American Gulf Fishing Charters – Grand Isle & Fourchon, LA

Gulf of Mexico Fish Species Guide

Fish offshore from Grand Isle and Port Fourchon, Louisiana with American Gulf Fishing Charters. Explore the species that swim in our productive Gulf waters — from red snapper and yellowfin tuna to mahi-mahi and swordfish. Click any fish below to learn everything about targeting them on your next charter.

Gulf Species We Target

Click on each fish species below to learn about their biology, behavior, seasonal patterns, and the best techniques for targeting them out of Grand Isle and Port Fourchon, Louisiana.

Gulf of Mexico’s most prized reef fish

Blazing speed and prized table fare

Colorful, acrobatic open-water fighter

Fastest fish in the Gulf of Mexico

Hard-fighting nearshore gladiator

Reef donkeys that test your tackle

Bottom-dwelling Gulf favorite

The ultimate overnight deep-drop trophy

Wily structure-hugging snapper

Expert bait stealer on nearshore rigs

Pound-for-pound strongest fighter

Hard-charging nearshore apex predator

Ready to Catch These Fish?

Book your offshore fishing charter out of Grand Isle or Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Private boat, up to 6 anglers, all gear included.