7 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Barataria That You Shouldn't Miss

New Orleans Fishing and Charter Guide Service specializing in redfish, speckled trout, and bass. Join Capt. E.J. Plaisance and his professional fishing guides on a fishing trip you won't forget. Located just 35 minutes from the New Orleans French Quarter in Lafitte, LA. While on your fishing trip, you will enjoy seeing alligators, bald eagles, blue and white herons, pelicans, ducks, nutria, and raccoons while having a great time catching your share of fish in our beautiful Louisiana marsh. Whether you are on vacation, in town for a convention, Sugar Bowl, Saints, Hornets, or Casinos, fishing New Orleans Style needs to be added to your agenda. Capt. E.J. has been fishing the bayous, marshes and swamps of Barataria for over 30 years. The Barataria Estuary begins roughly 20 miles south from the New Orleans French Quarter. Our guides are knowledgeable, friendly, USCG licensed, and trained in first aid. Our bay boats are in top condition and equipped with VHF radios and cellular phones, and navigational devices.

Bourgeois Fishing Charters at the Cajun Vista Inn is only 25 minutes from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. Our Cajun Vista Inn and our remote Cajun Chalet bring a delve into the world of true “bayou” living. The Cajun Vista Inn is beautifully furnished with a Southern Louisiana Plantation Style that accommodates all corporate business as well as a family and friends. Most important, we have the absolute best escapes & adventures in New Orleans, LA. We offer the only game in town featuring our newest and most exhilarating fishing adventures at the Chandeleur Islands. Arrive on along the bayou of Lafitte, LA to take a Guided Trip to the fishing grounds of big specks and redfish of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. Most popular, we offer spin and fly-fishing in our professional Bay Boats that accommodate up to 4 guests per boat, guided by the best fishing Captains on the water.

Griffin Fishing Charters & Lodge is proud to be the largest fishing outfitter located just 30 minutes south of New Orleans, Louisiana. We offer day-trips, all-inclusive packages, and specialize in large groups. Our guides are the best on the bayou! They are born and raised right here in Lafitte, and are ready to put you on the fish! We target Louisiana Redfish, but you can also catch speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead, catfish and more. Our newly renovated waterfront lodge sleeps up to 55 guests total in a private 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites. Come down and enjoy some Cajun Hospitality with Griffin Fishing Charters & Lodge!

Rojas Charters offers the finest shallow water fishing in the country - just 35 minutes south of New Orleans. We catch redfish, speckled trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, and bass.

Brock's Charter Fishing is owned by Brock Ledet and is located in Barataria, Louisiana. We specialize in fishing charters for Redfish, Speckled Trout & Black Drum. Capt. Brock has over 15 yrs experience as a charter fishing guide. We are located a short distance away from downtown New Orleans and the New Orleans airport. The area of Lafitte & Barataria has so much natural beauty to see as well as fantastic fishing. Experienced & first-time fishermen are welcome. Great for individuals, groups, families, friends, children, business trips, etc. This area has some of the best fishing that southern Louisiana has to offer. Come experience it for yourself and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Bayou Country Charters is a New Orleans Fishing Guide Service that Specializes in catching Redfish & Speckled Trout. Captain Joel Barras' professional fishing guide service delivers an unforgettable New Orleans charter fishing experience. We’re located in Lafitte, Louisiana just 40 minutes from the New Orleans French Quarter. This means you can be on New Orleans Redfish & Speckled Trout within minutes. We always have a bay boat on hand that will seat 1-5 people and a professional fishing guide that will get you hooked up with fish. Additional boats are available at all times for larger groups. All captains are US Coast Guard licensed, insured and trained in first aid.