Louisiana Saltwater Fishing

Louisiana offers great fishing for salt and coastal water species including cobia, red and black drum, flounder, mackerel, sea trout and striped mullet. Fishing for migratory species like the Blue and White Marlin as well as Sailfish is the norm in these coastal waters. Three types of tuna inhabit the area including Big Eye, Blue Fin and Yellow. Sword fish are also caught off the coast.

Many reef fish such as grouper, red snapper, triggerfish, and sea bass also await the angler. Many of the regulations have changed in recent years so download the Louisiana Fishing Resource Guide below (pdf file):

Louisiana Fishing Resource Guide 

Fly fishing for many of the these coastal species in the inlets and bays can be accomplished if you know where you are going. Check with local tackle shops for directions. Below some fishing for redfish in Louisiana.

Redfish Fishing in Louisiana