Fishing Reports by Captain Joe Ezell
About The Author: Captain
Company: Whiskey Bayou Charters
Area Reporting: New Orleans
Bio: I’m Captain Joe Ezell and I own Whiskey Bayou Charters, a fishing charter service based in Delacroix, Louisiana, within 45 minutes of downtown New Orleans. My passion for fishing stems all the way back from my childhood. When taking a trip with Whiskey Bayou Charters, you’ll be aboard a 25’ Majek bay boat that’s equipped with all the necessary safety and navigation gear. You’ll be fishing with tournament quality equipment to ensure that you have a great experience when fishing with Whiskey Bayou Charters. Because I want to devote myself to my clients and make sure everyone has the best experience possible, I will not book any trips that are shorter than a full day. All the gear and bait will be ready prior to your arrival, so all you have to focus on is having a great time fishing the inshore waters in the Delacroix marsh for species such as Redfish and Speckled Trout. A typical trip lasts around 6 to 7 hours or until you’re tired of catching and are ready to head back. In order to be prepared, we suggest you bring weather appropriate clothing and any other personal supplies you’ll need such as sunscreen, rain gear, and snacks " and don’t forget a valid fishing license! Rods, reels, and terminal tackle will be included in the price of the trip. In addition, anything that you catch will be cleaned, filleted, and bagged for you. If it happens to be raining on the day of your trip, I may still be able to fish unless the weather is dangerous, at which point I can reschedule or refund your trip. Louisiana is considered to be the fishing capital of the world because of the variety of fish species and just the sheer number of fish that can be found here. Fishing is my passion here at Whiskey Bayou Charters, and my goal is sharing that passion with our clients by creating an exciting and memorable experience!
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with a great crew out of Jacksonville, FL, in town for a run at these Delacroix redfish! We headed out, making a long run south with the intention of fishing our way back in. We got on fish at the first stop and never got off that shoreline. We moved down the grass edge picking up several fish at each stop until it was time to head in.
[Delacroix,LA] Day two for the crew out of Macon, Ga, down for a two-day run at these Delacroix redfish! We headed out and started close to the dock on a (rare) slick calm morning, and they went right to work! We moved through the marsh, picking up several fish at each spot until it was time to head in.
[Delacroix,LA] We headed out and started close to the dock on a (rare) slick calm morning, and they went right to work! We moved through the marsh, picking up several fish at each spot until it was time to head in. They took pictures of the big girls and released them to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with a great crew out of New Bedford, MA, down for a two-day run at these Delacroix redfish! We headed out and made a long run South and picked up a couple at out first few spots. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite later on both days.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with repeat clients and MSU Alumni Turner Wingo, Graylon Spiers and Rudy taking their shot at these Delacroix redfish! We headed out and made a long run South and picked up a couple at out first few spots. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day. Turner landed a big bull red that we have been after for several trips.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with repeat corporate client Gaiennie Lumber Company. We loaded both boats and made a long run South and picked up a couple at our first few spots. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day.
[Delacroix,LA] Day two for the Florida crew and we switched up: Todd Stiger, Eric Goeller, and Chris were aboard the Majek while Captain Matt took Craig McMicken, Elliot Diebolt, and “Woody”. Similar conditions to the first day but it didn’t check up these fellas. Big fish were the order of the day and they checked that box on the first stop.
[Delacroix,LA] Day one of a two-day run. We got on them at the first stop and never let up. We continued to move around the marsh, and they caught them at every stop.
[Delacroix,LA] A few pics from a recent trip with the Baker Crew out of North Carolina on their yearly trip. A very tight-knit family that makes a point to get the kids involved and always has a good time!
[Delacroix,LA] Day 2 of a 2-day trip for the Alabama Power crew Steve Keel and Bart Lassiter put together every year. Two boats for two days of redfish-chasing in the Delacroix marsh. We made a short run West, hiding from the wind, picking up one here, one there, all day on a tough day, but they stayed with it.
[Delacroix,LA] Day one of a 2-day trip for the Alabama Power crew Steve Keel and Bart Lassiter put together every year. Two boats for two days of redfish chasing in the Delacroix marsh.
[Delacroix,LA] Day one of a 3-day trip for Brad Holbrook, Theo Marshall, Eric Wallace, and Rich Zagorski out of St. Louis, Mo. Another crew that has fished with us for years and we ALWAYS look forward to these trips.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Buster Jennings crew out of North Mississippi. We made a long run South, put the trolling motor down and never picked it up. They put on a clinic keeping their share and releasing several before calling it a day and heading to the dock.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with Clinton Streeter, Mike Marler, Glenn Lingle, and Mike McMillin. We made a short run West, put the trolling motor down and never picked it. They kept their share and released several before calling it a day and heading to the dock.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with new corporate client Blue Linx out of Birmingham, AL. Alan Brothers, Rhett Jourdan, Wes Shelton, and the rest of the crew showed up early to take their shot at these Delacroix redfish! We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Matt Ezell and Danial Casada crew out of Petal, MS. Another crew that has fished with us for years and we ALWAYS look forward to these trips. Matt and Danial put on a clinic keeping their share and releasing several before calling it a day and heading to the dock.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Buckley Brown, Kelly Rice Brown, Joe Mitchell, and Sherry Mitchell crew out of Kentucky. This crew has fished with us since the beginning and we ALWAYS look forward to these trips. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Grady Collins and Shawn Holton crew out of Florida, in town to take their shot at these Delacroix redfish! We made a long run South and picked up a couple at our first few spots. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with long-time clients John Alden Patton, Tori Brooke Patton, and the Rob McDougald crew. We started close and stayed close, getting on a great bite at our first stop and not leaving them until it was time to head for the dock. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] Chris Taylor, Jim Lewis, Tyson, and Travis were in town for a financial planning conference and decided to take a break to chase a few redfish with us. We started close and stayed close, getting on a great bite at our first stop and not leaving them until it was time to head for the dock. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Ed Williams and Candace Lynn Dunlap crew out of Starkville, Mississippi. We started close with no luck and made a push further south, not really getting on a good bite until the afternoon…but then it turned on. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Jeff Graham crew out of Mississippi. We started close and stayed close, moving through the marsh, picking up one here and there until we got on a steady bite. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Dean Porter crew out of Kansas! We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady bite. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with a pair of father-and-son teams fishing the St. Catherine of Siena School rodeo. They kept their share for the weigh-in and released the rest to fight another day. A great day with a great crew!
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with repeat corporate client Marquette Transportation Company. We made a long run South and picked up a couple at our first few spots. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day.
[Delacroix,LA] Anna Whittemore and crew showed up early to take their shot at these Delacroix redfish! We made a long run South and picked up a couple at our first few spots. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady big fish bite late in the day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with repeat clients Eric Ander and son Chris out of North Carolina. We started close on our first stop with no luck. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady bite.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with repeat clients Ed Williams and Candace Lynn Dunlap out of Mississippi. We made a long run to our first stop with no luck. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady bite.
[Delacroix,LA] We made a long run to our first stop with no luck. We moved through the marsh picking up one here and there until we got on a steady bite. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with longtime clients Richard Ezell, Arthur Goss and son Dylan out of Mississippi and Tennessee, respectively. We made a long run to our first stop and got on a good bite from the start. They kept their share and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] The Doug Corley crew out of Jackson, MS came down for a trip. Wonderful weather and fair winds made for a super trip. A great crew with a great attitude made the day!
[Delacroix,LA] A father-and-son trip for the Lance Turner and Phillip Ingram crew. Very tough cold-front conditions and very high winds did not stop these father-and-son teams from working over those Delacroix Redfish!
[Delacroix,LA] Long-time clients, the Buckley Brown crew out of Kentucky, were in town for a two-day turn on the Majek chasing these Delacroix redfish! We picked up a few early and finally figured them out further south. They kept a few to eat and released the bigger fish to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] Father and son crew Richard Linley and James Lindsey out of Starkville, were in town for a two-day turn on the Majek chasing these Delacroix redfish! We picked up a few early and finally figured them out further south. They kept a few to eat and released the bigger fish to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] Day two for the Dennis Der crew out of Plant City, FL. We picked up where we left off the day before and got right to work! Had a great bull, plenty of keepers and catfish.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Dennis Der crew out of Plant City, FL. We picked up a few early and finally figured them out further south. They kept a few to eat and released the bigger fish to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Eileen Manning crew out of Chicago, IL. We had a few first redfish catches, some random by-catch, and lots of laughs! They kept a few to eat and released the bigger fish to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Jason Massel crew out of central Louisiana. The fish ate on our first stop and continued until we called it a day. They kept a few to eat and released the bigger fish to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with David Carlock and his wife Christan out of Texas. They wanted to catch and release, and that’s exactly what we did! They kept a couple to eat and released the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with Dr. Pat Ryan and his wife Susan out of Montgomery, AL. We started close to the ramp and worked our way south, picking up a few at each stop. They caught several and kept enough for lunch at Crave.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with the Halley Albers crew out of Colorado. We started close to the ramp because of weather and worked our way south, picking up a few at each stop. They caught several and kept enough for lunch at Crave.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with Rene and Hunter West out of Pensacola, Fl. We made a short run to our first stop and found them on grass edges just like the day before. They went to work, keeping a few and releasing the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with Brian Spivey group out of Georgia. We made a short run to our first stop and never picked the Power Poles up! We found them on a grass edge, and they went to work, keeping a few and releasing the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] A recent trip with Willie and Lonzo Riley out of Chicago, IL. We made a long run to our first stop picking up a couple of reds and a flounder before pushing further south, dodging rain along the way. We found them on a grass edge, and they went to work, keeping a few and releasing the rest to fight another day.
[Delacroix,LA] Day two day with Roger and Sissy Notch out of Minnesota. We found them closer to the dock on our first stop! A great day with a great crew!
[Delacroix,LA] Day one of a two-day trip with Roger and Sissy Notch out of Minnesota. We made a long run to our first stop with no luck and pushed further south dodging rain along the way. We found them on a grass edge and they went to work, keeping a few and releasing the rest to fight another day. A great day with a great crew!
[Delacroix,LA] Another recent trip with our crew out of South Carolina. We started close to the ramp and worked our way south picking up a couple at each stop. High winds forced us to keep land behind us but this crew fought through!
[Delacroix,LA] Another recent trip with the Steve and Steven Mecom crew out of Starkville, MS. We started close to the ramp and worked our way south picking up a couple at each stop. We finally found them stacked up further south.
[Delacroix,LA] Another recent trip with the Chad Mecom crew out of Houston and Charlie Tanner out of North Dakota. A long run to our first spot was all it took. They kept a few to eat and released the rest until they got tired of catching them.
[Delacroix,LA] Another recent trip with one of our regular clients out of Chicago. Tom Manning and crew came down for another shot at these Delacroix redfish. They didn’t let the weather stop them from having a great time.