Lafitte Sheepshead Fishing Charters

Afternoon trip departs approx. 2:00 p.m. and returns before dark. During winter months the starting time is based upon the sunset, you'll depart around 4-5 hours before dusk. Enjoy an exciting afternoon in the Lafitte Basin, fishing for Red and Black Drum, Flounder, Trout, and more inshore favorites.

This amazing morning trip will take you fishing the bays and bayous of Jean Lafitte only 40 minutes from New Orleans. You'll be chasing Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife, from alligators to a variety of local birds.

Get on the water before anyone else with an early start to the day. You'll be on the most productive fishing spots in no time, trolling or jigging with a light tackle to bag yourself a Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, or more! Your trip doesn't have to end when you get back. You can hang out and talk to other guests and guides as they arrive. End the day with lunch at our very own restaurant. We have authentic cajun food along with a variety of other good home-cooked meals!

This trip involves bow fishing in Louisiana's swampy backcountry and inshore waters. You'll be fishing for the likes of Redfish, Drum, Catfish, Carp, Flounder, and many other fish species. All the necessary bowfishing gear will be provided free of charge. Please make sure you bring a valid fishing license with you.

You’ll target Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout in lakes, bays, and canals. Fish using bottom rigs, corks, tight lines, gold spoons, fresh shrimp, plastics, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits. In spring and summer, live bait like shrimp, croakers, and minnows work great. Summer trips include big lakes and beaches where you can catch Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. Spring and summer are perfect for beach fishing adventures too.

Ready for a heart-pounding night on the water? Join Marsh Reapers Bowfishing for a 4-hour nighttime bowfishing trip through the rich marshes of Lafitte, Louisiana. Your experienced guide will lead you through shallow waters under high-powered LED lights, targeting an exciting variety of species. Whether you're a seasoned bowfisher or a curious beginner, all skill levels are welcome. Book your spot now and get ready to light up the night with Marsh Reapers Bowfishing!

Special LED lights penetrate the stained waters allowing you to see the fish before shooting them with a bow and arrow. All bows are equipped with AMS bottle reels for easy arrow retrieval. Fish cleaning and bagging is included.

Half Day morning trips depart from Joe's Landing Marina at Sunrise. During these trips, we will explore the marshes of south Louisiana in search of a multitude of species that our fishery has to offer. These trips usually last until around noon or until daily bag limits are reached. All gear, tackle, and bait will be provided. Feel free to bring whatever snacks, drinks, or alcohol that you would like to have for your trip. Upon return, your catch will be cleaned up and bagged.

Our inshore trips include everything you need for a fantastic day on the water: rods, reels, tackle, ice, fuel, and fish cleaning. Pricing is as follows: $600 for 1-2 customers, and just $100 for each additional customer, accommodating up to 4 in total.

Fishing this way at night really lets you see the bayou a different way it's just so addicting to Bowfish I promise once you do it once you'll wanna keep doing it just to see what the fish are doing under the light how to react it's really something I'll never get tired of but enough talk come take a ride with us