Late February, perfect weather. Eric's boat is clean, well equipped with everything you need, all…read morethe gear: GPS, thermal imaging, radar (bring your own food). He knows where to find the fish and we caught our limits in record time - redfish, sheepshead and drum. The drum was huge so we put it back. We scoped about four different places and thoroughly enjoyed the fishing. Eric is a great host and we look forward to fishing with him again. Thanks, Frank and thanks Captain Eric.

Had a great experience! I have always wanted to catch some big redfish, and captain Eric did a…read moregreat job of putting us on these fish, he even set up a reservation at GW Fins restaurant too cook our fish for us, and they did a superb job as well! The scenery in the marshes was pretty great too.

I love to break this good news to y'all! Captain Jimmy and his team at Waterfowl Specialist aren't…read morejust specialists in hunting & fishing. For a couple of years now, they've been guides for those of us who visit the area specifically to learn about the histories of the water and the land. I and so many other folks from all over the country are specifically curious about the St. Malo Settlement. These 'Manilamen' comprised the first permanent Asian settlement in the country back before Louisiana was a state. Our Bayou Barkada (Filipino & Filipino American community group) relies on Captain Jimmy and his crew to bring us onto the waterways that our collective ancestors also navigated, also fished in. He teaches us about what the area looked like generations ago and what's different now. He offers concrete information to the needs of the area so that he and his neighbors can continue to not only provide services, but to thrive by stewarding the land and waterways. To many of us, Captain Jimmy and his crew help us ask and answer questions about ourselves and connect us to each other. My gratitude to Captain Jimmy and Waterfowl Specialist extends further than this review, but this review is also long overdue. ~Carolyn S. of The @bayoubarkada

Outstanding customer service and an excellent charter service. Our captain was knowledgeable and…read moreknew exactly where to take us to catch our limit of fish. He also knew exactly where we could go to avoid a rainstorm in order to stay dry which was very helpful. Very reasonably priced and and outstanding value for your money I would highly recommend this service.

There is no better. I have used Phil's charter service for over 15 years and would never dream of…read moreusing someone else.

Outstanding fun trip Excellent accomodations…read moreGreat people Couldn't ask for more Highly recommend

We have fished with Griffin at least once a year since 2018. We love the fact that you can walk out…read moreof your room and walk right to the boat. The rooms are very nice and clean and the outdoor seating is great for hanging out. They provide dinner the night before, breakfast and lunch. The food is always good but you better be hungry because it's a lot of food!! We have been with several different captains over the years and they are all great. If the fish aren't biting, they will keep moving to other spots so we can limit out. We have been with Carl most of our trips and he is awesome! They also clean and filet your catch. We like to keep our redfish on the half shell. We always look forward to our trips and have invited friends and family to join us. They have been equally impressed as well. You won't regret booking with Griffin!

I saw the Dude's webpage, and was impressed with what was said. He is no newcomer to the area nor…read morefishing. I will say that I did not personally go out and fish with him. I booked a family Christmas present through Captain Dude. He was always pleasant on the phone, easy to talk to, and breeze to plan with. He took my brother, dad, and mom out and they seemed to have a great time. The weather was unfavorable, but they still made a decent catch. Within the package is included ice, bait, and fish cleaning. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Captain Dude set me up with a second boat who was Captain Mike. That's who I was with and also wrote a review on. It was a great recommendation and I'm very thankful to Captain Dude.

I did the inshore fishing charter with Captain Mike along with my sister who has experience though…read moreshe is an early teen and my girlfriend who was fishing for the first time. Captain Mike had no problem attending to whatever need was had. Baiting the hook done. Casting the bait check. He was super friendly and made it his top priority for everyone to catch and have a good time. As for the catch it was a tough day. The water was murky, the tide was against us, and the wind was higher than anticipated. None the less the captain was patient and persistent and we hit a good spot where we caught some nice reds. Despite the obstacles it turned out to be a pretty nice day.

Great bow fishing experience with Captain Mike. We were a little worried because of some rain, but…read morewe waited it out and had a great time. We had a group of first timers and Mike and his first mate were great teachers and we were shooting fish in no time!

I can't say enough about how stunning this space is! The design of the entire build-out is just…read moregorgeous. Between the rustic barn and that breathtaking 5th-floor observatory, you get a view of the Mississippi River that feels so authentically Louisiana. Watching the barges go by on the levee is a total dream. Beyond the views, the facility is spotless and clearly well-loved by the staff. It's incredibly spacious, especially the bottom floor it is an old garage turned into a cool, air-conditioned outdoor space. The team here is so welcoming and helpful, too. Even though I'm not from St. Bernard Parish, I'm already looking for an excuse to come back. My kids are going to love this scenery!

Adding an addendum to my previous review. There is one small but noteworthy downside to this…read morelocation. The part of the road it's on is lined with big, beautiful trees which almost perfectly obstruct your view so that you can't see the traffic in either direction when you're trying to leave. I certainly don't want them to cut the trees down, but it's a dangerous situation. You have to remember to stop awkwardly far back so that you have enough of an angle to see through the trees.

"Captain" RANDALL SHAW IS A LIAR AND A SCAM!! BEWARE and SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE…read more Randall said he would be taking us out to fish personally. The day we arrived in Louisiana he suddenly had a "last minute fishing tournament" in Florida, farming us out to another "captain" who turned out to be an 80 year old man named Jim. Jim not only lives 150 miles from the bayou and does not know how or where to fish it, but fell asleep during our charter, leaving us to bait our own hooks and figure out if we needed to switch spots and then prompt him to move the boat. After catching 1 small red ALL day and seeing others with loads of fish when we returned to the marina, I took it upon myself to talk with other captains and figure out what was going on with our guide and this so called "Captain Randall" It turns out Randall is not welcome by the captains at the bayou in Louisiana because he does the bait and switch on customers and has scammed some of the locals personally. His nick name in the area is SCANDAL RANDALL!!! We were told he stays in Florida because he knows not to show his face in Louisiana, but sells fishing packages like he is there in person and working the charters. He will make it sound like he is hosting you himself with a bonfire and fish fry onsite and that the lodging is top notch. NO!! NONE OF THIS IS TRUE!! He was nowhere to be found, no bonfire, we had to figure out our own fish fry and the lodges bed was no more than a pad you would get in jail. Randall then would not pay the lodge owner for our 1 night stay after we decided to go a different direction the 2nd night. He continued to send us bills after we left the lodge, finding our own accommodations and a new captain. The $300.00 deposit we gave Randall in the beginning should have gone to lodging for the first night. He denied getting any money from us, even with a paid invoice. We paid "Captain Jim" $600.00 directly for his time with us and cancelled the second day fishing with him. We were fortunate enough to locate the king of the bayou and catch loads of bull reds, spotted trout etc. the second day! Randall has many scams going according to the locals in Delacroix.. another we heard about was a shudder business. He tells customers to install his shudders on their homes so the structure can withstand hurricane damage. BULLSHIT!! Please be careful out there! This is not the guy to deal with.

After looking at many ads and reviews on fishing guides in Louisiana, I was impressed the most by…read moreLouisiana Fishing Charters. After talking with Randall, I knew he would be a great fit for how I wanted to fish. I fish for redfish quite often and never use live bait. Randall was very pleased to hear that. We agreed on a price and planned the trip for the next morning. The dock and accommodations offered nearby at Pelicans Roost Resort are absolutely fantastic. Although they are extremely nice, we were in our motorhome and they actually had a spot for us to hook up our water and electricity. The next morning I literally stepped out of the motorhome and walked thirty yards to the dock and met Randall for our trip- and what a trip it was. I don't know how many we caught, but it was certainly more redfish than I had ever caught on any redfishing trip. It had to be over 25. Most were in the four to five pound range-perfect size. Randall certainly knows his way around the swamps and bayous in the area. We caught fish at every stop. What a day. Make the call. You will not regret it.