Louisiana Fishing Charter Service
Our mission is to provide the finest sightcasting saltwater fly fishing experience.
We fish in the saltwater marshes within one hour of New Orleans. This is sight casting to large redfish. Casts in the 30 to 50 foot range will be necessary. There is usually some wind and practising the double haul can be helpful.
We’re on a mission to give the world the opportunity to catch truly monsterous redfish. And there is no better place to catch giant redfish than Louisiana!
MEETING POINT:
- Everything begins at Uptown Angler at 5am. We have fresh coffee waiting for you. Meet your guide there. From there you are off to one of fishing’s finest adventures.
- Uptown Angler, 601 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Click here for directions
PRICE:
- One or two people is $575 for full day. Full day returns to Uptown Angler after 5pm. (Full day yields 10 hours of actual fishing)
- One or two people is $450 for half day. Half day returns to Uptown Angler at 2pm. (Half day yields 6 hours of fishing)
- Multiple day packages are $525 for full day and $425 for half day.
- The pricing above includes transportation from Uptown Angler in downtown New Orleans to the boat launch and return to Uptown Angler.
- A 50% deposit is required to reserve dates.
- BOOK ONLINE A FLY FISHING CHARTER
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Deposit will be returned if cancellation is made 30 days or more before scheduled trip.
- Uptown Angler may cancel with a full refund of the deposit for weather
FRENCH QUARTER LODGING:
- Uptown Angler has a French Quarter Apartment (2 bedroom, 1 bath) overlooking Jackson Square and the Mississippi River.
- It is truly one of the premier apartments in the Quarter. The apartment can easily accomodate 2 anglers in style.
- The apartment books up early. Book online or call the shop @ 504.495.9661
- This apartment can be rented for $250 per night.
- CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE
CLOTHING:
- Fishing Slacks
- Silk weight underwear
- Long-sleeved shirts for fishing (SPF30+)
- Fleece jacket
- Rain jacket with rain pants, and gloves
- Non-slip boat shoes
- Fishing Hat for sun and rain protection
- Fishing Accessories
- Polarized sun glasses in copper or yellow
- Waterproof boat bag
- Glasses cleaner
- Insect repellent – sun screen combo
- Lip protection
- Camera
- Fresh batteries, extra batteries, recharger
- Make sure you have a wide angle lense for those monster fish
LICENSE:
If from out of state you will need to bring a Nonresident Louisiana Fly Fishing License. Call to obtain a 3-day non-resident license (Code 79) before you arrive. It costs $8.00, and can be purchased by calling toll free: 1-888-765-2602 (operators standing by 24/7; Visa or M/C only). You will receive a confirmation number, please make sure you bring it along with you on the trip.
EQUIPMENT:
- Rods: 7-8-9-10wt rods will all work
- Reels: Salt water reels with a drag
- Fly Line: Weight Forward floating
- Leaders: IGFA class 4-8 & 20 Lb hand-tied leaders
- Flies: Crab and shrimp patterns-I like gold and purple, white & purple, black & purple, chartreuse & purple, purple & red, blue & purple and purple