Plan a Fishing Trip to Houma, LA

5 guidesBest months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Houma Right Now

Grouper
GoodVarious
Spotted Seatrout
GoodVarious
Flounder
GoodVarious
Red Snapper
GoodVarious
Black Drum
GoodVarious
King Mackerel
FairVarious
Redfish
Fairsaltwater
Bottom fishing, Trolling, Jigging
Cobia
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with Houma guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License: Louisiana Fishing License

In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.