2025 Top Louisiana Fishing Spots with Rankings
NORFOLK, Va (press release) – A new statewide ranking from FishingBooker, a global platform for booking fishing trips, revealed that the New Orleans region is home to four of the top Louisiana Fishing Spots for 2025.
“Louisiana continues to be one of the strongest fishing states in the country, and the New Orleans region consistently punches above its weight,” said Vukan Simic, founder & CEO of FishingBooker. “What we see in the numbers is a blend of incredibly experienced captains, healthy fisheries, and anglers who come back year after year; that combination is hard to match.”
Based on data from over 100,000 fishing trips, the study evaluated destinations on angler satisfaction, captain reputation and booking activity.
As a result, New Orleans (#1), Lafitte (#2), St. Bernard (#3) and Venice (#4) are at the top of Louisiana’s fishing scene.
4 Top Louisiana Fishing Spots
| Rank | Highlights | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 New Orleans | Outstanding satisfaction and recommendation scores, strong guide base and one of the highest booking volumes in the state. | |
| #2 Lafitte | Excellent reviews, a large charter fleet and consistently high customer satisfaction. | |
| #3 St. Bernard Parish | One of Louisiana’s largest charter hubs with strong value and reliable inshore demand. | |
| #4 Venice | Internationally known offshore destination with strong booking activity and year-round interest. | |
Why Southeast Louisiana Leads for Top Louisiana Fishing Spots
- Guide Quality: High concentration of Angler’s Choice captains.
- Trip Variety: Inshore marsh, redfish hotspots and prime offshore access.
- Customer Satisfaction: Some of Louisiana’s highest review and recommendation rates.
- Booking Demand: Strong year-round activity driven by both local anglers and visiting travelers.
Full Louisiana Top 10 – Scoring Overview
(Each category scored 1–10: charter availability, review score, recommendation rate, Angler’s Choice captains, booking volume and minimum trip price)
1. New Orleans — 51 points
• Outstanding satisfaction + recommendation scores
• High-performing captain base
• One of the strongest booking volumes in the state
2. Lafitte — 44 points
• Large, well-rated charter fleet
• Excellent review performance
• Very consistent inshore demand
3. St. Bernard — 43 points
• One of LA’s biggest charter hubs
• Strong value profile
• Reliable redfish/nearshore activity
4. Venice — 41 points
• Year-round offshore demand
• High-level captain expertise
• Noted for tuna, wahoo and marlin
5. Lake Charles — 38 points
• Solid reviews and recommendation rates
• Dependable inshore/nearshore mix
6. Grand Isle — 37 points
• Excellent review scores
• Accessible inshore, nearshore and surf options
7. Slidell — 37 points
• Very high customer satisfaction
• Strong returning-angler loyalty
8. Port Sulphur — 35 points
• Well-rated captains
• Affordable trip options + good inshore access
9. Barataria — 34 points
• Good satisfaction rates
• Easy access for newer anglers
10. Hackberry — 33 points
• Strong recommendation scores
• Known for consistent trout/redfish action
