Gretna, LA Fishing Trip — September
Your Gretna, LA Fishing Trip
September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 89°F / Low 73°F2" rain · 8 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in September
8 species
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodGrouper
Various
GoodCobia
Various
GoodBlack Drum
Various
GoodSpotted Seatrout
Various
GoodFlounder
Various
FairRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
FairRed Snapper
Various
September Weather in Gretna
89°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
130 Guides Near Gretna
No guides are based in Gretna, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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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 inshore Fishing
- 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.
Species Regulations
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
Grouper
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:4 per person per day within the grouper aggregate
Size Limit:Varies by species; check regulations
Size limits and specific regulations vary by grouper species. Check the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website for details.
Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch minimum fork length
Vessel limit applies even with multiple anglers. Be sure to measure fork length correctly.
Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum; only one fish over 27 inches may be kept