I'm an avid bass fisherman up in the Chicagoland area of Illinois. My little lady and I are taking a vacation down to the Cajun country and will be in New Orleans for a few days in early August. While down there I wouldn't mind hooking up on some monster backwater bass. Does anyone have recommendations on a charter or guide service to use in that area?

Thanks in advance!

Tight lines!

You will find many saltwater guides to take you into the marsh for redfish, etc.

 

Fantastic fishing and you may want to consider saltwater over bass for a change.

 

You can go out of Shell Beach or a number of places all around New Orleans.

 

As for bass guides, you may have to Google for them.

 

There are Audubon Park and City Park lagoons but by the tone of your post you are looking for really good bass fishing to catch some of those Louisiana monsters.

 

Hopefully some of the south Louisiana guys can be of assistance.

 

Just consider going fishing for redfish. Nothing like it in the world.

Also, repost in the Central section that includes Louisiana.

Thanks Sam. I couldn't see the breakdown on my phone.

Be sure to hit Pat O'Brien's in the Quarter. Get the Hurricane glasses for both yourself and your girlfriend.

 

Watch those Hurricanes and Cyclones. They are rum and after two they will hit you upside the head as you walk on Bourbon Street.

 

Put your change in the glass each day and after six months you will have enough to go out for dinner.

 

And don't look through the open doors at the dancers on stage. Something you have not ever seen before and we don't want you to have a heart attack or go blind.

 

Have a strawberry Daiquiri for me. Sincerely appreciate it.

 

Have fun - leave wallets in hotel room and bring your important cards and cash in your front pants pocket - stay together - don't venture outside of the Quarter other than to go fishing - and if a punk asks you if he can tell you where you got your shoes don't fall for it - you got "dem shoes" on your feet in New Orleans - when in doubt as to what to say just say "Go Tigers" - and have a great time.

 

Remember, "Come to Louisiana As You Are - Leave Different!"

 

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler - Let The Good Times Roll!

Don't know about bass fishing but I was there last month and my son and I sampled the redfishing in the marsh.  Lots of fun.  My son blind casted 6 nice fish while I picked up a couple on fly.  I would highly recommend Woodland Plantation.  Nice people, cool restored wood buildings, and some good food.  The proprietor will line up guides for you.  It was an hours drive south of New Orleans.

 

New Orleans was fun too.  Lots of excellent food & music.  Head over to Frenchman Street for a change from the scene on Bourbon Steet