Port Allen, LA Fishing Trip — August
Your Port Allen, LA Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 93°F / Low 76°F2.8" rain · 10 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
8 species
GoodKing Mackerel
Various
GoodRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
GoodGrouper
Various
GoodBlack Drum
Various
GoodSpotted Seatrout
Various
GoodRed Snapper
Various
GoodCobia
Various
FairFlounder
Various
August Weather in Port Allen
93°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
8 Guides Near Port Allen
No guides are based in Port Allen, 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 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.
Species Regulations
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum, 27-inch maximum total length. Only one redfish over 27 inches may be retained per person per day.
Possession of redfish over the maximum size limit is prohibited. Check current LDWF regulations for any specific area closures or changes.
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.
Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum; only one fish over 27 inches may be kept