Louisiana Fly Fishing Trips

The Redfish Backwaters of Louisiana

Poling through the shallow backwaters of Louisiana's backcountry for tailing redfish is an adventure on many anglers' bucket lists — and for good reason. There is simply nothing like sneaking up on a tailing redfish, placing a perfect cast, and hanging on for the ride.

Redfish are the most popular saltwater gamefish in America, and Louisiana's vast coastal marsh system is the best place in the country to chase them on a fly.

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Birddog Fishing Co

Target bull redfish in Louisiana's coastal marshes just 70 miles from New Orleans. Sight-fish for brilliant golden ...

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What to Expect on a Louisiana Redfish Fly Fishing Trip

Louisiana's coastal marsh — the largest in North America — encompasses grass flats, bayous, and open ponds that are the permanent home of fly fishing's most exciting sight fishing target. Redfish live here year-round in extraordinary numbers. The classic fall scenario — copper-colored tails waving as fish push into flooded grass so shallow their backs break the surface — is among the most striking sights in saltwater fishing.

Louisiana fly fishing is productive in every season: winter brings schools of redfish to deeper channels visible and willing to eat streamer patterns; spring offers increasingly active fish as the ecosystem warms; summer rewards early risers willing to beat the heat. World-class New Orleans cuisine and music add a compelling off-water dimension to any trip.