooms, linens, and chef driven local cuisine with local ingredients. W.B. 's captains are local residents with decades of guiding experience in the surrounding area. Let W.B. Outfitters service you with your next bayou or offshore adventure.

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.