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Captain John MacMurray has been a member of FishingBooker since March 2025.

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John MacMurray

Captain John MacMurray, New Orleans, United States - FishingBooker

A close-up of a large Redfish being proudly held by an angler on a fishing trip.

This charter is licensed to take you fishing up to 9 miles offshore into state waters.

Approach Angling Company

Captain John is a excellent captain he knew his way around the water and put me on the fish. I highly recommend him.

Red fishing

As cold fronts arrive, look for Redfish gathering together at the top of the water column – this will make them easy to find and catch. On warmer days, look for Speckled Trout. Otherwise, fish for Black Drum in Lake Pontchartrain.

February is one of the best times to be in New Orleans. The city is talking about Mardi Gras, but if you want a break from festivities, expect 'gin clear' waters and big Bull Redfish. Head to the Delacroix flats for great sight fishing.

Don't miss the Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival in New Orleans City Park. If you prefer saltwater fishing, head to the marshes – they're kicking into gear as the weather warms.&nbsp;

With temperatures in the mid 70s and low rainfall, New Orleans can be very pleasant in April (if a bit humid). Try targeting Redfish with artificial bait in shallow water (3 feett or less).

As the weather transitions from spring to summer, everyone wants to be outside. Which is good, because the bait is moving inshore and the fish come with it. Expect a lot of Redfish and some Speckled Trout.

Temperatures rise, averaging at 89°. Grab a deal at a hotel (it's officially low season) and stay a while! Enjoy explosive action on topwater lures from Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Aligator Gar, and more!

Expect very hot weather with a chance of storms. But don't let that stop you getting out on the water. Speckled Trout and Redfish are biting aggressively. The Delacroix and Black Bay area is excellent at this time of year.

The Breton Sound and Black Bay area is still producing well – look for limits of Speckled Trout around rigs and islands. Most fishing charters will leave before sunrise to escape the heat and catch the best bite.

September is still very hot in New Orleans, making early starts a necessity still. Once you get out, you can find Bull Redfish and big Jack Crevalles – this is a really fun time to fish if you don't mind the heat.

This is one of the busiest times of year for Lousiana Redfish guides. And rightly so – with clear waters and big schooling Bull Redfish, everyone wants to get out and sight fish for these beauties&nbsp;

The fishing is still very good, with Bull Redfish and Flounder continuing to bite well. As fall transitions to winter, cold fronts push bait out of the marsh. The fish are hungry and feeding up it gets cold.

There's never a bad time to fish in New Orleans, and December proves it. Look for Redfish laid up across the marsh and big Bull Reds in 6–10 inches of water. Expect later starts and a nice variety of fish.

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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in a coastal waterway.

An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a coastal environment.

Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on the deck of a boat in a sunny fishing environment.

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