About Your Trip

Inshore

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 ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

7 Years of Experience

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 importance of customer service.

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.

Start Location

26204 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water 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
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Cushioned seats and plenty of space.

Amenities and Information

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

Yes, at an additional fee

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

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

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

Everything you'll need for your trip: We use live shrimp on every trip. The bait is included with the trip.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: 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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

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

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!

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