With New Orleans Style Fishing Charters, the beautiful waters of Louisiana will be all yours. On your day out with Captain Jason Shilling, you will be able to fish the backwater marsh, lakes, bays, and bayous of Lafitte the way they’re meant to be fished.

Lafitte is located just 40 minutes south of New Orleans. This fantastic holds some of the finest angling opportunities around. You can get your hands on anything from hard-fighting Redfish to Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder, and the paper-mouthed Speckled Trout.

All trips with Captain Jason Shilling are private charters that cater to anglers of all skill levels and expertise. A seasoned veteran, a family with young kids, or a complete beginner, there is a trip for you. Capt. Jason will put his talent to work for you and will have you all reeling in fish in no time.

Your adventure will begin at safe light from Joe’s Landing and will last for about 5 hours. Before you make your first cast, you will need to purchase a $20 Louisiana fishing license for anyone in your party who’s 18 or older. You can get your license in advance online. All gear, tackle, and lures, as well as bottled water, and a complimentary fish cleaning service, will be provided for the trip.

New Orleans Style Fishing Charters operates a 22’ Custom-built bay boat, which is a seaworthy fishing vessel with a 225 HP Mercury. The boat is equipped with modern electronics and professional accessories to save you time while searching for fish.

Enjoy the southern hospitality, good times, and a lot of action. Let Capt. Jason take you on a fishing adventure you won’t soon forget!



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  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $500
    This morning trip will take you catching Redfish and Speckled Trout in the backwater marsh of New Orleans. You will be provided with rods, reels, lures, tackle, drinks (bottled water), and cleaning and bagging of your catch. Transportation is also available from downtown New Orleans.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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FAQs about New Orleans Style Fishing Charters

New Orleans Style Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with New Orleans Style Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with New Orleans Style Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning the catch of the day is included in the price. )
  • Drinks (bottle water)

New Orleans Style Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

New Orleans Style Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with New Orleans Style Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Jason Shilling
Barataria, Louisiana, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
36 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since May 2014
New Orleans Style Fishing Charters is run and operated by Captain Jason Shilling. A professional angler with a wealth of local knowledge, Jason became a fishing guide to share his passion with the others. He believes there is hardly a better way to make a living than to do something you love. And it shows! Each trip with Capt. Jason is not only about catching fish; you will be able to hone your angling skills and create memories that will last a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Frontier (Bay boat) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 225HP Mercury engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning the catch of the day is included in the price.
Drinks
bottle water

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
At least 4 years old; life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Jason Shilling
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Great morning on the water
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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William W.
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Conditions weren’t great

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on November 24, 2023
But we still caught a dozen reds - several great meals!  Our Captain Roy took great care of us!
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John E.
Metairie, LA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Afternoon Trip with Captain Jason Shilling

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (PM) on October 6, 2020
It started raining on our way to the marina. Captain Jason told us we could cancel with no cancellation fees if we didn’t...
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Erin M.
Guyton, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Time With Captain Roy

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 30, 2022
We got right on the fish and caught lots of redfish, black drum, a giant catfish, sheephead, and even a little crab!
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Tammy K.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Jason Shilling

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 28, 2022
We had a great time fishing with captain Jason he was an awesome guide and full of knowledge.  Will defiantly use him again.
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Dusty W.
United States
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Half Day trip with captain Roy..

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 29, 2022
Very professional and friendly. Caught 75 speckled trout in about 3 hours.. 100% recommend Booking with Jason
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