Gotta Go Fishing Charters offers coastal and inshore fishing charters in Grand Isle, Louisiana, led by Captain Ricky Watts, a US Coast Guard licensed and insured captain who specializes in Speckled Trout and Redfish, along with Sheepshead, Flounder, Sharks, Jack Crevalle, White Trout, and other species found in Grand Isle’s marshes, bays, and nearshore waters.
Trips run aboard a comfortable 24-foot Blazer Bay boat with a large T-top for shade, well suited to small groups (up to 5 anglers preferred, with multiple boats available for larger parties). Full-day and half-day inshore options let guests customize the adventure, using light tackle for an action-packed, rewarding experience. Everything is included: rods and reels, live and artificial bait, tackle, ice, bottled water, and fish cleaning at day’s end — guests just bring a Louisiana saltwater fishing license (an easy 3-day option is available for $20), snacks, sunscreen, and sun protection.
Grand Isle fishing runs strong year-round: spring brings an explosion of speckled trout plus sheepshead, redfish, and flounder; summer is prime for trout, redfish, snapper, cobia, and occasional sharks; fall is often the most consistent, productive season across all species; and winter offers reliable trout, redfish, sheepshead, and black drum with milder crowds. Captain Ricky tailors each trip to the group’s goals, whether chasing trophy redfish, filling a trout limit, or simply enjoying a family-friendly day welcoming all ages and skill levels.
For anglers of any experience level near Grand Isle looking for a customized, licensed inshore fishing charter, Gotta Go Fishing Charters offers a well-equipped operation with Captain Ricky Watts.
