Barataria Black Drum Fishing Charters

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.

Afternoon trips are a summertime treat. With the sun going down and a cool breeze our afternoon trips provide a comfortable, yet productive experience. The swamp really comes alive as the sun starts to go down. We'll take you to some inshore oil facilities and backwater swamp areas to catch Speckled Trout and Red. Rods, reels, tackle, and cleaning are included in the price of the trip.

You'll target Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout in lakes, bays, and canals. Fish using bottom rigs, corks, tight lines, gold spoons, fresh shrimp, plastics, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits. In spring and summer, live bait like shrimp, croakers, and minnows work great. Summer trips include big lakes and beaches where you can catch Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. Spring and summer are perfect for beach fishing adventures too.

Schell Charters invites you to experience the stunning waters of St. Bernard. Your guide for the day is Captain Harrison, which allows you to benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Redfish, Speck

Marsh Assassin's Bowfishing will take you on an epic evening. Target Catfish, Carp, Black Drum, Flounder, and more! All bowfishing equipment is provided.

We have been in buisness since 1999 our captains are experienced and know the waters our Goal is to put our customers on fish and have a good time while doing it.

Early bird gets the worm

Special LED lights penetrate the stained waters allowing you to see the fish before shooting them with a bow and arrow. All bows are equipped with AMS bottle reels for easy arrow retrieval. Fish cleaning and bagging is included.

Half Day morning trips depart from Joe's Landing Marina at Sunrise. During these trips, we will explore the marshes of south Louisiana in search of a multitude of species that our fishery has to offer. These trips usually last until around noon or until daily bag limits are reached. All gear, tackle, and bait will be provided. Feel free to bring whatever snacks, drinks, or alcohol that you would like to have for your trip. Upon return, your catch will be cleaned up and bagged.

Fishing this way at night really lets you see the bayou a different way it's just so addicting to Bowfish I promise once you do it once you'll wanna keep doing it just to see what the fish are doing under the light how to react it's really something I'll never get tired of but enough talk come take a ride with us