Captain
Mitchel Haydel

Member since January 2024 New Orleans, United States
Background
Capt. Mitchel runs trips out of Franks Marina in Barataria, LA aboard a 24ft Bay boat. These waters are known for Largemouth Bass, Black Drum, Flounder, and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you prefer light tackle or popping. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain Mitchel Haydel

New Orleans, United States
Background
Capt. Mitchel runs trips out of Franks Marina in Barataria, LA aboard a 24ft Bay boat. These waters are known for Largemouth Bass, Black Drum, Flounder, and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you prefer light tackle or popping. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Anglers Choice
133
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Bayou Paradise Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(133 reviews)
Angler's choice
New Orleans
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $495

Fishing Reports

Post front trout
Post front trout
Nov 22, 2024 New Orleans
Another day of nothing but catching. Windy but the trout didnt mind. After number 45 hit the ice we went and played with the redfish, drum, and shessphead. Refish were all to small today but fun when its pretty much every cast.
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Post front
Post front
Nov 21, 2024 New Orleans
This morning started off perfect. Light winds and schooling redfish. The Wind started to pick up so we decided to head to more protected area, and there was the trout waiting. The colder it gets, the better the fishing will be.
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Redfish and more redfish
Redfish and more redfish
Aug 21, 2024 New Orleans
Redfishing is as hot as it gets right now. Had a morning and evening trip and it was limits for all clients. In the morning we sas able to set the anchor and catch them in one spot. The evening was just as easy but had to keep trolling. Made it fun tho since clients wanted to throw gold spoons.
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Redfish/trout
Redfish/trout
Apr 18, 2024 New Orleans
Client wanted trout. Told them we wouldnt chase redfish first but would chase trout after. Reds werent ready to play yet so left to chase trout. Trout action was fast and furious. Even picked up a bonus bull shark while catching trout every cast. The bite was still steady but was slowing down so went to see if the reds wanted to play yet. Got to the spot we left earlier and boys was they ready. Picked up 5 reds quick and missed more then they caught.
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Redfish trip
Redfish trip
Apr 14, 2024 New Orleans
Step son asked me to take him fishing in the morning so we went. He wanted to throw nothing but gold spoons. Tide was moving in pretty good and the wind was slack. Had our limit, fish cleaned, and boat cleaned in less then three hours.
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Windy trout
Windy trout
Apr 8, 2024 New Orleans
Another windy catch and realse day. Getting to the spot was rough but the trout were waiting on us. Big trout every cast. After a few hours of fun catching trout, clients were ready to switch to redfish since they never had caught one. So we left the trout bitting. Managed to boat 4 reds and 1 bonus flounder in a short period of time, but missed the big one. At Least he had the chance to feel the power in these south Louisiana reds.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Michael M.
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Capt Mitchel crushes it!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 8, 2024
This is v close to NoLa and we sent it easily with two ride shares (set up your return before you leave NoLa and donโ€™t gamble...
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John H.
Excellent
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Awesome day for ourselves. I

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2024
I booked it for our company day and to give out bonuses. Captain Jerry and his First mate Austin were very professional and...
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David H.
Excellent
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Great outing with Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 7, 2024
Had a last minute idea to go out fishing on my wifes bday, and Mitch was available. He put us on a bunch of fish, tons of speckled...
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Daniel T.
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A Good Time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 28, 2024
Captain Mitchel knows his stuff and will get you on some good fish! I had a blast. We got on some beautiful redfish even in...
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Paul M.
Excellent
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Louisiana weather

VERIFIED   Mid Day Trip on June 16, 2024
Weather push us off the water but Mitch did his best to keep us fishing. And we slammed the reds and variety of keepers.ย ...
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