Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

If you're planning on fishing in Southeast Louisiana and are looking for a top-notch fishing charter, come fish with the best! Whether you're just visiting the New Orleans area and looking for an enjoyable family outing, or a dedicated angler hoping to bag a trophy, Captain Mike has got you covered.

On the day of your trip, you will be fishing out of Captain Mike's fish out of a 26' Caymas hybrid bay boat powered by a 300 Mercury. This shallow-draft fishing vessel is ideal for inshore angling, and you'll be able to maneuver around the marshes, channels, and flats with ease.

Throughout spring, summer, and fall Captain Mike likes to target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Tripletail, Sheepshead, and Flounder. During certain seasonal months, he also goes after Snapper and Cobia! Starting in early spring he switches his focus to the southern edge of Delacroix, north hitting deeper marshes and channels and targeting Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and Sheepshead.

As the waters warm up, he will move further out, chasing the bait from Delacroix to Hopedale to Shell Beach. This allows him and his clients to get on some great Speckled Trout and Redfish bites! As water temperatures rise in the springtime, the action takes him to cleaner waters in search of large schools of Speckled Trout, plus tons of Flounder. Once water temperatures reach a certain level, he likes to go further out to the outer marshes and surrounding areas. This is where he goes to target Bull Reds, Speckled Trout and Tripletail!

When you book a trip, you can be confident that Captain Mike will do the utmost to put you on some of the best fishing of your life! Southeast Louisiana isn't called the "Sportman's Paradise" for nothing, and the fishing here is truly legendary. Get out there and have the time of your life with Captain Mike!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours	10 Hours
1 Person	$750.00	$1,250.00
2 People	$750.00	$1,250.00
3 People	$900.00	$1,500.00
4 People	$1,200.00	$1,800.00
5 People	$1,500.00	$2,100.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,800.00	$3,000.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$2,400.00	$3,600.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$2,400.00	$3,600.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$3,000.00	$4,200.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$3,000.00	$4,200.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Independent Guide 26 years of exp.

About Your Guide

Mike D.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 26 years of exp.

The Southeast Louisiana and New Orleans area has the best fishing in the world, and Captain Mike aims to take advantage of every ounce of it. To this end, Captain Mike is out on the water everyday of the year because this is not just a job for him, it's his passion and way of life!

Captain Mike was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was fortunate to grow up fishing the inshore and off
shore waters of Louisiana. He has fished both salt and freshwater his entire life all over the country and in his eyes, one thing is for certain: nothing beats the beautiful pristine waters and marshes of the Sportsman's Paradise!

He spends his winters guiding waterfowl hunters in the duck capital of the world in Arkansas and his spring, summer and fall chasing Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Snapper, Black Drum or anything that will bite in Louisiana.
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Captain Mike runs= a family-friendly operation and is committed to making sure you, your friends, family and or clients have a safe, enjoyable and successful fishing experience. As a father of 3 beautiful girls, he feels it's important to gets more kids and women involved in our favorite outdoor sports like fishing and hunting.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Saint Bernard, Louisiana

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Sportsman’s Paradise Trip

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Caymas
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Caymas
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Chartplotter, Radar, Bluetooth, 3D down & side scan, Sonar, Dual Power Poles, iPilot Trolling Motor.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Live Bait, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.

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 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Lindsey

Verified Review

July 7

So so much fun!!! He found all the good places my bestie got sea sick and our guide was the sweetest caring person he really helped her get past it and offered several times to take us back if needed! He even has a little potty for ladies on the boat so you don’t have to hang off the side!! We hit all of our red snapper limits before 10 and then got some trout...

Lindsey

Verified Review

July 7

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Trip: St. Bernard Red Snapper Special

Brian

Verified Review

April 3

Mike did a great job trying to put us on fish we had a 25 mph wind all day which is tough fishing for anyone my 5 year old and my 10 year old went out with us Mike was patient with both of them and helped both of them land some fish while I was fishing as well Mike's boat is also top notch smooth ride got to listen to some good tunes as...

Brian

Verified Review

April 3

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Trip: St. Bernard Red Snapper Special

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.