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 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 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
(75 reviews)
Slidell
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 75 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Avintha M.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 14, 2025
Captain James was very attentive and understood what I was looking for. He got me onto some red drum, founders and even a...
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David C.
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Amazing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Slidell on April 10, 2025
CPT James put us on the fish when no one else was catching anything. We caught Trout, Reds, Flounder and Drum. Overall a great...
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Ross H.
Excellent
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – New Orleans on October 18, 2024
Windy and cold in the morning but we warmed up fast as Captain Gene put us on the fish. Great trip over.
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Isaac B.
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We caught fish with only hooks! It was fire!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – New Orleans on September 29, 2023
First off captain was very accommodating especially because this was a last minute booking. We had three other trips that cancelled...
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Frank H.
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Fishing with James

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – New Orleans on July 28, 2023
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