CHALMETTE FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Bayou Slam to Plate: Catch, Clean & Cook in Chalmette
A 4–5 hour inshore charter (7–8 hours total) chasing Speckled Trout, Redfish and Flounder, finished with a Creole lunch made from your catch.
Bayou Slam to Plate: Catch, Clean & Cook in Chalmette.
Outside the city’s bustle, the bayous around Chalmette open into a landscape of shallow water and marsh where anglers pursue the celebrated Bayou Slam—Speckled Trout, Redfish (Red Drum) and Flounder—aboard a top-of-the-line bay boat under the guidance of Captain Mike. The trip pairs hands-on inshore fishing with a water-to-table Creole meal prepared from your catch, making for a singular Louisiana day on and off the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Chase the Bayou Slam
The charter targets the Bayou Slam—Speckled Trout, Redfish (Red Drum) and Flounder—offering focused inshore fishing in the coastal bayous under Captain Mike’s guidance.
Top‑of‑the‑Line Bay Boat and Local Captain
You board a premium bay boat and fish with Captain Mike and his crew, who run the charter, handle fish care, and prepare your catch for the kitchen.
Creole Meal Crafted from Your Catch
After the charter, your cleaned and prepped fish are taken to a renowned New Orleans restaurant where Chef Tiger prepares a custom Creole lunch using local techniques and seasonings.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The experience begins with door-to-door black car service from your lodging to the marina, then a 4–5 hour inshore charter searching marsh lanes and flats for the Bayou Slam. Captain Mike and his crew handle the catch—cleaning and prepping it—before you’re transported to a New Orleans restaurant where Chef Tiger turns your fresh fish into a Creole lunch, making the trip a full 7–8 hour tour from pickup to table.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a total tour time of roughly 7–8 hours, which includes a 4–5 hour inshore charter.
The operator provides door-to-door black car service from lodging to the marina; the published meeting point is The Wharf on Bienvenue (6301 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA). Confirm pickup details with the operator.
The charter runs on a top-of-the-line bay boat; Captain Mike and crew clean and prepare your catch before transferring fish to the restaurant for final preparation.
For specifics on gear, group size and any other pre-trip needs, contact the operator—St. Bernard Eco Tourism—prior to arrival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What species will we target?
The charter targets the Bayou Slam: Speckled Trout, Redfish (Red Drum) and Flounder.
How long is the outing?
The on‑water charter is 4–5 hours; the full tour time including transport and the meal is approximately 7–8 hours.
Where do we meet?
The listed meeting point is The Wharf on Bienvenue — 6301 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA 70043; door‑to‑door black car service from lodging is provided.
Is fish cleaning and cooking included?
Yes. Captain Mike and his crew clean and prepare your catch, and the fish are taken to a New Orleans restaurant where Chef Tiger crafts a custom Creole lunch using your fish.
Who operates this experience?
The trip is operated by St. Bernard Eco Tourism and led on the water by Captain Mike.
Where will the meal be served?
After the charter, guests are transported to a renowned New Orleans restaurant where Chef Tiger prepares the Creole meal from the day’s catch.