Louisiana's Premier Fishing Charter
Fish the legendary Delacroix marshes where you'll catch more fish before 9am than most do all day!
Client feedback
Why Anglers Choose Whiskey Bayou
We don't just take you fishing. We put you on fish.
Mike T.
“Captain Joe made our fishing trip a success. He had us on fish all morning. The knowledge and professionalism is unmatched in the area.”
Jason Giachelli
“We limited out on reds by 9 am and targeted another species. I would highly recommend booking with Captain Joe. You will not be disappointed.”
Maleah Reynolds
“I was physically spent after fighting this 42″ bull red and his calm instructions gave me the second wind needed to land him!! Trip of a lifetime!”
John Mallach
“Cap Joe put us on the reds w/ first cast and tight lines! Great guy, very fun and knows his stuff!!! Had a great day from the moment we stepped on the boat.”
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We put you on fish, year-round action in Delacroix!
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Choose Your Adventure
From family-friendly trips to serious trophy hunting
Inshore Fishing
Perfect for Everyone
The core trip. I target redfish, speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead, and flounder in the shallow marsh around Delacroix. Right for any experience level, I'll walk you through everything. Up to 4 anglers.
Starting at
$900
1-3 anglers • 6-7 hours
Fly Fishing
The Artful Pursuit
Sight-casting for redfish on the flats with TFO rods and Cortland lines. These trips require some casting experience, not expert level, but enough to lay out a decent line. Catch and release. Max 2 anglers, 2-day minimum.
Starting at
$1,100
1 angler • 8 hours
Bull Redfish
Trophy Hunting
A completely different experience. When the bull reds show up in Venice, late July through September, then again October through December, we go after them on artificial lures. Catch and release. These fish run 20-40 lbs. Max 3 anglers, 2-day minimum.
Starting at
$1,000
1-3 anglers • 8 hours
What We're Targeting
Redfish
Perfect for Everyone
The main event in the Delacroix marsh. Redfish are aggressive, hard fighters, and they live in the shallow marsh water year-round. The bull reds that show up in Venice in summer and fall are in a different category entirely - 20 to 40 pounds on light tackle.
Speckled Trout
Spring & Early Summer
One of the most popular inshore species in Louisiana, and for good reason - they bite readily, they're great table fare, and they fight well above their weight. Spring and early summer is when they're most active in the marsh.
Black Drum
Fall & Winter
Big, powerful fish that stack up in the marsh in cooler months. Black drum don't get enough credit - they're strong fighters and excellent eating. A good target when the trout slow down.
Sheepshead
Winter & Spring
One of the best-tasting fish in the marsh and trickier to catch than people expect. Sheepshead hang around structure and have a knack for stealing bait. Satisfying when you get one.
Flounder
Fall
Flat, fast, and excellent on the table. Flounder are a bonus species in the marsh - not always what we're targeting, but a welcome addition to the cooler when they show up.
Big Swamp Redfish with Captain Joe Ezell of Whiskey Bayou Charters
Captain Joe Ezell of Whiskey Bayou Charters puts the Headin' South team on big redfish in Delacroix, LA.
meet the captain
Captain Joe Ezell
I grew up fishing farm ponds and lakes in Southeast Mississippi - bass, bream, catfish - balancing a tackle box from the handlebars of my bike. After college and a career in sales, my wife Brenda booked an inshore charter in 2008 that changed the direction of everything that came after.
By 2012 I had my first bay boat. By 2015 I had my USCG captain's license and a piece of property in Delacroix with a burned-out trailer and enough overgrowth to take a year to clear. I built the operation from the ground up on one idea: that the best days on the water come from a guide who cares more about your trip than you do.
Today I run Whiskey Bayou Charters full time out of the marsh in St. Bernard Parish. Forty-five minutes from New Orleans, in water I know as well as anyone fishing it. The grin I get when a cork goes down is the same one I had as a kid on that bicycle.
Why choose Capt. Joe
The Whiskey Bayou Difference
USCG Licensed Captain
Captain Joe Ezell brings decades of professional experience and unwavering commitment to your safety and success.
World-Class Fishery
Louisiana's marshes are considered the fishing capital of the world. Massive numbers of fish, incredible variety, year-round action.
Tournament-Grade Equipment
Fish from a Majek 25+ Xtreme powered by Mercury Pro XS 300. Premium Diawa rods and reels on every charter.
Convenient Location
Just 60 minutes from downtown New Orleans. Easy access to Louisiana's most productive fishing grounds.
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Before You Book...
A few things people usually ask
If it is not a severe downpour with lightning, the captain may fish (some of our best catches come in inclement weather). However, if I see that the weather is dangerous (lightning, strong winds) or we are not able to fish, we will gladly reschedule or refund your deposit. The guide will make the call…
25+ years of fishing excellence
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Our calendar fills up fast. Book your trip today and experience why anglers return to Whiskey Bayou season after season.
