Full Day St. Bernard Family Fishing Charter
Captain Thomas knows what makes a perfect family fishing day – plenty of action without the stress. This 8-hour charter launches at 6 AM from St. Bernard, Louisiana, giving your crew the best shot at filling the cooler while everyone stays comfortable. At $850 for up to three anglers, with extra spots at $140 each, you're getting serious value for a full day on some of Louisiana's most productive inshore waters. Everything's included – live bait, ice, tackle, fuel, and fish cleaning – so you can focus on what matters: watching the kids land their first redfish and making memories that'll last way longer than the sunburn.
What to Expect on the Water
Captain Thomas runs a family-friendly operation that balances excitement with comfort. The day starts early to beat the heat and catch fish during prime feeding times, but don't worry – the pace stays relaxed enough for anglers of all ages and skill levels. You'll be targeting the marshes, grass flats, and structure around St. Bernard Parish, where the mix of fresh and salt water creates perfect habitat for redfish, speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead, and flounder. The boat's set up to handle three guests comfortably, with plenty of room to move around and help the younger anglers when they hook up. Captain Thomas provides all the gear and knows exactly where to put you on the fish, whether that's working oyster reefs for sheepshead or drifting grass beds for specks.
Techniques and Tackle
This charter covers all the classic Louisiana inshore techniques that produce fish year-round. You'll be using live shrimp, croakers, and pogies – the go-to baits that everything in these waters loves to eat. Captain Thomas switches up the approach based on conditions and what's biting: popping corks over grass for speckled trout, bottom rigs around structure for black drum and sheepshead, or sight-casting to tailing reds in shallow water. The tackle's all provided and sized right for the species you're after – medium spinning gear that's perfect for kids and adults alike. When the bite's hot, you might be working multiple lines, and when it slows down, Captain Thomas knows how to move and find active fish. The live wells stay stocked, and there's always a backup plan when the fish get finicky.
Top Catches This Season
St. Bernard's marshes and inshore waters hold some of Louisiana's best fishing for multiple species. Redfish are the stars here – these copper-colored fighters love the shallow flats and oyster beds, typically running 18-27 inches and putting up serious fights that get everyone excited. They're year-round residents, but fall and winter bring the biggest schools. Speckled trout work the grass beds and drop-offs, especially during moving water, and when you find them, you usually find them in numbers. Black drum cruise the deeper holes and structure, often surprising anglers with their size – these bottom-dwellers can push 20+ pounds and provide arm-burning battles. Sheepshead hang around anything with barnacles or oysters, and while they're notorious bait thieves, they're fantastic eating and fun to catch once you get the hang of detecting their subtle bites. Summer flounder lie in ambush near sandy bottoms and channel edges, and their aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights make them a favorite target when conditions are right.
Time to Book Your Spot
This charter delivers exactly what families need: a full day of quality fishing without the hassle of planning, prepping, or cleaning up afterward. Captain Thomas handles the details so you can enjoy watching your kids experience the magic of Louisiana fishing. The $850 price point for three people makes it accessible, and adding extra anglers at $140 each keeps larger groups affordable. With everything included except your Louisiana fishing license, you're getting top-rated guided fishing that consistently puts families on fish while creating memories that'll have everyone talking about the next trip before this one's over. St. Bernard's waters fish well year-round, but booking ahead ensures you get your preferred dates and the best shot at ideal conditions.