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Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip — October

Your Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 63°F4.7" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

29 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
White BassFair
White Bass
Various
Yellow BassFair
Yellow Bass
Various
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarFair
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarFair
Longnose Gar
Various
White CatfishFair
White Catfish
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Black CrappieFair
Black Crappie
Various
Redbreast SunfishFair
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishFair
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelFair
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassFair
Rock Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
Freshwater DrumFair
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishFair
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassFair
Guadalupe Bass
Various
BowfinFair
Bowfin
Various
Bullhead CatfishFair
Bullhead Catfish
Various
Chain PickerelFair
Chain Pickerel
Various

October Weather in Baton Rouge

83°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Matched

Down The Bayou Charters - Down The Bayou Charters
Down The Bayou Charters

Down The Bayou Charters

4.8(73)Top Rated

Fresh Yellowfin Recipes. Tuna Poke’ & Seared Ahi recipes. Catch great Yellowfin on our offshore fishing trips in Grand Isle. (225) 226-2781

offshoreTunaAhi (Tuna)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Trail Escapes - Trail Escapes
Trail Escapes

Trail Escapes

5(1)Top Rated

Your next hunting or fishing trip - handled. We've already done all the research for you, with dozens of lodges across the US, each individually visited and inspected.

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Center for Sportfishing Policy - Center for Sportfishing Policy
Center for Sportfishing Policy

Center for Sportfishing Policy

5(1)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nautical Miles Charters - Nautical Miles Charters
Nautical Miles Charters

Nautical Miles Charters

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nautical Miles Charters, Grand Isle, Louisiana, Inshore and Offshore Fishing Charters. Call us and book your trip today! (225) 202-3912

offshoreinshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo - Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Laid Back Charter - Laid Back Charter
Laid Back Charter

Laid Back Charter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Laid Back Inshore Fishing Charters is a dedicated and knowledgeable fishing crew located in Grand Isle, Louisiana. We provide top of the line fishing equipment and service to get you on the fish. Book your Louisiana inshore fishing charter trip with us today!

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide 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 offshore / inshore Fishing

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

Louisiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit or size restrictions on catfish in Louisiana, but check local advisories for consumption.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to Blue, Channel, and Flathead catfish, singly or in aggregate.

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