Situated in Slidell, Louisiana, Black Dog Charters specializes in inshore fishing in the Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne, and Biloxi Marsh areas.
Customer comfort and satisfaction are something they pride themselves for putting a priority on . Highly enthusiastic Capt. Adam Shields, who has been fishing since he was a kid, will do his best to give you his tips and tricks for getting the right bite.

Step aboard a fresh new Ranger Bay 2510 center console. It is powered by a 300 HP Mercury Verado and can go up to 45 knots. Running a length of 25’, it boasts top of the line fish finding equipment and amenities including a restroom inside the console for privacy.

With this charter, you can try your luck in several inshore and nearshore fishing spots of lakes in the area of Slidell. You will be targeting Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, and Sheepshead using spinning gear with live bait and lures under a popping cork or on the bottom.

The maximum number of guests per trip is 6, and the charter caters to families with children and corporate groups. Everything provided on your trip includes rods/reels/tackle, live bait, fuel, ice, bottled water, and fish cleaned and bagged ready for you to take home. You just need to bring food, drinks (other than water), a small ice chest to bring home your catch, and a fishing license (a $10 charter passenger license can be purchased online).

If you are yearning for some quality fish from the southern lakes of Louisiana book a trip with Black Dog Charters!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $600
    Typically a day trip starts at daylight but alternate start times can be arranged. Please inquire for more details.

FAQs about Black Dog Charters

Black Dog Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Black Dog Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Upon request
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Black Dog Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Black Dog Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Black Dog Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Black Dog Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Adam Shields
Slidell, Louisiana, United States
17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2020
From the moment he could remember, the influence of Capt. Adam's father ignited a profound passion for fishing within him. Three decades have passed, and to this day, it remains his unequivocal number one passion, a testament to the enduring legacy of a cherished pastime passed down through generations.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Ranger (Center console) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

Toilet
Upon request
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Kevin H.
Watertown, NY
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Fishing with Capt Adam

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 10, 2023
We had a fantastic day with Adam in his beautiful Ranger boat.  His boat is by far the nicest one we saw out that day!  He...
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Ed K.
Nashville, TN
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2023
Adam had us on fish within 15 minutes of leaving the dock.  He is a true professional and we had an exceptional experience. ...
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Ron L.
United States
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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 10, 2023
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Chuck L.
Denver, CO
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Best Trip I have ever been on

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 4, 2021
Adam was fantastic, We had so much fun on this trip it will be talked about forever. Adam is a truly knowledgeable captain...
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Terry P.
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Full day trip with black dog charters

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 2, 2022
Captain Adam is a great guy put us on fish the first stop recommend anyone to book a charter with him very professional and...
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