Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip — September

Your Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 92°F / Low 73°F1.2" rain · 8 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

29 species
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
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
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Yellow BassGood
Yellow Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White CatfishGood
White Catfish
Various
Black CrappieGood
Black Crappie
Various
Redbreast SunfishGood
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Rock BassGood
Rock Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Freshwater DrumGood
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishGood
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassGood
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Bullhead CatfishGood
Bullhead Catfish
Various
Chain PickerelGood
Chain Pickerel
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Shortnose GarFair
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarFair
Longnose Gar
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Redear SunfishFair
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelFair
Redfin Pickerel
Various
BowfinFair
Bowfin
Various

September Weather in Baton Rouge

92°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

6 Guides Matched

$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 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

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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