Damn Good Sight Casting Charters In Venice

All trips include bait, tackle, fish cleaning, fuel, water/sports drinks. All you need is a valid fishing license, snacks, and something to bring your cleaned catch home in. We fish the Biloxi Marsh, Hopedale, and Delacroix areas for redfish, trout, black drum, and sheephead. Book your adventure today! Read More

You’ll fish from modern bay boats, sight-casting to big, feeding fish in knee-deep water. We only sight fish – no blind casting. And to top it off, the marsh areas that we fish are true wilderness areas, where you rarely see another boat, much less another fisherman! Targeting Primarily Redfish with spin or fly tackle // Catch and Release fishing Read More

The inshore flats in Southeast Louisiana are some of the best fishing grounds in the world. Join Captain Gavin and explore this marshy maze all day, searching for Black Drum, Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout in hidden holes. These fish are exceptionally tasty and can be caught by anglers of all experience levels. Since Captain Gavin’s 32’ Aluma Marine can fit up to 10 guests, this trip is the perfect opportunity to gather with family and friends for a day on the water! If you choose, Captain Gavin is happy to clean and cook your catch for you, at an additional fee of $30 per person. The spacious deck aboard the vessel allows many lines to be cast at once, so fish can pile up in the icebox. There is also a large cabin with air conditioning whenever you want to take a break and cool down. The Louisiana heat is no joke! To avoid the heat you should bring plenty of water as well as appropriate clothing and sun protection. You also might want some snacks so you don’t get hungry during the full day on the water. Captain Gavin will provide everything else you need including rods, reels, light tackle, and bait. He is an experienced guide who will take you to the right fishing holes, meaning this could be the trip of a lifetime! Read More

Head out with Captain Jimmy for a memorable day of fishing in the Louisiana marshes! These productive waters provide plenty of opportunities to land some tasty Gulf Coast fish. Saint Bernard is conveniently located right in the middle of these productive waters. On this 8-hour trip, Captain Jimmy will take you on a quick trek from Saint Bernard to some of these productive inshore waters where you'll be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. You'll be using light tackle with artificial lures to attract these tasty species. Captain Jimmy was born and raised in Saint Bernard and grew up fishing the area, so he's sure to take you where the fish are biting and get you set up with the best lures for the day! You'll be fishing aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay boat that can fit up to 4 anglers. Rest assured this vessel will get you to the prime fishing spots with ease with its 300 HP Yamaha engine. She comes complete with everything you need for a productive day of fishing including GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well and a Wireless Trolling Motor. Captain Jimmy will provide Penn gear rods, reels, and tackle. He will even provide snacks, drinks and a lunch to keep you on the water. Captain Jimmy will even clean any keepers for you to take home! All you need to bring is a Louisiana saltwater fishing license. Come aboard and get treated to a memorable trip with one of the locals! Read More

Captain Jacob is the perfect captain for your next Delacroix fishing adventure. He's super experienced in New Orleans-based fishing and knows how to find the best spots for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Drum, and Sheepshead. You'll go after these fish using a few different techniques, including sightcasting, jigging, and drifting. Captain Jacob is happy to help you refine your technique and make sure that you're using the best tackle for the job. You'll be fishing from his 24' Ranger bay boat, perfect for exploring the bayou. She's powered by a 250 HP Yamaha, and has all the standard gear and electronics, including GPS, a fishfinder, a live bait well, and more. There's also an icebox on board to keep your catch fresh! Captain Jacob will provide all the fishing gear you need, including rods, reels, bait, lures, and tackle. You should bring your own sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, snacks, and drinks to make the most of your day! Read More

Gear up and don't miss the chance to experience the adventure of a lifetime in southeast Louisiana with Captain Austin. His charters provide a wide range of extraordinary activities that you can try with your family and friends. Keep your coolers full by catching the finest fish the area has to offer — Flounder, Redfish, Stingrays, Sheepshead, and Black Drum. Explore multiple fishing techniques the captain employs to land a successful catch. Everything you will need will be prepared by the captain. Pack your favorite snacks and drinks to keep you refreshed throughout your trip but other wise, Captain Austin has got you covered!. Read More

For a blast&cast we will be going duck hunting for about 4 hours then go back and get in the bay boat and go fishing for red fish trout sheep’s head drum. I will have everything for the fishing trip all you need to bring is snacks and alcohol if wanted. You CANNOT bring ALCOHOL on the duck hunt. If just doing ducking the trip will last about 6 hours or if we limited out I also offer evening trips. Read More

Why choose Will? Will is a Louisiana native and lifelong fisherman with intimate knowledge of his home estuary and the fish therein. Whether it be on fly or spin tackle, his focus is shallow water sight fishing for redfish throughout the inshore marshes of South Louisiana. Will runs a plush East Cape Evo 18’ poling skiff making the long runs here in comfort, stocked with top of the line fly and spin gear rigged with the local favorites redfish can’t get enough of. He is usually chasing bulls on the outer fringes, but on those blustery days slot fish on the inside provide endless entertainment. As a licensed and fully insured USCG Captain, Will safely navigates the ever changing labyrinth of bayous, bays, and ponds that make up the beautiful South Louisiana marsh making sure everyone gets back in one piece. What to expect on your trip? Depending on the time of year, expect to leave the dock between 6am and 8am. We will leave earlier during the summer months and later during the winter. From there, a 30 to 45 minute run out into the marsh will put us in prime redfish territory. Since my primary focus is sight fishing, that is seeing an individual fish and presenting a fly/lure to the fish, most fishing will take place in 3 feet of water or less. This style of fishing requires stealth, so I am often on the back of the boat atop the poling platform, quietly pushing us along as you stand on the bow at the ready. I am usually the first to spot a fish due to my high vantage point, so I will communicate with you to establish the location of the fish using a clock bearing and a distance. You will hear something like “3 o’clock, 30 feet from the boat, he’s heading away from us”. Once spotted, you will then present your fly/lure to the fish, hopefully resulting in an explosive eat! What is sight fishing? Traditionally, fishing involves a lot of casting and covering water. If you cover enough water, you will eventually put your fly/lure/bait in front of a hungry fish and he will bite. Sight fishing is a bit of a departure from that and is more akin to hunting than fishing. When sight fishing, one quietly moves through the water actively looking for and stalking fish. Once a fish is spotted, the fly/lure is presented to the fish with an accurate cast, hopefully resulting in an eat. Redfish make a great sight fishing quarry due to their preference for prowling shallow water environments and reveal themselves in a variety of exciting ways. They can “Tail”, which happens when they tip down to feed off the bottom and their caudal fin breaks the surface of the water - a clear sign of a happily feeding fish. They can “Crawl”, navigating water so shallow that their backs and dorsal fins can clearly be seen above the surface as they swim along. Some less obvious signs of the presence of redfish include “Pushes”, a bull nosed wake steadily proceeding down the shoreline, as well as “Busting Bait”, when the water erupts along a shoreline as some poor shrimp transitions to the spirit world. My personal favorite however occurs during the late summer and into the fall when massive Bull Reds school up. These schools can readily be identified as dozens of fish boil the water in a feeding frenzy, breaching the surface chasing shrimp and attracting a flock of diving birds overhead. What is included? All fishing gear and tackle is included. My skiff is stocked with multiple fly rod setups in various weights for the size of fish and wind we will be encountering as well as spinning gear for those that prefer not to fly fish. You are welcome to bring and use your own rods and gear though. I will have a cooler stocked with plenty of water and assorted beverages, but feel free to bring whatever you prefer. Lunch - I will be in contact with menu options Fuel and launch fees are included in the price of the trip. Read More

This trip is an inshore fishing trip that Capt. Jason accommodates to his guest , you will fish deep into the saltwater marshes of St Bernard , La. You will specifically target redfish ranging from 16"-27" (slot) we do have other species of game fish we fish for including Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Flounder etc.. on special occasion and do catch multiple species on some trips as a bonus . Come experience a day or 2 on Capt. Jason's 23ft Tidewater Carolina Bay boat powered by a Yamaha 250 SHO , with all the necessary equipment on board including stereo with your personal playlist of your choice . Capt. Jason will dedicate his time and show you his techniques on how to catch the fish ranging from popping cork style to bottom fishing to artificial lure fishing along with sight casting on certain occasion . On some occasions we do encounter unique visits with local wildlife and get to take photos . Capt. Jason's knowledge and experience on these waters have been with him from his early teenage yrs to current and knows a lot about the rich commercial / sport fishing cultures of St Bernard. Read More

Get ready for an action-packed with Captain Clay and enjoy all that the bayous of Plaquemines Parish have to offer! With Captain Clay, you'll get to explore the inshore fishing grounds and hook up some record-setting Speckled Trout in one of America's most beautiful natural environments. Trout thrive in the flats, creeks, and shallow-water inshore areas here, and this charter captain is a true expert when it comes to getting on the fish. No matter your skill level, Captain Clay will give you plenty of expert tips to help you land a winner! Captain Clay uses a 24’ Stealth bay boat equipped with a 300-HP Yamaha engine, plus a trolling motor, which is perfect for sneaking up on fish! This vessel can accommodate 4 anglers, so make sure you bring some good company. You'll be throwing live shrimp and other live bait, as well as popping corks and a variety of artificial lures. Whatever you prefer to do, Captain Clay is happy to help you out. He'll provide everything you need for a perfect day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is proper clothing, sun protection, a hat, and a cooler for your catch! Read More

Hop on board with Captain Daryl for an exciting day of Louisiana inshore fishing! The Louisiana coast is buzzing with plenty of good-to-eat fish, and Grand Isle is right in the middle of all the inshore marshes, swamps and bays you need to catch some tasty keepers! On this trip, Captain Daryl will cruise you through some of these productive inshore waters where you'll be targeting Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. All you need to use for these fish is classic light tackle. No matter your skill level, expect a memorable day out on the water; Captain Daryl will provide helpful instruction for beginners and trademark cajun humor for experienced anglers! Captain Daryl fishes aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay center console that can fit up to 4 anglers. Powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, this vessel is perfect for navigating the shallow inshore waters of Louisiana! She comes complete with all the necessities including GPS, Fishfinder, a Live Bait Well and a Wireless Trolling Motor. Captain Daryl will do everything he can to make sure you come home with some tasty fillets, and will even clean any keepers for you. Captain Daryl will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. For an additional price he will have some live bait ready to go for the trip. All you need to bring is a Louisiana saltwater fishing license and any sun protection, food or drinks you might want out on the water. Book your trip today and get ready to take home some fish! Read More

Shallow South is a fly fishing and light tackle charter company operating in the marshes of Southeastern Louisiana in and around the New Orleans area. Louisiana, also known as Sportsman’s Paradise, is a year-round fishery with a wide variety of species to target, although we focus primarily on sight-fishing for redfish. Read More