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Fishing Guides · New Orleans, LA

Fishing Guides in New Orleans

5 listings · ranked by rating & reviews · updated 2026

Fishing guides are the specialists - independent pros and outfitters who focus on a specific fishery and style, from bass on a local lake to fly fishing a trout river or wading the flats. Where a charter is usually about the boat and the trip, a guide sells expertise and hands-on coaching, and typically runs a smaller, more personal operation. Day rates commonly fall around $300-600 depending on the water, target species and whether the trip is walk-and-wade or from a boat, often for one or two anglers. Many guides provide rods, flies or tackle and hold the required licensing - always ask what is included. Compare a few, read the reviews, and confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.

Below are 5 fishing guides listings in New Orleans, LA, ranked by Google review volume so you can start with the most established options and contact them directly. The most-reviewed is SaltWater Therapy Charters (5★, 327 Google reviews).

Typical pricing in New Orleans

Typical New Orleans area charter pricing: roughly $500-$1,400 for inshore marsh trips; offshore Venice tuna trips are typically full-day and sit at the top of the range or higher. Inshore trips are usually private for two anglers. Confirm the all-in rate with the operator.

See our full guide to fishing in New Orleans for neighborhoods, local pricing and how to choose.

Top fishing guides listings in New Orleans

  1. 1
    SaltWater Therapy Charters
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    SaltWater Therapy Charters

    New Orleans

    Fishing charter in Bayou St. John, LA · 5★ (327).

    ★ 5 · 327View →
  2. 2
    Southern Fly Expeditions - New Orleans Fly Fishing Charter
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    Southern Fly Expeditions - New Orleans Fly Fishing Charter

    New Orleans

    Fishing charter in River Ridge, LA · 5★ (71).

    ★ 5 · 71View →
  3. 3
    LFishing Listing
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    Louisiana on Fly

    New Orleans

    Fishing charter in New Orleans, LA · 5★ (52).

    ★ 5 · 52View →
  4. 4
    MarshOnTheFly
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    MarshOnTheFly

    New Orleans

    Fishing charter in Lake Shore - Lake Vista, LA · 5★ (41).

    ★ 5 · 41View →
  5. 5
    Triple Threat Charters
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    Triple Threat Charters

    New Orleans

    Fishing charter in Lafitte, LA · 4.9★ (33).

    ★ 4.9 · 33View →

FAQ

Fishing Guides in New Orleans - common questions

How many fishing guides are there in New Orleans? +
Lure Compass lists 5 listings for fishing guides in New Orleans, LA.
Who has the best-rated fishing guides in New Orleans? +
By Google review volume, SaltWater Therapy Charters is the most-reviewed fishing guides listing in New Orleans (5★, 327 reviews). Rankings follow review count, not paid placement.
How much does a fishing guide cost? +
Guided trips commonly run about $300-600 for the day, with the price shaped by the fishery, target species, trip length and whether it is walk-and-wade or from a boat. Rates are usually for one or two anglers. Confirm current pricing, what is included and availability directly with the guide.
What is the difference between a guide and a charter? +
A charter generally centers on a captained boat and a set trip, often for larger groups, while a guide sells focused expertise in a specific fishery and style - bass, fly fishing, flats - typically for one or two anglers and sometimes on foot. The right fit depends on the water you want to fish and how hands-on you want the coaching.
How do I choose a fishing guide? +
Compare Google ratings and reviews, check that the guide specializes in the species and water you are after, and ask what gear is provided and what you bring. Reviews that name the guide and describe the coaching are a strong signal. Then confirm trip details, pricing and availability directly with the guide.
How much does a fishing charter cost near New Orleans? +
Inshore marsh charters typically run about $500-$1,400, usually private for two anglers. Offshore tuna trips out of Venice are full-day and sit at the top of the range or above. Confirm the all-in price with the operator.
Why is Louisiana famous for redfish? +
The vast, protected marsh south and east of New Orleans holds huge numbers of redfish, including trophy bull reds, in shallow water ideal for sight fishing with light tackle and fly. It is regarded as one of the best redfish fisheries anywhere.
Can you catch tuna out of New Orleans? +
Yes - Venice, about two hours downriver, is one of the most reliable yellowfin tuna ports in the US thanks to the deep water and oil rigs offshore. These are full-day (or overnight) trips; book a Venice offshore operator specifically.
Where do New Orleans charters depart from? +
Inshore trips run from marinas around the city and Lafitte; offshore tuna trips run from Venice. The ranked list below covers the area by review volume and rating.

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