Captain
James Kennedy

Member since July 2020 Slidell, United States
Background
Captain James Kennedy's been fishing waters of South Louisiana his entire life. He's a native of this area and a Coast Guard licensed captain. As a young boy, he had a dream of fishing professionally. After many years of fishing in tournaments he succeeded in qualifying for the 2006 Bassmaster Classic and spent the next few years fishing nationally as an Elite Series fisherman. This was a milestone achievement he would always remember. Spending so much time on the Louisiana local waters, he's become an expert on them. Today, he enjoys the most taking other people out and watching them catch fish. Reach out to Captain James and together enjoy unique fishing in South Louisiana!
Techniques
Captain James usually fishes drop shots and popping corks for Redfish and Speckled Trout. In the right conditions he'll use artificial lures. Sight fishing in the fall is one of his favorite styles.

Hey, I'm Captain James Kennedy

Slidell, United States
Background
Captain James Kennedy's been fishing waters of South Louisiana his entire life. He's a native of this area and a Coast Guard licensed captain. As a young boy, he had a dream of fishing professionally. After many years of fishing in tournaments he succeeded in qualifying for the 2006 Bassmaster Classic and spent the next few years fishing nationally as an Elite Series fisherman. This was a milestone achievement he would always remember. Spending so much time on the Louisiana local waters, he's become an expert on them. Today, he enjoys the most taking other people out and watching them catch fish. Reach out to Captain James and together enjoy unique fishing in South Louisiana!
Techniques
Captain James usually fishes drop shots and popping corks for Redfish and Speckled Trout. In the right conditions he'll use artificial lures. Sight fishing in the fall is one of his favorite styles.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(81 reviews)
Slidell
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Andrew D.
Excellent
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Great Day- 50+ Fish

VERIFIED   NEW  7 Hour Trip โ€“ Slidell on June 8, 2026
Great day on the water mostly targeting speckled trout but caught 50+ fish over the course of the day.
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Beverly H.
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Vacation fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 14, 2026
Was a fantastic trip guided by Capt James Kennedy. Hooked us up with great fishing spots and lots of fish. Definitely recommend...
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Brian L.
Excellent
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Great Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Slidell on March 6, 2026
Captain James got us onto the fish and kept them coming! He and his crew cleaned a load of fish and sent us home with more...
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Michael E. D.
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Good Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on February 23, 2026
Cold and windy. Fish werenโ€™t super cooperative, but Captain James found some and we ended the day with a good catch.
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Charles M.
Excellent
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Fantastic Day!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 20, 2026
We had a slow start but Capt James was persistent and we caught well over 50 fish for the day.
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