Fly / Light Tackle Fishing - Hopedale
Up to 2 Guests
About
Salted Fly Expeditions offers full-day fly and light-tackle charters in the shallow marsh waters around Hopedale, Louisiana—an iconic fishery just southeast of New Orleans. Captain Evan Hileman brings lifelong local experience to every trip, helping you spot fish, make the right presentation, and enjoy a true South Louisiana inshore day on the water.
These trips are built around sight-fishing and tight-line action for marsh favorites like redfish and black drum, with opportunities for sheepshead and other inshore species depending on conditions. Whether you’re new to fly fishing or looking to refine your casting and technique, you’ll have patient guidance and a plan tailored to the day’s tides, wind, and water clarity.
- Trip location: Hopedale (Saint Bernard Parish), Louisiana
- Style: Fly fishing or light tackle in shallow marsh and flats
- Target species: Redfish and black drum (plus other inshore species as available)
- Capacity: Up to 2 guests
- Gear included: Fishing rods and tackle provided
This outfitter currently has no lodging available.
Target species
Sheepshead
Black Drum
Alligator Gar
Redfish
Location
Louisiana, United States
Evan Hileman – Captain & Fly Fishing Guide
Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Captain Evan Hileman has spent a lifetime navigating the rich waters of the Louisiana marsh—from the Rigolets to Cocodrie. With years of experience guiding both offshore and inshore conventional trips, Evan found his true calling in fly fishing. As a dedicated fly fishing guide, he takes pride in sharing the unique beauty, challenge, and culture of the Louisiana marsh with anglers from all walks of life. Whether chasing redfish in skinny water or soaking in the serenity of the flats, Evan brings deep local knowledge, patience, and a genuine love for the water to every trip.
from
$600