Charter fish with a pro

Catch your limit and a good time

FISHING’S A FAVORITE PASTIME ON THE Northshore and a fun activity year-round for families who can throw out a line from Lake Road’s marshy banks in Lacombe, Sunset Pier in Mandeville, or from the St. Tammany Parish Fishing Pier in Slidell. But there’s action for serious anglers, too, thanks to the many charter captains working out of Northshore marinas.

With easy access to the Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne, the Rigolets Pass and the Biloxi Marsh, charters are a great way to spend the day on the water. Area captains know where to go for trophy trout, record redfish, largemouth bass and more. Some, like Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana and Dudley Vandenborre, famous for his Deadly Dudley lures, make regular appearances on Louisiana fishing shows, sharing expertise and tips on where fish are biting.

BASIC INFO: Charters often start just before daylight and end early afternoon. Most charters can carry five or six people. You don’t need to know the difference between spinnerbait and jigging spoons; most welcome anglers of all skill levels and all ages, too. You’ll need to make a reservation. You won’t have to clean your fish; your captain does that for you. Out of state licenses can be obtained online at WLF.LOUISIANA.GOV