Louisiana Redfish Fly Fishing Guide | Captain Mike Lambert
Captain Mike Lambert is a Louisiana redfish fly fishing guide specializing in the shallow marsh waters of South Louisiana. Through Poisson Rouge on the Fly, he guides anglers across productive water near Houma, Bayou Dularge, Cocodrie, Dulac, Fourchon, and the flats around Grand Isle, combining local knowledge, technical fly-fishing experience, and a proven Hell’s Bay platform built for serious shallow-water fishing.
Why Fish South Louisiana with Captain Mike Lambert
Some guides know the map. Captain Mike knows the moods of the marsh. He reads changing tides, shifting light, and seasonal fish movement the way a seasoned waterman should, then builds each trip around the conditions instead of forcing the day into a script. For anglers, that means a better shot at the kind of redfish opportunities that make South Louisiana special in the first place.
Mike brings years of experience, IGFA-recognized credentials, and Hell’s Bay Boatworks approval to every trip, but the real difference is the way he guides. He keeps things clear, steady, and professional, whether you are new to fly fishing or already know the thrill of watching a copper tail tip up in skinny water. This is not a hurried numbers game. It is a thoughtful day built around the fish, the water, and the angler standing on the bow.
The waters around Houma, Bayou Dularge, Cocodrie, Dulac, and Fourchon are a world of their own. These are marshes shaped by spartina grass, oyster-lined ponds, winding cuts, open bays, and hidden pockets where redfish can appear with almost no warning. Some mornings begin with a quiet push-pole glide through calm water and low light. Other days open with wind, moving bait, and the kind of nervous water that tells you the marsh is fully awake.
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This is the Louisiana many anglers come looking for but rarely experience the right way on their own. It is raw, quiet, and alive, with the kind of natural rhythm that slows you down just enough to notice what matters: birds working over bait, the soft salty breath of the marsh, the sudden bronze flash of a cruising red, and the jolt of a fish changing direction at the last second.
What You Can Expect on the Water
Poisson Rouge on the Fly is built around redfish first, with black drum also in the mix and bull reds becoming a major draw from fall into early spring. During the warmer months, redfish and black drum provide consistent action across the marsh. When autumn rolls in and the bigger migratory fish show, the game changes. From roughly October through March, anglers may get their shot at the kind of bull red that leaves a memory burned in for years.
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Trips are designed for anglers who want more than a boat ride and a few blind casts. This is sight-fishing country. Some opportunities come fast, some ask for patience, and a few will test everything from your cast to your nerves. That is part of the appeal. The blown shots, the quick adjustments, the laugh that follows, and the next fish that gives you a second chance are all part of the day.
A great marsh trip starts with the right platform, and Captain Mike fishes from a 17'8" Hell’s Bay Professional skiff built for shallow-water performance, stability, and comfort. It is the kind of technical skiff serious fly anglers appreciate because it gives them a steady casting platform, clean layout, and the ability to reach the kind of water where these fish live.​
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The skiff is fully equipped with quality rods, reels, tackle, fuel, and the gear needed to keep the day focused on fishing instead of logistics. Captain Mike also provides clear instruction and a professional approach that helps anglers settle in, fish better, and enjoy the day whether they are experienced saltwater fly casters or stepping into this game for the first time.
This trip fits anglers who love traditional redfish fly fishing, sight-casting in shallow water, and the kind of off-the-grid marsh experience that feels a long way from everyday life. It also fits people who want a full-service day without having to piece together tackle, fuel, and planning on their own. Show up prepared, bring your license and personal sun protection, and let the rest of the day unfold the way a good Louisiana marsh day should.
If the marsh has been calling, this is where to answer it. Captain Mike Lambert and Poisson Rouge on the Fly offer anglers a direct path into one of the most memorable shallow-water fisheries in the country, with the experience, credentials, and local knowledge to make the most of every tide, every push, and every shot at a red. Book your trip and see why South Louisiana still holds such a powerful grip on serious fly anglers.