Bayou Paradise Fishing Charters 

My brother and I fished three days straight with Captain Mitch Haydel on Bayou Paradise. This review will serve for all three days. We can't say enough good about Mitch. He was so helpful, responsive to our questions and concerned that we caught enough fish that we had to calm him down and assure him that we were catching plenty of fish and having a great time. :) I (Bruce Dale) had so much fun that I hope to go back with my wife as soon as we can manage it. :) A couple of tips: First, swallow your dang pride and let Mitch do the casting for you. He can put that bait right where it needs to be 99 times out of a 100. And you will throw it in the wrong spot 99 times out of a 100. Second, talk to Mitch. He loves to talk. Happy Captain Mitch equals happy trip.

My brother and I fished three days straight with Captain Mitch Haydel on Bayou Paradise. This review will serve for all three days. We can't say enough good about Mitch. He was so helpful, responsive to our questions and concerned that we caught enough fish that we had to calm him down and assure him that we were catching plenty of fish and having a great time. :) I (Bruce Dale) had so much fun that I hope to go back with my wife as soon as we can manage it. :) A couple of tips: First, swallow your dang pride and let Mitch do the casting for you. He can put that bait right where it needs to be 99 times out of a 100. And you will throw it in the wrong spot 99 times out of a 100. Second, talk to Mitch. He loves to talk. Happy Captain Mitch equals happy trip.

Captain Mitch was prompt and responsive with getting the trip lined up. Fishing trip started with handshakes and introductions with explanation of the day on the water. The Four of us and captain set out for the day Mitch is very family friendly and knowledgeable of the Bayou. After a short boat ride we were into fish and landing Reds. Know mind you we are a fishing group looking to add catching different types of fish to our resume and Mitch was on I. Fishing was tough with a cold front pushing into the area and out of the 3 guides running clients we were the only ones landing fish. Now with all the knowledge, stories and smiles we achieved the Louisiana Slam of 4 different fish landed Reds, Sheepshead, Flounder and Drum. We landed lots of fish and normally only do catch and release but kept a few for table fare. We highly recommend Bayou Paradise Fishing Charters and Capt. Mitch for your next fishing adventure. Thanks Mitch for the opportunity #Oregoncrew

This was simply the best charter I’ve ever been on . The captain possesses and outstanding and amiable personality and was extremely knowledgeable about the area and where the fish were to be found . We chatted the whole trip like we’ve known each other for years . We both caught our limit of redfish in just a few hours and just caught and released the rest of the trip. If you’re looking for a great charter than this is the one to book . We’ve already planned another trip with them later this year to go out deep and fish some structure.

Our family caught 10 Drum fish & 1 Red fish!!!!!!!! Captain Mitch was the perfect host to take us out. Super polite, uber friendly, knowledgable and very kind. He refused to leave until our son caught a fish. 100/10! A tip : Be sure to follow Captain’s Mitch advice about your fishing trip timing and have flexibility the day you book your trip. eg our trip was originally booked for 3pm but he advised us to fish at the earlier time of 1.30pm to ensure catching more fish. So glad we listened!