Barataria Bay Fishing Charters

Spend the afternoon exploring the saltwater flats of southeast Louisiana! Join Captain Gavin in the twisting marshlands filled with fish just waiting to be caught. The drive from New Orleans is only an hour, so spend your afternoon on a beautiful boat with a line in the water before you return home with fresh fish for dinner. The trip targets the Flounder, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Sheepshead that dominate the marshy flats outside Lafitte. These fish are a tasteful delicacy which are even more delicious when fresh-caught. Bring a cooler to keep your catch fresh for the ride home and get them on the grill! You should also bring snacks, drinks, sun protection, appropriate clothing, and a valid Louisiana Fishing License. Captain Gavin will provide everything else such as rods, bait, and light tackle. On board the 24’ Express Bay Boat you will have a comfortable and smooth ride. The 250HP Yamaha engine cuts through the smooth water, taking you to the best fishing holes. Captain Gavin will take you to the best spots quickly since his knowledge of the area is extensive. After spending an amazing day on the water, you can watch the beautiful Louisiana bayou sunset and hit the grill for a delicious dinner! If you choose, Captain Gavin is happy to clean and cook your catch for you, at an additional fee of $30 per person. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Daryl for an exciting day of Louisiana inshore fishing! The Louisiana coast is buzzing with plenty of good-to-eat fish, and Grand Isle is right in the middle of all the inshore marshes, swamps and bays you need to catch some tasty keepers! On this trip, Captain Daryl will cruise you through some of these productive inshore waters where you'll be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. All you need to use for these fish is classic light tackle. No matter your skill level, expect a memorable day out on the water; Captain Daryl will provide helpful instruction for beginners and trademark cajun humor for experienced anglers! Captain Daryl fishes aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay center console that can fit up to 4 anglers. Powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, this vessel is perfect for navigating the shallow inshore waters of Louisiana! She comes complete with all the necessities including GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well and a Wireless Trolling Motor. Captain Daryl will do everything he can to make sure you come home with some tasty fillets, and will even clean any keepers for you. Captain Daryl will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. For an additional price he will have some live bait ready to go for the trip. All you need to bring is a Louisiana saltwater fishing license and any sun protection, food or drinks you might want out on the water. Book your trip today and get ready to take home some fish! Read More

Hop on board with Captain Daryl for an exciting day of traditional shrimp trawlin' in the heart of Cajun country! The Louisiana coast is full-up with shrimp, and Grand Isle is right in the middle of all the inshore marshes, swamps and bays you need to catch some tasty keepers. On this 3-hour trip, you’ll participate in a quickly eroding practice of small boat shrimping the way that thousands of folks have provided food for their tables in past generations. This is a “hands on” experience trip where one should plan on getting a little wet and sometimes a lot dirty. You’ll participate in pulling a bottom trawl then exploring it’s catch as you pick out the shrimp that you want to keep. Captain Daryl will provide all the necessary trawling equipment. All you need to bring is any food or drinks you might want out on the water. We recommend a hat, sunscreen and polarized sunglasses, clothes that can get dirty, and remember to pack a cooler in your car so you can take your hard-trawled catch home with you! Note: Shrimp are highly regulated by the State. Shrimp seasons are often opened and closed with a 72 hour notice. In the event that a regulatory closure you will not be charged any fees by RSGS for any trip(s) that the closure would affect. Read More