Slidell, LA Fishing Trip — August

Your Slidell, LA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 88°F / Low 75°F7.7" rain · 21 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

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

August Weather in Slidell

88°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
7.7"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

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

3 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.

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
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.

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.

Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum; only one fish over 27 inches may be kept
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