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4 Person Louisiana Inshore Charter Captain Tim
- Published Date: January 17, 2026
- Fishing
- Louisiana
- Updated Date: January 24, 2026
Summary
Captain Tim runs a solid 6-hour private inshore trip out of Louisiana targeting speckled trout and flounder. You'll launch at 5 AM to hit the best bite times, and he adjusts the game plan based on tides and conditions that day. This is perfect for families or small groups who want the boat to themselves without dealing with other parties. He covers all the essentials - live bait, ice, fuel, and cleaning your catch afterward. The early start means you're fishing when the fish are most active, and Tim knows these local waters well enough to keep you on productive spots throughout the morning.
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Louisiana Fishing Action
Louisiana Inshore Fishing Charter 4 Person
When you want to get serious about inshore fishing without the crowds, this private 6-hour charter out of Louisiana puts you right where the speckled trout and flounder are biting. Captain Tim knows these Louisiana waters like the back of his hand, and he's not about to waste your time hitting dead spots. Starting at 5:00 AM means you're on the water when the fish are most active, and with just your group of up to 4 people, you'll have all the room you need to work the flats and channels without bumping elbows with strangers.
What to Expect on the Water
This isn't your typical tourist fishing trip where you're shoulder-to-shoulder with a dozen other anglers. You get the whole boat, which means Captain Tim can focus entirely on your group's success. He watches the tides religiously and adjusts the game plan based on what the fish are doing that particular day. Some mornings that means working the grass flats for speckled trout, other days you'll be drifting structure for flounder. The beauty of a private charter is flexibility – if the bite is hot in one spot, you stay put. If it's slow, you move without worrying about other passengers complaining. Everything you need is handled: live bait, ice for your catch, fuel, and fish cleaning at the end of the day. Just bring yourself, some snacks, and maybe a cooler with drinks.
Techniques & Prime Spots
Captain Tim runs a variety of techniques depending on conditions and target species. For speckled trout, you'll often work with live shrimp under popping corks around grass beds and oyster reefs. The key is staying quiet and making precise casts to pockets where trout like to ambush baitfish. When targeting flounder, expect to bounce jigs along sandy bottoms near structure drops, or drift live mud minnows around channel edges where these flatfish set up to feed. The Louisiana area gives you access to Lake Pontchartrain's productive north shore, plus countless bayous, canals, and marsh areas that hold fish year-round. Captain Tim reads water conditions constantly – wind direction, tide movement, water clarity – and positions the boat accordingly. You might spend time sight-fishing in shallow water one hour, then move to deeper channel drops the next.
Species You'll Want to Hook
Speckled trout are the bread and butter of Louisiana inshore fishing, and for good reason. These spotted beauties average 14-18 inches in the Louisiana area, with plenty of keeper-sized fish mixed in with some real doormat specimens pushing 4-5 pounds. Spring and fall offer the most consistent action, but summer mornings can be phenomenal if you're on the water early enough. Trout are aggressive feeders that hit live shrimp, soft plastics, and topwater baits with authority. What makes them so popular isn't just the fight – though they'll give you some nice runs – it's that they're absolutely delicious on the table and relatively easy for newer anglers to catch consistently.
Southern flounder bring a completely different experience to your fishing day. These ambush predators lie flat against the bottom, perfectly camouflaged until an unsuspecting baitfish swims overhead. Then they explode upward in a lightning-fast strike that'll surprise you every time. Flounder in these waters typically run 15-20 inches, with fall being prime time as they fatten up before their offshore spawning run. What's exciting about flounder fishing is the detective work – reading bottom structure, feeling for subtle bites, and working baits right along the seafloor where these flatfish live. Plus, there's no better eating fish in the Gulf, which makes every keeper a real prize.
Time to Book Your Spot
Private charters book up fast, especially during peak seasons when the bite is hot and weather cooperates consistently. Captain Tim's reputation for putting clients on fish means his calendar fills quickly with repeat customers and referrals. The 5:00 AM start time might sound early, but it's when serious anglers fish – cooler temperatures, less boat traffic, and more active fish make it worth setting that alarm. With everything included except your fishing license, this represents solid value for a full day of guided fishing in some of Louisiana's most productive inshore waters. Keep in mind that deposits are non-refundable, so plan accordingly. Whether you're a family looking to introduce kids to fishing or experienced anglers wanting to explore new water with local expertise, this charter delivers the personalized attention that makes the difference between a good day and a great one.
Learn more about the species
Sea Trout
Speckled trout are our bread and butter here in Slidell waters. These silvery, spotted fish typically run 14-24 inches and average 1-5 pounds, though we've seen some monsters push beyond that. They love grass flats and shallow areas, especially during those early morning trips when the water's calm. Spring through fall gives you the best action, but winter can be productive too when they school up in deeper channels. What makes specks special is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials - they're not too picky. The meat is white, flaky, and absolutely delicious when cooked right. Here's a local tip: when working grass flats, keep your bait about 18 inches off the bottom. Too high and you'll miss them, too low and you'll hang up in the grass.
Southern Flounder
Flounder are the masters of disguise down here in Louisiana waters. These flat, oval-shaped fish blend perfectly with sandy and muddy bottoms, waiting to ambush whatever swims by. Most run 15-18 inches, but we regularly see them up to 25+ inches and several pounds. They're bottom dwellers, so you'll find them in shallow bays, around structure, and near drop-offs where the current brings food. Fall is prime time when they're fattening up before heading offshore for winter. What guests love about flounder fishing is the surprise factor - one second your bait's sitting quiet, next second you've got a nice flatfish on. The meat is white, mild, and perfect for the dinner table. Pro tip: use a Carolina rig with live shrimp or bull minnows, and fish it slow along the bottom. Patience pays off with these ambush predators.
