Right Side Charters 

5.0
(85 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Pontchartrain Drive 4951, Slidell, LA 70458, United States–

Right Side Charters 

Slidell, LA, United States
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24 ft
4
5.0
(85 reviews)

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Right Side Charters is located in Slidell
Louisiana and offers enjoyable fishing trips for the whole family. Whether you choose inshore fishing on Lake Borgne and the surrounding marsh, or you prefer nearshore and flats fishing, you'll certainly have a good time.

Your trip starts on a 24' Skeeter sx 240 with a 300 yamaha engine and it's got an onboard navigation system. The boat's rigged with a Min Kota i-Pilot wireless trolling motor and an ice-box, and also features a livewell.

You'll be targeting Black Drum, Largemouth Bass, Flounder, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout. Using light tackle you'll be able to try out a number of fishing techniques, including bottom fishing, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. The charter is child-friendly, so be free to bring along your kids as well. You'll be able to keep the fish you catch, and if you choose so, the crew will clean and fillet it for you for free.

All the tackle will be ready for you on the boat and is included in the prices. You're covered for rods, reels, terminal tackle, and lures. There will be light snacks, sports drinks, and water on board, so the only thing you should bring are fishing licenses.

Visit Right Side Charters and experience the beautiful nature of South Louisiana.

Right Side Charters is located in Slidell
Louisiana and offers enjoyable fishing trips for the whole family. Whether you choose inshore fishing on Lake Borgne and the surrounding marsh, or you prefer nearshore and flats fishing, you'll certainly have a good time.

Your trip starts on a 24' Skeeter sx 240 with a 300 yamaha engine and it's got an onboard navigation system. The boat's rigged with a Min Kota i-Pilot wireless trolling motor and an ice-box, and also features a livewell.

You'll be targeting Black Drum, Largemouth Bass, Flounder, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout. Using light tackle you'll be able to try out a number of fishing techniques, including bottom fishing, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. The charter is child-friendly, so be free to bring along your kids as well. You'll be able to keep the fish you catch, and if you choose so, the crew will clean and fillet it for you for free.

All the tackle will be ready for you on the boat and is included in the prices. You're covered for rods, reels, terminal tackle, and lures. There will be light snacks, sports drinks, and water on board, so the only thing you should bring are fishing licenses.

Visit Right Side Charters and experience the beautiful nature of South Louisiana.

James Kennedy
Captain
James Kennedy
6 years of experience
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2 adults • 0 children
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7 Hour Trip – New Orleans
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip – Slidell
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Redfish
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
85 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (280)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (85)

  • Gaetano Savioli
    Gaetano Savioli
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome day.

    4 Hour Trip on October 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    capt jim was professional. informative and patient. he hot us on fish and we had a wonderful day. i highly recommend him to anyone fishing the Slidell area. 👍👍👍

  • Monty Istre
    Monty Istre
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing fishing Trip

    7 Hour Trip – Slidell on July 3, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain James Was very kind! Kept us on top of the fish! we will be back to fish with Captain James. We caught lots of fish.

  • Andrew Duston
    Andrew Duston
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day- 50+ Fish

    7 Hour Trip – Slidell on June 8, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great day on the water mostly targeting speckled trout but caught 50+ fish over the course of the day.

  • Charles Mcdonnell
    Charles Mcdonnell
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Day!

    4 Hour Trip on May 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a slow start but Capt James was persistent and we caught well over 50 fish for the day.

  • Brian Lescarbeau
    Brian Lescarbeau
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day of Fishing!

    7 Hour Trip – Slidell on March 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain James got us onto the fish and kept them coming! He and his crew cleaned a load of fish and sent us home with more than cooler full of fillets!

  • Isaac Berumen
    Isaac Berumen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We caught fish with only hooks! It was fire!

    7 Hour Trip – New Orleans on September 29, 2023 • 4 adults

    First off captain was very accommodating especially because this was a last minute booking. We had three other trips that cancelled us due to the weather... weather wasn't a problem at all here! No lie we probably caught about 100 trout (not exaggerating). At one point we were catching trout with just a hook (no bait) that's how on fire captain got us. To top it off, the last spot we hit captain said let's try and get something big. Man did he deliver. I caught a jack crevalle that I'm not sure how much it weighed but it was massive. Fought it for what felt like half an hour. Thing took my line all the way out, captain knew just what to do and we chased it around until we got him in the boat! Wasn't sure what to expect because we were kinda bummed to get cancelled on our off shore trip, but I don't think we could have had a better experience than this. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

  • Frank Harmon
    Frank Harmon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with James

    7 Hour Trip – New Orleans on July 28, 2023 • 3 adults
  • Chalen Jackson
    Chalen Jackson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Capt. James

    7 Hour Trip – New Orleans on June 24, 2023 • 2 adults

    Captain James was one of the most skilled guides of been with in awhile. He called me ahead of our trip to talk over options and plans. He was ready to go and had us on fish right off the bat. This was probably one of the better days fishing I've ever had. We caught over 200 sea trout, plus a few croaker and catfish. We Capt. James had them dialed in. When we got back. He dropped us off at a great local restaurant while he went to clean the catch. He even recommended another restaurant that was willing to cook up some of our catch. Next time I'm in New Orleans I will for sure be booking again!

  • Jay Monk
    Jay Monk
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    7 Hour Trip – Slidell on April 1, 2023 • 3 adults

    Capt. James was extremely accommodating for someone who has never fished in the area before. My wife, daughter and me took the 7 hour trip. He told us what time of day the fish would start biting and he knew when to move from spot to spot to keep catching fish. He not only told us where to throw but how to use the rod to our advantage so we got the maximum number of fish. He also made sure we got plenty of pictures to remember our time together. He offered information about the area as to which restaurants to eat at and things to do and places to stay. My daughter caught the most fish and he even got my wife to catch one two weeks after surgery on her wrist. This was a great trip for all of us and before we left for the day we were already planning the next one.

  • Q Jack
    Q Jack
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    First Experience Fishing

    7 Hour Trip – Slidell on April 6, 2024 • 2 adults

    I surprised my husband with a birthday gift of fishing for a day. Captain James did not disappoint. He knew the right spots to take us from beginning to end. Despite the tide. wind issues and motion sickness we had a great time. Captain James taught me how to fish, I did pretty good for the first time, so dod my husband. Enjoyed the experience and look forward to the next one.

FAQs about Right Side Charters

Right Side Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – New Orleans (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Slidell (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Right Side Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance 16 hds
  • Fishfinder Side and down scan
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn kota ipilot
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Right Side Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn reels. TFO rods)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish will be cleaned upon returning at no additional cost. )
  • Snacks (Light snacks)
  • Drinks (Water , Sports Drinks)
Right Side Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing (Lake borgne and marsh.)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Right Side Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Right Side Charters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

James Kennedy
James Kennedy
Slidell, Louisiana, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
85 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2020
Captain James Kennedy's been fishing waters of South Louisiana his entire life. He's a native of this area and a Coast Guard licensed captain. As a young boy, he had a dream of fishing professionally. After many years of fishing in tournaments he succeeded in qualifying for the 2006 Bassmaster Classic and spent the next few years fishing nationally as an Elite Series fisherman. This was a milestone achievement he would always remember. Spending so much time on the Louisiana local waters, he's become an expert on them. Today, he enjoys the most taking other people out and watching them catch fish. Reach out to Captain James and together enjoy unique fishing in South Louisiana!
James Kennedy
James Kennedy
Fully verified
4
reports
85
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
Captain James Kennedy's been fishing waters of South Louisiana his entire life. He's a native of this area and a Coast Guard licensed captain. As a young boy, he had a dream of fishing professionally. After many years of fishing in tournaments he succeeded in qualifying for the 2006 Bassmaster Classic and spent the next few years fishing nationally as an Elite Series fisherman. This was a milestone achievement he would always remember. Spending so much time on the Louisiana local waters, he's become an expert on them. Today, he enjoys the most taking other people out and watching them catch fish. Reach out to Captain James and together enjoy unique fishing in South Louisiana!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a striped sheepshead aboard a boat near a coastal bridge.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Gaetano S.
    Gaetano S.
    capt jim was professional. informative and patient. he hot us on fish and we had a wonderful day. i highly recommend him to anyone fishing the Slidell area. 👍👍👍
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout at a dock in Louisiana, surrounded by a variety of fish on display.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Parker S.
    Parker S.
  • A family proudly poses with their catch of speckled trout displayed on a board at a fishing dock.
    Drake A.
    Drake A.
    Captain James did a fantastic job getting us on the fish early! He knew exactly where to go, and we were catching fish in no time. He was great with the kids, and made sure they had an unforgettable experience. We had a great time and would definitely book with Captain James again. Highly recommend!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a catch board at a fishing dock.
    Monty I.
    Monty I.
    Captain James Was very kind! Kept us on top of the fish! we will be back to fish with Captain James. We caught lots of fish.
  • Large mixed catch of saltwater fish arranged across a dockside cleaning table.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Andrew D.
    Andrew D.
    Great day on the water mostly targeting speckled trout but caught 50+ fish over the course of the day.
  • Two adult anglers proudly display large redfish on the deck of a bay boat during an inshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Charles M.
    Charles M.
    We had a slow start but Capt James was persistent and we caught well over 50 fish for the day.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Beverly H.
    Beverly H.
    Was a fantastic trip guided by Capt James Kennedy. Hooked us up with great fishing spots and lots of fish. Definitely recommend Right Side Charters for your fishing destination!
  • Three anglers posing on a boat with a large catch of various fish, including flounder and striped bass, after a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sheepshead
    Brian L.
    Brian L.
    Captain James got us onto the fish and kept them coming! He and his crew cleaned a load of fish and sent us home with more than cooler full of fillets!
  • An angler stands beside a variety of freshly caught fish, including Snapper and Trout, displayed on a cleaning table at a dock.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Michael E.
    Michael E.
    Cold and windy. Fish weren't super cooperative, but Captain James found some and we ended the day with a good catch.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a sleek fishing boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Avintha M.
    Avintha M.
    Captain James was very attentive and understood what I was looking for. He got me onto some red drum, founders and even a sting ray! Thanks for the great trip. Avintha

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter sx 240
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha 300
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance 16 hds
Fishfinder
Side and down scan
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Minn kota ipilot
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn reels. TFO rods
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish will be cleaned upon returning at no additional cost.
Snacks
Light snacks
Drinks
Water , Sports Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children between 6 yrs of age and 18 will not need a license
You keep catch
Fish will be cleaned for client
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Slidell right now

Bass (Largemouth)Bass (Largemouth)
Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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