Lafitte, LA Fishing Trip — September

Your Lafitte, LA Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 75°F1.1" rain · 6 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
GrouperGood
Grouper
Various
Black DrumGood
Black Drum
Various
RedfishFair
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
Red SnapperFair
Red Snapper
Various

September Weather in Lafitte

87°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
6
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 inshore / offshore / bowfishing 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

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:16-24 inch slot limit; only two fish over 24 inches may be kept

Possession of seatrout is prohibited on vessels fishing in state waters during the closed season for red drum. Check for any temporary closures due to environmental conditions.

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.

Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Gigging for flounder is legal.

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