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 22’ Pathfinder bay boat, out of the box in 2010. It’s powered by a 250 HP Suzuki 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?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This amazing morning trip will take you fishing the bays and bayous of Jean Lafitte only 40 minutes from New Orleans. You'll be chasing Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife, from alligators to a variety of local birds.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 106 reviews
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Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Bayou Obsessions 👍

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on September 20, 2024
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...
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Justin A.
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Made an awesome trip out of some tough fishing conditions

VERIFIED   Evening trip on March 31, 2024
Super happy with the trip that captain Harrison guided us on for my birthday, had some tough fishing conditions with lots of...
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Lauren W.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on November 29, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Glenn! He is very knowledgeable and personable. His boat and equipment are very well kept....
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Amanda S.
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Fishing was great!!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on November 2, 2024
Mike was great!  We initially only wanted to catch and release, but we got so many decent sized fish we ended up keeping...
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Andy M.
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Awesome fishing guide!!!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on December 18, 2024
Caught lots of fish and BIG fish!!! Matt is a great guy!!! 💯 recommend for anyone wanting to have a wonderful trip
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FAQs about Bayou Obsession Charters

Bayou Obsession Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (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
  • Drinks

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 captain

Matt Mattice
Barataria, Louisiana, United States
4 Fishing Reports
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106 Customer reviews
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Member since November 2017
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.
Captain
Joel B.
Captain
Christian M.
Captain
Nick D.
Captain

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2010
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you 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
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

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 3.5% charge will apply.

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