DOWN THE BAYOUCHARTERSPort Fourchon · Louisiana
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Inshore · Grand Isle & Port Fourchon marsh, bay and beach

Follow the water closer to home.

Louisiana's inshore water has its own sense of adventure. On our inshore fishing charters around Port Fourchon and Grand Isle, marsh edges give way to interior bays, beaches and barrier islands. Fish for speckled trout, redfish and flounder with a guide who can help you understand the water as well as work a lure.

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Young anglers showing speckled trout on a DTB inshore trip
DOWN THE BAYOU · PORT FOURCHON, LOUISIANA

FIND YOUR FIT

Compare your options.

Choose the kind of day first, then the boat. Rates are per boat.

Inshore

Inshore charter

Marsh, bays and beaches for redfish, speckled trout, black drum and more.
Up to 4 guests; call about larger groups

$1,100 up to 4 guests
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Rates are per boat unless noted and include fuel, bait, ice, tackle and fish cleaning. The crew confirms the boat, captain and total when you book. Questions? Call 985-387-8133.

One coast, several ways to fish

Inshore fishing follows the changing coast. Beach and island trips offer opportunities for speckled trout, while marshes and deeper ponds bring redfish into focus. Your guide chooses a route for the day's conditions. An inshore plan can explore more sheltered water, but every outing still depends on the weather.

  • Marsh and interior bays: speckled trout, redfish and flounder opportunities.
  • Beaches and islands: a different setting for coastal fishing.
  • Live bait, soft plastics and topwater lures: techniques to discuss with your guide.

More than one fish to look for

Speckled trout lead the story, with redfish close behind and flounder, sheepshead, black drum and Spanish mackerel also in the mix. The mix changes with location and season. Tell the crew if you have a particular species in mind so they can discuss a realistic plan for your visit.

Choose the right pace and platform

A bay boat suits a different day from a long-range offshore center console or a dedicated fly-fishing skiff. Share your group's size and experience level before choosing a trip. Confirm your assigned boat, guide, departure time and passenger allowance for the date; the best fit starts with how your group wants to fish.

Simple preparations, more time together

Every charter includes fishing gear, bait, fuel, ice and fish cleaning. Bring food, water, a hat, sunscreen and cooler space for taking fish home. Confirm licensing before arrival, and consider a lodge stay if you would rather settle in the evening before fishing.

REAL DAYS WITH DOWN THE BAYOU

Closer to shore. Just as memorable.

Young anglers holding speckled trout on an inshore trip
Family time on the water.Speckled trout from an inshore trip.
DTB inshore bay boat on the water
Built for the bays.Our Purebay Blue Wave inshore boat.
Angler holding a speckled trout in the Louisiana marsh
A Louisiana inshore catch.

THE FISH THAT BRING US BACK

Meet the Gulf.

Explore real catches from our trips. Species, seasons and conditions shape every outing; no catch is guaranteed.

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Fuel policy

Fuel is included in your charter. Because fuel markets are uncertain, a surcharge applies only when the national price of regular unleaded rises above $4.00 per gallon. See our Policies & Waivers page for how it works.

Real photographs from DTB trips. Record catches are listed with their sources.Record catches & sources →