Ellender Charters offers inshore and near coastal fishing trips out of Cocodrie, Louisiana, led by Captain Josh Ellender, fishing the waters south of Houma ranging from south of Morgan City to south of Fourchon. Depending on the trip, the boat ride can run anywhere from 10 minutes to over an hour, covering many miles of productive fishing grounds.

Inshore trips generally target Redfish and Speckled Trout, along with Black Drum and Sheepshead. Near coastal charters target Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Sheepshead, with the time of year dictating exactly what’s biting. The business genuinely caters to guest preferences — whether the goal is strictly redfish or simply catching as much as possible, Ellender Charters adjusts to match.

Ellender Charters works with groups of all sizes, from a couple exploring Louisiana’s scenery to a corporation entertaining clients, with multiple guides able to accommodate groups of 40+ people. Inshore Fishing rates run $700 for 1 person, $800 for 2, $900 for 3, or $1,000 for 4, all plus bait if used (typically $40-100 for shrimp, crabs, or croakers); rates include fuel, ice, fishing pole usage, tackle, and fish cleaning. Lodging packages are also available. All bookings require a $200 deposit per boat, non-refundable within a month of the trip, with weathered-out days rescheduled and deposits carried forward for one year.

For anglers and groups near Cocodrie/Houma looking for a flexible, large-capacity inshore or near coastal fishing charter, Ellender Charters offers a well-rounded operation with Captain Josh Ellender.