Charter Boats in Jefferson Parish
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Fishing in Jefferson Parish
Fishing, just like in many Louisiana coastal communities, is a 365-day adventure in Jefferson Parish and with our liberal limits there will be plenty for you to bring home.
Peaks in Season
Each season brings about new challenges for anglers. Whether saltwater or fresh — Jefferson has the perfect "fishing hole" for you. Winter is the perfect season for catching freshwater crappies or sac-au-lait, and you may even catch the bass spawning. Spring delivers the cats, flathead and blues, while the summer heat brings on the redfish and tarpon. Autumn brings large mouth bass teeming in our marshes and rivers. Don't have a boat or a reel? No problem! Hire one of our experienced Charter Boat Captains to take you on the trip of a lifetime!
January - March
Crappies
Speckled Trout
Redfish
April - June
Spawning Season
Bass
Speckled Trout
Catfish
July - September
Tarpon
Bull Reds
Snapper
Flounder
October - December
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bass
Begin your fishing experience by deciding just how big of an adventure you want to have. Freshwater is home to Bass, Catfish, Crappies and Crawfish too! Saltwater varieties include Drum, Grouper and Snapper. You'll also catch your share of breath taking nature scenes!
Whether in shallow waters or deep sea, everyone aged 16 or older MUST be a license holder. Also, please be aware of size and creel limits.
Fishing Communities
Grand Isle, Jefferson's southern most tip, features seven miles of beachfront. Beaches are a grand getaway for fishing, crabbing, boating & swimming. Offshore charter boat excursions are available as well as inland marsh fishing. Boasting over 280 species of fish, Grand Isle is a fisherman's paradise. The Grand Isle State Park features camping, paddling, nature and bird watching trails, as well as an observation tower. Grand Isle is also home to the Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo, the oldest fishing tournament in the United States.
Louisiana Catch & Cook fishing series
The city of Kenner is nestled between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. Kenner is home to the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Rivertown and Laketown. Enjoy the scenic 30-acres of lakefront access; launch your boat for a day of sailing or fishing in Laketown along Lake Pontchartrain.
Saltwater Fishing
Offshore fishing doesn't just mean the deep water of the Gulf of Mexico, around here its also the brackish waters of Lake Pontchartrain. Fishing from the Gulf or Lake will bring you Redfish also known as Red Drum, Speckled Trout, Red Snapper and Black Seabass.
Hot Spots
Fish Lake Pontchartrain from Kenner Laketown Marina or fish from the Gulf of Mexico with the help of an experienced fishing charter or from the beach or pier in Grand Isle, LA!
Offshore Catch & Release Regulations
Disclaimer: This website is not an official copy regarding the laws in effect and should not be utilized or relied upon as such. The accuracy of this page cannot be guaranteed as changes to some laws may occur frequently. It is the license holder's responsibility to apprise himself of the laws in effect at any given time.
For updated information and latest regulations, visit: www.wlf.louisiana.gov
Freshwater Fishing
To fish the fresh waters of Jefferson, you'll want to start your plans with a trip to the Barataria Bay or Mississippi River. Freshwater Fish include Largemouth and Spotted bass, Blue, Channel and Flathead catfish.
Hot Spots
Inshore: Fish are trying to beat the heat! You'll need to go deep for trout, reds and mangroves.
Catch & Release Regulations
Disclaimer: This website is not an official copy regarding the laws in effect and should not be utilized or relied upon as such. The accuracy of this page cannot be guaranteed as changes to some laws may occur frequently. It is the license holder's responsibility to apprise himself of the laws in effect at any given time.
For updated information and latest regulations, visit: www.wlf.louisiana.gov
Lake Fishing
The Lake Ponchatrain Basin Foundation constructed nine artificial reefs in Lake Pontchartrain between 2000 and 2009. The reefs are great fishing spots and can be easily worked into a strategy for a day's fishing. The reefs seem to be a biological success. They have not moved and continue to see more colonization and different species of fish. Overall, 50 species of clams, shrimp, fish, crabs, etc have been documented. Fish species are listed below.
Sites in Jefferson: (Generally, these sites should not be fished by flat boat or by boats smaller than 16 feet. For coordinates, please go to: scienceforourcoast.org.)
Bonnabel Boat Launch
- Shell pad north of launch
- Artificial reef ball site north of Pontchartrain Beach Causeway Bridge
- Mouth on the Industrial Canal
- Ten shell pads west of Causeway Bridge
- Three artificial reef ball sites west of Causeway
Williams Boat Launch
- Causeway Bridge
- Two shell pad north of Bonnabel boat launch
- Numerous oil and gas platforms northwest of Williams Power line
Fish Documented Near Reefs
| American eel | freshwater drum | sand seatrout |
| Atlantic croaker | gaff top sail catfish | sea catfish |
| Atlantic spadefish | gray snapper | sheepshead |
| Atlantic stingray | Gulf menhaden | skilletfish |
| bay anchovy | Gulf toadfish | skipjack herring |
| black drum | inland silversides | southern flounder |
| blue catfish | Jack crevalle | spot |
| bull shark | naked goby | spotted seatrout |
| freckled blenny | pinfish | striped anchovy |
| red drum | striped mullet |
Please contact the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation for all information regarding the Lake Pontchartrain.
(504) 836-2205 or scienceforourcoast.org
Jefferson Parish Events
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana is a hot spot for events and festivals!
Outdoor Activities in Jefferson Parish
From adventurous swamp and bayou excursions to a relaxing day at the beach, there are so many things to do outdoors in Jefferson Parish.
International Tarpon Rodeo
The International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, established in 1928, is the oldest fishing tournament in the United States.
Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo
Every Labor Day weekend, anglers head to Grand Isle to compete in one of Louisiana's annual fishing tournaments, the Grand Isle Redfish Rodeo.