Guide:

Pricing Matrix

	7 Hours
4 People	$1,210.00
3 People	$935.00
2 People	$715.00
1 Person	$715.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

With hundreds of post-trip photos showing smiling faces and BIG catches, you’re in good hands. Families, groups, and individuals are all welcome! Whether you’re an avid angler or a beginner, you’ll receive excellent customer service while enjoying an adventurous day of catching fish.

Captain Drake has well over 30 years of experience in the marshes around Lake Pontchartrain. As a full-time guide in South Louisiana, Captain Drake targets Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Bass, and Flounder on a daily basis.

A trip with Drake means you’ll be riding in style in a brand new 2023 25’ Blue Wave bay boat. With plenty of space and comfortable seats, this modern vessel is equipped with all the necessary electronics to make catching fish easier. It’s the perfect vessel for pursuing Redfish in the shallows, or safely working the open water for Speckled Trout.

After a morning of catching, Captain Drake will clean and bag your fish to your preference. All the ice you need to keep your filets fresh on your journey home will be provided at no additional cost. Kids aged 4 and above are welcome and vests in all sizes are provided. Bottled water is available on board. Bring your own snacks and any drinks you want to keep your energy up. Live bait, when needed, is an additional cost and can range from $10-25 per person.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain Drake

Independent Guide 7 yrs of exp.

Veteran

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

Talkative

Laid-back

Growing up I was blessed to experience many fishing adventures out of our camp on Lake Pontchartrain. Louisiana has such an incredible fishery and over time I realized sharing what we have is extremely fun! Few things compare to watching a young angler reel in fish after fish, or an avid fisherman catch their first Redfish. After serving in the infantry in the early 2000's I spent 15 years in sales, where I learned the...

About Your Guide

Captain Drake

Independent Guide 7 yrs of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Redfish over 30lbs.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Redfish over 30lbs.

What’s your favorite movie?

Jeremiah Johnson

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing several days a week for many years.

What makes you different from other guides?

I find my own fish. I do not rely on reports, a phone, a VHF radio, or rely on community holes. Getting my customers far away from other boats and on many fish is the goal each day.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

26204 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA, USA

Areas Fished

Lake Pontchartrain
Lake Borgne
Chandeleur Sound
Biloxi State Wildlife Management Area
Lake Catherine

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Bluewave
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 25'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Bluewave
Year Built: 2023
Boat Length: 25'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Cushioned seats and plenty of space.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Black Drum
Flounder
Hybrid Striped Bass
Redfish
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Packing / Extras

We use live shrimp on every trip. The bait is included with the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!