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    Jean Lafitte Fishing Charters

    5.0 (7 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    This was my favorite part of our trip to New Orleans. We had Captain EJ. He was great. Knew where to go to find what we where looking for. It was a very successful day of catfish and redfish! Huge redfish.

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    3 years ago

    We had a wonderful captain. He helped navigate us to catch some huge drummer on a very hot day.

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    9 years ago

    Once again we had a great time fishing. Can't say enough good things about this company.

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    Big Dog Fishing Charters

    Big Dog Fishing Charters

    4.3
    (18 reviews)

    My wife and I had a great day on the water. We would have been happy with fish or no fish…read more Our captain was great. He knows the spots to go to. In our case persistance pays off. We limited out and have had some fantastic meals from the fish since. Will be going back.

    We booked a 2-day guided trip for four to catch redfish. We were disappointed, to say the least…read more We all know how to fish, so were not expecting a lot of help with equipment or baiting hooks. However, having fished charters in Florida, Alaska, and Hawaii, this is the first time we have ever had to compete with our guide to catch fish. Never before have we even been with a guide who actively fished, but instead took care of his guests and kept them on the fish. The Captain stood in the prime angler's spot on the front deck next to the trolling motor - he had a remote, but chose not to use it, for what ever reason. His line was always the first one in the water, and he fished virtually every new area ahead of any of those of us paying for the trip. He did, reluctantly, put his gear aside for a quick reset if one of us asked for help, or to net a fish for us. Otherwise, it was as if he was going fishing, and we just rode out on the boat with him. He never put us in any area where there was a lot of activity; we would fish a non-productive area until we would finally all sit down and wait for him to look for another spot. We did catch some fish, but not much compared to the photos on their website of other groups with their captains on those same dates. Also, he did not dress the flounder properly that we caught, and the restaurant couldn't cook it for us. The second day, we just gave him the fish we did catch; I think he caught about 5 himself, and the rest of us caught about that many. With a paid trip for four, one of us had to sit out since the Captain kept fishing ahead of us. I was offered minimal compensation not to post this review. I told the owner I would not post it if they wanted to refund 1 full day of guided fishing as we had paid for two. They declined, so here it is.

    Pelican State Fishing Charters

    Pelican State Fishing Charters

    5.0
    (2 reviews)

    What a great day fishing! I contacted Captain Dave of Pelican State Fishing Charters to take me,…read moremy two young (7 & 9) kids, cousin, and cousin's 13-year-old fishing. So glad I did. Captain Dave was amazing with the kids - patient and fun. He was incredibly knowledgeable and an excellent teacher for the kids and had great tips and tricks for the more seasoned adults. I've fished reds and specs many times before, and still came away learning new things. Captain Dave took time to engage all the kids based on their age and skills. He keeps an orderly boat and made sandwiches and had cold drinks. We did well on the fish. Everyone on the boat got their Bull Red! We had a nice eclectic mix of sheepshead, specs, slot reds, and bass. He had us on fish all day. We pulled in an ice chest full and caught just as many not in the slot. When we arrived in the morning, we pulled into an area cordoned off with an electronic gate. We drove past a beautiful mansion-type lodge and parked right next to the pier. Totally secure, no worries about losing anything from the bed of the truck at a public marina. We had a quick safety brief, kids used the restroom, and off to the fishing spot. We were there five minutes and boom - my 7-year-old landed the first fish of the day. From there it was on. Captain Dave strategically moved and communicated with other captains from the area. There is solid teamwork. He kept us in fish and we moved to new spots when other boats started crowding us. He never brought us to a dry spot. When the live bait was depleted, well past our allotted time - we went back to the dock. We took pictures and then wandered the comfortable grounds of the private lodge while Captain Dave cleaned and portioned the fish. Free ice was available to pack our catch for the ride home. All in all, an amazing day. My kids already want to book another trip! We will be fishing with Captain Dave again, for sure. I highly Pelican State Fishing Charters. A great experience and memories I will treasure.

    Why I chose Pelican State Fishing Charters…read more "I fished the area for over 40 years and had a boat, camp and connections." "Over the years of growing up down in Happy Jack in Plaqumines Parish, my family had a fishing camp on lot 73 and were down there since I was five years old." "Every weekend and every summer my dad and his five brothers were down there. My cousins and I played and learned the basin." All those memories from "Captain Dave" brought back so many of my own memories. And while I grew up on the streams and rivers in Colorado, the one thing that determines how successful you will be is knowing the waters. If you don't know the waters, everything else is worthless... OK, almost worthless. My first memories were camping on the ground with a canvas tarp over the sleeping bags. The morning coffee warmed my hands holding the tin cup and my "innards" as the acrid taste trickled down. (Who knew I could ever like the stuff, let alone end up drinking three pots a day, later in life.) And the opaque white fishing rod with a metallic green fly fishing reel (I didn't know it was fly fishing reel for probably the first five years, or so), split shot, a tin of worms and a jar of salmon eggs. Most important of all... Dad and his knowledge of the rivers. I learned all the fishing holes in 11 Mile Canyon from him. Same with Metberry Gulch, the Arkansas River and the Roaring Forks. Much later, I tried my own hand at new places. And I did OK as I read the waters... but it wasn't the same as knowing them... not by a long shot! Captain Dave is like Dad. He knows the waters. He has lived on them. Fished on them. Shared them with others. The "waters run through" him. And yes, it is a lot like fishing with Dad. I learned a lot of things from Dad and when it comes to serious fishing, Rule #1, go fishing with someone who knows the waters. I am glad I did.

    Airboat Adventures

    Airboat Adventures

    4.3
    (866 reviews)

    I didn't get to wrestle a gator but that's ok cause we had so much fun! Anyway, you can't visit…read moreNawlins without venturing to the bayou to see the gators! There are a few airboat tour companies near New Orleans, but we decided to go with Airboat Adventures due to the price and positive reviews online. I booked the tour online through their website. If you want something more private, go witha smaller airboat, which is a bit more expensive than the large airboat. But because we're chickens, we decided to go with the larger airboat that held more people. The tour offers transportation to their location by bus for an extra fee, but we decided to drive our own car since they provided on-site parking. I do recommend driving your own car, because the drive was absolutely scenic. A lot of green and we got to see all the beautiful houses built on stilts on the way. Not to mention, it's about a 30 min drive from New Orleans. When we arrived, there were plenty of parking. They also had bathrooms inside and on the exterior of their store, which were very clean! Inside the store, you can check out a live albino alligator and take photos while you wait. You can also wait outside on the dock -- plenty of seating and you can grab a drink at the bar. The tour was amazing and so was our tour guide. The weather was nice, we saw a lot of gators sunbathing a bald eagle, and its nest. It was more than what I expected! Everyone in my party had a great time and more memories were made! Side note: Airboats are very loud so make sure you keep the headphones on!

    Larry is the best captain of any airboat, he gave his insight into everything we saw as we explored…read morethe swamps. Very exciting when the airboat went full power and you needed to put your ear protection on (provided by tour guide). Overall an excellent experience for all ages!

    Jean Lafitte Fishing Charters - boating - Updated July 2026

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