Fishing Info and Local Tides
Grand Isle is a fishing paradise on the Gulf Coast! With over 280 species of fish and four seasons that bring a different variety, catching fish here is a year-round activity that is very special to Louisiana. There is something for everyone in our waters. Whether you love speckled trout, redfish, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, amberjack, wahoo, tuna, or other seafood such as shrimp and crabs, we have a large variety awaiting your fishing trip in Grand Isle. Fish from the beach or from a variety of piers, take a charter with a guide or choose from one of Grand Isle’s fishing spots listed below.
- Please note that a valid fishing license is required to possess fish in Louisiana waters. Stop at Wal-mart in Galliano on your way down or purchase it online at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/licenses/fishing.
- If you’re age 17 or older, you must have a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. This license includes all legal means/gear for catching freshwater species.
- Adults 17 and older can purchase a license online from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Children 16 and under do not need a fishing license.
- Please visit www.wlf.louisiana.gov for more rules and regulations.
- Click here for information on Grand Isle fishing!
Fishing in the Gulf
Wear waders and fish from the shore. Staying at Blue Dolphin Inn & Cottages makes it convenient to wake up in the morning and walk directly on the beach to fish in the gulf.
Fishing in the Bay
You can fish from the bank, off the pier at the end of Smith Lane, at the park, or from the old Grand Isle Bridge. We also have jetty rocks that attract a plethora of fish, even on slow days!
Deep Sea Fishing
Everyone who fishes knows that the gulf waters at the mouth of the Mississippi River are the richest waters in the southern part of the US. Hire a charter to take you deep out into the Gulf of Mexico for a new and rewarding fishing experience.
Charter Companies
A Day in Paradise
Capt. Pete Besson
504-382-0174
(Inland, Coastal, Offshore)
Bon Chance Fishing
Capt. Bobby Chouest
985-637-3979
(Inland, Coastal)
Comfort Zone
Capt. Littleton Hudgins
985-309-0536
(Offshore)
For Petes Sake
Capt. Carl Peter Boggs
337-654-4511
(Inland, Coastal)
Good Times Charters
Capt. Jake Scardino
504-464-7909
(Inland, Coastal)
Gotcha Charters
Captain Bobby Terrebonne
(985) 870-2142
(Offshore)
Hard Times Charters
Capt. Mark Scardino
985-787-3529
(Inland, Coastal, Offshore)
Hook'em Fishing
Capt. Jay Auseve
985-637-7142
(Inland, Coastal)
Where to Buy Bait
Local Tides
To check on the tides click on the link below, then on the left-hand side of the page click on the “High tides and low tides” option. There area number of other options available for the area, such as weather, water temperature, swell, and lunar activities.
Grand Isle, LA – Click here
Elmer’s Island, LA – Click here
Port Fourchon, LA – Click here