Louisiana Fish Species

Common Louisiana Fish Species Questions


How many species of fish are in Louisiana?

Louisiana boasts an impressive diversity of fish species, with over 224 different types of fish inhabiting its coastal waters, marshes, and rivers. When booking a charter with Speck Dat Charters, Captain Brad D'Alfonso's extensive knowledge of these diverse ecosystems allows him to guide anglers in targeting a wide range of species, from the prized redfish to other fascinating fish that call Louisiana home, ensuring a memorable and varied fishing experience.


What kind of freshwater fish are in Louisiana?

Louisiana's freshwater bodies are home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill, and freshwater drum, among others. While Speck Dat Charters primarily specializes in inshore and marsh fishing in saltwater, Captain Brad D'Alfonso's comprehensive knowledge of Louisiana's diverse fishing opportunities extends to freshwater as well. He can provide guidance and recommendations for freshwater fishing experiences, ensuring that anglers have access to a wide range of fishing adventures with Speck Dat Charters in Louisiana's abundant waters.


What is the Louisiana state saltwater fish?

The Louisiana state saltwater fish is the redfish, also known as the red drum. This prized species is highly sought after by anglers for its challenging fight and delicious flavor. When booking a charter with Speck Dat Charters, Captain Brad D'Alfonso's expertise in targeting redfish ensures that anglers have the opportunity to pursue and catch this iconic Louisiana state saltwater fish, creating unforgettable fishing memories in the process.


A Speck Dat Charters Fishing Charter targets the top Louisiana Fish species including Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Sea Trout (Also Called Speckled Trout, Spotted Sea Trout), Sheepshead (Also Called Convict Fish, Sheephead ), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie ). We primarily Fish the Lake Saint Catherine, The Rigolets.