Fishing Charters in Louisiana
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Redfish Nation Fishing Charters
Our fishing charters include bait, fuel, ice, cold drinking water, and fishing equipment. Experience redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder and more.
Southern Fly Expeditions - New Orleans Fly Fishing Charter
Join Southern Fly Expeditions and Capt. Brandon Keck at 156 Millaudon St. New Orleans , LA 70118 318-458-6862 email us with any questions or comments at [email protected] Book the best New Orleans fly fishing charters and guides for redfish near the gulf of Louisiana. Saltwater fly fishing for redfish here in the Louisiana marsh is the best in the world. Fly fishing for bull redfish, black drum, and more or light tackle sight fishing for bull redfish and more can be done near New Orleans, Louisiana year-round. Call or book today!
Reel Southern Fishing Charters, LLC
At Reel southern fishing charter, you get to enjoy the day fishing with experienced guide Captain Ryan! He specializes in inshore fishing for speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, black drum & flounder in the beautiful waters of Hopedale, LA.
South Louisiana Redfishing Charters
South Louisiana fishing charters. Inshore fishing trips for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum and Sheepshead on Vermilion Bay, Cypremort Point, La. fishing near Lafayette Louisiana. Capt. Guided fishing trips on Vermilion Bay. The best Red fishing and Speckled trout hot spots for fishing near Lafayette La.
Best Time to Catch Black Drum
Black Drum can be caught year-round in Houma. Right now in February, activity is low.
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Black Drum
Looking for a battle? Black drum in the Houma area offer just that. These hard-fighting fish thrive in the brackish waters surrounding Houma, particularly near structures like bridges, docks, and pilings in the bayous and bays. Spring and fall are prime times, coinciding with their spawning season. Crabs and shrimp are their preferred meals, so use them as bait, fished on the bottom with a Carolina rig. A great access point is the public launch near the Houma Terrebonne Civic Center, giving you access to the Intracoastal Waterway. Keep an eye on the tides; drum often feed more actively during moving water. The local drum population can reach impressive sizes, so be prepared for a good fight!
How to Catch Black Drum
Black Drum Fishing Regulations in Louisiana
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
16-inch minimum; only one fish over 27 inches may be kept
License Required
Basic Fishing License; Saltwater License
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Louisiana state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best bait to use for Black Drum in Houma?
Black Drum are bottom feeders and love crustaceans. Live or dead shrimp, crabs, and cut bait like mullet are all excellent choices. Fishing near the bottom is key.
What size Black Drum can I keep in Louisiana?
The regulations state that you can keep Black Drum with a minimum size of 16 inches. Only one Black Drum over 27 inches may be kept per day.
How many Black Drum can I keep per day in Louisiana?
The daily bag limit for Black Drum in Louisiana is 5 fish per person. Remember that only one of those can be over 27 inches.
Besides a basic license, what else do I need to fish for Black Drum near Houma?
Since Black Drum inhabit saltwater and brackish waters, you will need a Basic Fishing License and a Saltwater License to legally fish for them in the Houma area.
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