Bayou Obsession Charters 

5.0
(133 reviews)
 
State licensed
 New Orleans Street, New Orleans, LA 70067, United States–

Bayou Obsession Charters 

New Orleans, LA, United States
–
24 ft
4
5.0
(133 reviews)

Enjoy Louisiana inshore saltwater fishing at its finest – head to Lafitte, find Bayou Obsession Charters and they'll show you how it's done. Captain Matt Mattice is a passionate angler with almost half a decade of fishing experience and he'll do everything to make sure you have an awesome and relaxing experience on the water.

He welcomes you on his 24' blazer bay out of the box in 2017 It's powered by a 2025 yamaha 300 hp motor and can easily carry to up to four anglers no matter the age. GPS and fishfinder on board are there to minimize the time spent on searching for the fish and maximize quality time spent on the water.

The captain will take you exploring local inshore and nearshore waters, and you'll also have the opportunity to go reef and flats fishing. Spend your day spinning in pursuit of Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and whatever else you may run into.

A variety of bait will be on board at your disposal – both live and artificial. Live bait is used for inshore fishing and will be waiting for you on the boat in livewells. You'll also get to use the best Shimano fishing gear free of charge.

Captain loves teaching beginners and kids; there's no age limit. Just make sure to let him know if you're bringing your little ones so he could prepare life jackets according to their weight.

And if one day of fishing just isn't enough for you, this charter will provide you with a premium lodging package. What else can you ask for an ultimate fishing experience?

Enjoy Louisiana inshore saltwater fishing at its finest – head to Lafitte, find Bayou Obsession Charters and they'll show you how it's done. Captain Matt Mattice is a passionate angler with almost half a decade of fishing experience and he'll do everything to make sure you have an awesome and relaxing experience on the water.

He welcomes you on his 24' blazer bay out of the box in 2017 It's powered by a 2025 yamaha 300 hp motor and can easily carry to up to four anglers no matter the age. GPS and fishfinder on board are there to minimize the time spent on searching for the fish and maximize quality time spent on the water.

The captain will take you exploring local inshore and nearshore waters, and you'll also have the opportunity to go reef and flats fishing. Spend your day spinning in pursuit of Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and whatever else you may run into.

A variety of bait will be on board at your disposal – both live and artificial. Live bait is used for inshore fishing and will be waiting for you on the boat in livewells. You'll also get to use the best Shimano fishing gear free of charge.

Captain loves teaching beginners and kids; there's no age limit. Just make sure to let him know if you're bringing your little ones so he could prepare life jackets according to their weight.

And if one day of fishing just isn't enough for you, this charter will provide you with a premium lodging package. What else can you ask for an ultimate fishing experience?

Bayou Obsession Charters
Charter Operator
Bayou Obsession Charters
9 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half day fall special 3 person
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
full day of fishing
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (350)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (133)

  • Blake Lagarde
    Blake Lagarde
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishin

    full day of fishing on June 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Ken was laid back, knowledgeable, a pleasure to fish with, and cleaned all our fish in no times We caught 10 reds, 10 black drum, 3 sheepshead, 8 reds, 6 drum, and 2 sheepshead were keepers. I’d recommend this trip for anyone who enjoys fishing and doesn’t want to travel far (50 minutes) outside of New Orleans.

  • Lee Germany
    Lee Germany
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best captain ever!

    full day of fishing on August 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Captain Matt is the best, we had a great time all the way around. The water wasn’t right for reds and trout but he tried his best to put us on them. We didn’t catch a lot but my son caught his biggest red and biggest drum ever along with two trout. We will definitely go back with Matt soon.

  • Kim Williamson
    Kim Williamson
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    best fishing trip ever

    winter special 4 hr trip up to 4pl on March 19, 2026 • 3 adults

    Matt was amazing even before the trip started..our Captain for the Ryan was great as well..so knowledgeable and helpful. there were 3 of us and we caughy 50 sheephead on the all day trip! we had a blast. could not have asked for a better experience.

  • Sarah Allen
    Sarah Allen
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Christian was fantastic

    4hr evening trip on August 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Caught plenty of fish. Kids had a great time. Thanks for a great day.

  • Dyeisha Swineyokert
    Dyeisha Swineyokert
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    I caught a fish

    4hr evening trip on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We booked the trip for the boys since they fish, but i actually caught a fish too.

  • Kristie Sundell
    Kristie Sundell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    one fish two fish red fish red fish

    4hr evening trip on April 21, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Ken was great….professional, polite, helpful and put us on the fish!!! would definitely return!

  • Litouri Smith
    Litouri Smith
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2017
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Time!

    full day of fishing on May 10, 2025 • 4 adults

    I book a spur of the moment trip for my dad and my two sons. After doing some googling and reading reviews, I decided to book with Bayou Obsession Charters. The four of us had a great day fishing in Jean Lafitte. Captain Glenn was an awesome guide. He was honest about the impact that the not so great weather could have on our catch, but did a great job moving us a round the bays and finding some hot spots. Despite the weather, we still managed to catch fish and had a great time doing so. Captain Glenn is very personable and knowledgeable of the area and that made for a really nice experience. We will definitely book with Captain Glenn again.

  • Michael Hammond
    Michael Hammond
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Dedicated Captain

    full day of fishing on September 24, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Matt was so dedicated to our group having a good trip that when due to a fluke he was barbed by a venomous catfish he refused go back to the dock for treatment. we tried to insist but he refused. He pulled the inch long barb out grab a 1st aid kit treated the wound and kept going. If anyone thinks this is no big deal they have never had a poisonous barb in them. We had a great time thanks to Captain Matt. We are already looking forward to our next trip out.

  • Pete Schwartz
    Pete Schwartz
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Bayou Obsessions 👍

    full day of fishing on September 20, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had the pleasure to fish with Captain Joel who knew the water like the back of his hand. Figured out quickly that Joel is a pro. Captain Joel simply has that 'it' factor that he understands the bite, the conditions, and does his best to put you on fish & he did. I imagine theres probably other charters that might be equally knowledgeable about how to fish the bayou, but it would be hard to find a better Captain than Joel. The man works hard at his craft, and to give you a great experience fishing & seeing the bayou. I'm an experienced walleye fishermen from Wisconsin that knows a good one when I see one, so trust me when I say that you are fishing with down to earth guys that are fun hanging out with & spending the day fishing with if you choose to charter with Bayou Obsessions. Oh, & Joel checked in with a restaurant in the French quarter in New Orleans near where we stayed that was glad to cook up our catch for us.

  • Jay Mccall
    Jay Mccall
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    full day of fishing on May 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    Went with Captain Joel the first day & he did an excellent job of putting us on fish. He is a great entertainer! The second day, captain Ryan braved the weather forecast and we had 3 22” Reds in the boat in about 15 minutes. We limited out early but both Captains kept fishing. I highly recommend Bayou Obsessions!

FAQs about Bayou Obsession Charters

Bayou Obsession Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half day fall special 3 person (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - full day of fishing (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Bayou Obsession Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Bayou Obsession Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (we clean and bag your catch)
  • Drinks (we offer bottled water)
Bayou Obsession Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Bayou Obsession Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Bayou Obsession Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Bayou Obsession Charters
Bayou Obsession Charters
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
133 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Matt Mattice own and operates Bayou Obsession Charters. He has been fishing for 45 years and his tournament experience of 15 years is what he is the proudest of. His favorite thing is fishing for Speckled Trout and Redfish. He loves teaching kids and beginners, but even avid anglers will get to learn a lot from him.
Our Team
Matt M.
Matt M.
Captain
Joel B.
Joel B.
Captain
Christian M.
Christian M.
Captain
Ken D.
Ken D.
Captain
Bayou Obsession Charters
Bayou Obsession Charters
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
4
reports
133
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Matt Mattice own and operates Bayou Obsession Charters. He has been fishing for 45 years and his tournament experience of 15 years is what he is the proudest of. His favorite thing is fishing for Speckled Trout and Redfish. He loves teaching kids and beginners, but even avid anglers will get to learn a lot from him.
The crew
Matt M.
Matt M.
Captain
Joel B.
Joel B.
Captain
Christian M.
Christian M.
Captain
Ken D.
Ken D.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Redfish
    Teresa K.
    Teresa K.
    Our captain Ken was excellent. He was patient and kind with us as we learned to fish for fish we’ve never caught before. He was also super patient with our teenager who is a bull in a china cabinet. Ken put us on fish and didn’t wast time at one spot if we weren’t catching anything. We caught a lot of fish including red fish, black drum, flounder and a trout. We had a great time and would highly recommend!
  • Young angler proudly holding a large drum or redfish on a shallow-water fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Lee G.
    Lee G.
    Captain Matt is the best, we had a great time all the way around. The water wasn’t right for reds and trout but he tried his best to put us on them. We didn’t catch a lot but my son caught his biggest red and biggest drum ever along with two trout. We will definitely go back with Matt soon.
  • A collection of various fish species stored in a blue basket, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Seabass
    Sarah A.
    Sarah A.
    Caught plenty of fish. Kids had a great time. Thanks for a great day.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Black Drum while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Dyeisha S.
    Dyeisha S.
    We booked the trip for the boys since they fish, but i actually caught a fish too.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Blake L.
    Blake L.
    Captain Ken was laid back, knowledgeable, a pleasure to fish with, and cleaned all our fish in no times We caught 10 reds, 10 black drum, 3 sheepshead, 8 reds, 6 drum, and 2 sheepshead were keepers. I’d recommend this trip for anyone who enjoys fishing and doesn’t want to travel far (50 minutes) outside of New Orleans.
  • An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while fishing on a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kristie S.
    Kristie S.
    Captain Ken was great….professional, polite, helpful and put us on the fish!!! would definitely return!
  • Group of anglers posing behind a large catch of striped sheepshead and other bottom fish spread across a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Kim W.
    Kim W.
    Matt was amazing even before the trip started..our Captain for the Ryan was great as well..so knowledgeable and helpful. there were 3 of us and we caughy 50 sheephead on the all day trip! we had a blast. could not have asked for a better experience.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
    Captain Matt was so dedicated to our group having a good trip that when due to a fluke he was barbed by a venomous catfish he refused go back to the dock for treatment. we tried to insist but he refused. He pulled the inch long barb out grab a 1st aid kit treated the wound and kept going. If anyone thinks this is no big deal they have never had a poisonous barb in them. We had a great time thanks to Captain Matt. We are already looking forward to our next trip out.
  • Group of anglers enjoying a day on a fishing boat in a scenic waterway, with fishing rods ready for action.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Kristian R.
    Kristian R.
    I think if I will go back, I will ask for the same captain again he was really good and awesome and he was very good impatient with my son which that has down syndrome. He enjoyed it as much as everybody else.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large Black Drum while fishing on a bay, showcasing a successful catch during a sunset trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Nicholas M.
    Nicholas M.
    Got on some fish. Had a good day fishing and joking around. Really good time. I'd book again. Thanks

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
2400 blazer bay with t-top
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
we clean and bag your catch
Drinks
we offer bottled water

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No minimum age, lifejackets provided upon reques
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in New Orleans right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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