Best Time of Year for Fly Fishing in New Orleans

One of the biggest advantages of fishing near New Orleans is that there’s never really a bad time to go.

Fall (September–November)

This is peak season in Louisiana marsh:

• Large schools of redfish

• Comfortable weather

• Excellent visibility

Winter (December–February)

• Clear water makes sight fishing easier

• Large schools of redfish

• Fish often group up in predictable patterns

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Spring (March–May)

• Active fish after winter

• Great mix of weather and action

Summer (June–August)

• Early morning trips are best

• Explosive topwater opportunities

Pro Insight

Tides and weather matter much more than the month you decide to book your trip of a lifetime. We can put you on fish any time you come. We recommend to book December- May. December, January, and February offer great opportunities for targeting schools and or hunting single giants bulls in Marshes of Louisiana. March to May is also a great time for more slot fish opportunities and very large red drum can still be found in the marsh. Spring allows the grass starts to grow. Redfish will move to these locations which offer sight fishing opportunities in crystal clear water with very active redfish.