Just Reel 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 5705 Hopedale Highway, St. Bernard, LA 70085, United States
5.0/5 (6 reviews)
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5705 Hopedale Highway
St. Bernard, LA, United States

If you’re going to cast a line in St. Bernard, look no further than Just Reel. With Captain Joe at the helm, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

These waters are home to Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Scamp Grouper, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout, Spotted Seatrout, and more if conditions allow. You’ll target your catch by spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Just Reel is a child-friendly charter service, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 25’ Blazer Bay boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can’t go wrong when you bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Just Reel, you can send Capt. Joe a message down below.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

Fishing with Captain Joe
Fishing with Captain Joe
Fishing with Captain Joe
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Angler rating

6
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0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Richard F.
Richard F.

Birmingham, AL

5.0/5

May 18, 2024

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 2 People

Fishing with Captain Joe

This was a great experience. We had an excellent day of fishing. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Captain Joe we were fortunate to catch some really good Redfish. Captain Joe was a total professional and extremely friendly and helpful. He knew the area very well and put me on the fish. I would 100% recommend fishing with him and look forward to doing it again.

This was a great experience. We had an excellent day of fishing. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Captain Joe we were fortunate...  

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Captain replied
 Richard F. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
 Richard F. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 23, 2024
Some days you just have to get the bait in the water to make it happen!

Mike B.
Mike B.

Ottawa, Ontario

5.0/5

Mar 25, 2024

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 3 People

2 days with captain Joe Ventrello

Joe is a very experienced guide who pays great attention to detail. He helped put me on my new personal best fish several times over the past 7 years I've fished with him. Can't wait to get back on his boat!!

Joe is a very experienced guide who pays great attention to detail. He helped put me on my new personal best fish several times...  

Captain replied
 Mike B. recommends Just Reel
 Mike B. recommends Just Reel
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
Long time client I look forward to seeing every year!

Joshua R.
Joshua R.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

5.0/5

May 1, 2024

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 3 People

Full Day Charters Inshore or Offshore

Joe makes it fun for everyone. He's patient with my kids and friends who I bring on the charters. It's always a laid back fun trip that always produces fish! Highly recommend!

Joe makes it fun for everyone. He's patient with my kids and friends who I bring on the charters. It's always a laid back fun...  

Captain replied
 Joshua R. recommends Just Reel
 Joshua R. recommends Just Reel
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
Love it when kids get to enjoy great days on the water!

Brandi V. C.
Brandi V. C.

Atlanta, Georgia

5.0/5

Sep 2, 2023

4 Hour Inshore Trip PM – 3 People

Fishing with Captain Joe

Our family has done several trips with Captain Joe. He is easy to book with, communicates well, and makes sure we have a great time, every time. He is very knowledgeable and knows where to take us to make sure we don’t come back empty handed. The kids always have a blast and look forward to our trips. Highly recommend Captain Joe!

Our family has done several trips with Captain Joe. He is easy to book with, communicates well, and makes sure we have a great...  

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Captain replied
 Brandi V. C. recommends Just Reel
 Brandi V. C. recommends Just Reel
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
Long time friends that have turned into family. Always looking forward to having them out for fun days on the water!

Eric R.
Eric R.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

5.0/5

May 16, 2024

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 2 People

Red fish king

Joe was an awesome guide. He put us on a lot of reds and sea trout. We didn't even have time to eat a sandwich. I highly recommend him for your next trip.

Joe was an awesome guide. He put us on a lot of reds and sea trout. We didn't even have time to eat a sandwich. I highly recommend...  

Captain replied
 Eric R. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
 Eric R. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
I wish ever day was non stop fish catching! I do my best to keep up with staying on a good consistent bite

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Inshore Trip PM – 3 People
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Sight Fishing (2 PPL)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 2 People
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 3 People
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,350 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip Offshore – For 4 People
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,500 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (5)

Fishing with Captain Joe
Fishing with Captain Joe
Fishing with Captain Joe
+2

Angler rating

6
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Showing: 5 of 6 reviews
Richard F.
Richard F.

Birmingham, AL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Captain Joe

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 2 People on May 18, 2024

This was a great experience. We had an excellent day of fishing. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Captain Joe we were fortunate to catch some really good Redfish. Captain Joe was a total professional and extremely friendly and helpful. He knew the area very well and put me on the fish. I would 100% recommend fishing with him and look forward to doing it again.

This was a great experience. We had an excellent day of fishing. I thoroughly enjoyed fishing with Captain Joe we were fortunate to catch some really good Redfish. Captain Joe was a total professional and extremely friendly and helpful. He knew the area very well and put me on the fish. I would 100% recommend fishing with him and look forward to doing it again.  

Review media 0
 Richard F. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 23, 2024
Some days you just have to get the bait in the water to make it happen!

Mike B.
Mike B.

Ottawa, Ontario

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

2 days with captain Joe Ventrello

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 3 People on March 25, 2024

Joe is a very experienced guide who pays great attention to detail. He helped put me on my new personal best fish several times over the past 7 years I've fished with him. Can't wait to get back on his boat!!

Joe is a very experienced guide who pays great attention to detail. He helped put me on my new personal best fish several times over the past 7 years I've fished with him. Can't wait to get back on his boat!!  

 Mike B. recommends Just Reel
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
Long time client I look forward to seeing every year!

Joshua R.
Joshua R.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full Day Charters Inshore or Offshore

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 3 People on May 1, 2024

Joe makes it fun for everyone. He's patient with my kids and friends who I bring on the charters. It's always a laid back fun trip that always produces fish! Highly recommend!

Joe makes it fun for everyone. He's patient with my kids and friends who I bring on the charters. It's always a laid back fun trip that always produces fish! Highly recommend!  

 Joshua R. recommends Just Reel
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
Love it when kids get to enjoy great days on the water!

Brandi V. C.
Brandi V. C.

Atlanta, Georgia

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Captain Joe

4 Hour Inshore Trip PM – 3 People on September 2, 2023

Our family has done several trips with Captain Joe. He is easy to book with, communicates well, and makes sure we have a great time, every time. He is very knowledgeable and knows where to take us to make sure we don’t come back empty handed. The kids always have a blast and look forward to our trips. Highly recommend Captain Joe!

Our family has done several trips with Captain Joe. He is easy to book with, communicates well, and makes sure we have a great time, every time. He is very knowledgeable and knows where to take us to make sure we don’t come back empty handed. The kids always have a blast and look forward to our trips. Highly recommend Captain Joe!  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Brandi V. C. recommends Just Reel
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
Long time friends that have turned into family. Always looking forward to having them out for fun days on the water!

Eric R.
Eric R.

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Red fish king

6-7Hour Trip Inshore – For 2 People on May 16, 2024

Joe was an awesome guide. He put us on a lot of reds and sea trout. We didn't even have time to eat a sandwich. I highly recommend him for your next trip.

Joe was an awesome guide. He put us on a lot of reds and sea trout. We didn't even have time to eat a sandwich. I highly recommend him for your next trip.  

 Eric R. recommends Just Reel
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 22, 2024
I wish ever day was non stop fish catching! I do my best to keep up with staying on a good consistent bite

FAQs about Just Reel

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots
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What’s biting in St. Bernard right now

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