Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters

Lafitte, Louisiana
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TROPHY ALLIGATOR HUNT ALLIGATOR 8 FOOT OR BIGER

About Your Guide

Gavin Mkerchie

Outfitter
Quiet
Laid-back
Comfortable
Instructional
Quality
Beginner Oriented
Captain Gavin was born and bred on the bayou, and has been fishing southeast Louisiana his whole life. His experience gives him a unique knowledge of the local fishing holes, which can sometimes be hard to find amongst the winding mazes of grass. He has a contagious enthusiasm for fishing, and believes it is all about enjoying the adventure.

About Your Guide

Gavin Mkerchie

Outfitter
Captain Gavin was born and bred on the bayou, and has been fishing southeast Louisiana his whole life. His experience gives him a unique knowledge of the local fishing holes, which can sometimes be hard to find amongst the winding mazes of grass. He has a contagious enthusiasm for fishing, and believes it is all about enjoying the adventure.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
230lb alligator gar
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Boiled Seafood

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
230lb alligator gar
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Boiled Seafood
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Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Lafitte

Afternoon Big Group Excursion

NEW Managed by Gavin
32 ft 1 - 20 People From $1,875
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Lafitte

Morning Big Group Excursions

NEW Managed by Gavin
32 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Lafitte

Overnight Bayou Adventure

NEW Managed by Gavin
32 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Lake Fishing in Lafitte

Bad Ass Bow Fishing

NEW Managed by Gavin
18 ft 1 - 10 People From $1,250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Lafitte

Afternoon Shallow Water Assault

NEW Managed by Gavin
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Alligator Hunting in Lafitte

Trophy Alligator Hunt 8 Foot+

NEW Managed by Gavin
16 ft 1 - 2 People From $6,000

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Alligator
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Alligator Gar
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Black Drum
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blue Catfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Channel Catfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Crab
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Garfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Largemouth Bass
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Spotted Gar
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Archery
Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Bowfishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Gigging
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Rifle Hunting
Shotgun Hunting
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Trip

Alligator
Flats
Inshore
Lake
River

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TROPHY ALLIGATOR HUNT ALLIGATOR 8 FOOT OR BIGER
Trophy Alligator Hunt 8 Foot+
February 28th, 2024
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
March 27th, 2023
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Shallow Water Assault
Afternoon Shallow Water Assault
January 30th, 2023
Lafitte, Louisiana
Blue Catfish Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Bad Ass Bow Fishing
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Morning Big Group Excursions
Morning Big Group Excursions
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Overnight Bayou Adventure
Overnight Bayou Adventure
May 26th, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
May 26th, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
May 26th, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Redfish Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Redfish Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Redfish Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Redfish Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
June 1st, 2022
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
February 7th, 2023
Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
April 9th, 2023
Lafitte, Louisiana
Redfish Fishing in Lafitte, Louisiana
Afternoon Big Group Excursion
April 28th, 2024
Lafitte, Louisiana
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