About Your Trip

Head out of Venice, Louisiana to chase the big offshore fish with Captain John!

You will leave early in the morning aboard his 41' Onslow and will travel approximately 12 to 60 miles offshore out of Venice, Louisiana. Bluewater specialist Capt. John will employ several techniques like trolling live baits, skirted baits, and naked ballyhoo to ensure that you have the best trip possible. You can expect to catch some Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Marlin, and ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

If you're looking for a knowledgable local guide, Captain John is the one for you! He was born and raised in Venice and grew up fishing the bayous and coastal waters. Living his dream running a fishing charter company, he loves getting to meet new people and making their day with an exciting catch!

Whether you want to target some exciting inshore species in his 24' Gravois center console or chase after big game offshore fish aboard a hefty 41' Onslow Bay center console, Captain ... Read More

Start Location

237 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091, United States | Bodies of water fished: Gulf Of Mexico

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Onslow
Boat Length: 41
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 1600
Number of Engines: 4
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Tuna Tubes, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Amberjack, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Techniques

Bottom Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Weather Appropriate Gear, Sun Protection, Water Resistant bag. Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Have questions? Call us at 833-227-8246

Reviews

Bryan P.

Fishing

First time in the gulf at the rigs, good learning experience, a day to remember for me and my crew thanks guys

Steven D.

Fishing

Awesome day of fishing. Was catching fish while other boats beside us were not. Great caption and crew

Kelsey M.

Fishing

Captain John and Blake were awesome! They got us exactly what we hoped to catch! Highly recommend them for your offshore fishing trip!

Brad H.

Fishing

Had a great trip and John and Blake made the trip a great time for our family. Snapper bite was on!

Michael M.

Fishing

Clearly the pic above is a Bull Red, but the trout I prepared from some of our catch is outstanding. I went on the trip for redfish, but am very pleased with the trout catch. Our initial reservation was canceled by that captain a week before we traveled from all ...Read More

Ryan C.

Fishing

Had a great time out on the water with John and Gabe. They both are the right guys if you want to have a blast. Got us on some fightin tuna and there was not a dull moment. 10/10

William T.

Fishing

Full day of offshore with Captain John and Katie these guys are awesome very knowledgeable all the equipment was top notch and they were Very easy-going I am planning on doing another charter with them

Craig L.

Fishing

Fishing was pretty slow but Captain Jimmy worked hard for us and managed to get us a decent box. We had a great time and will definitely go with Captain Jimmy again.

Chris F.

Fishing

We had a great trip with Capt John. He and deckhand Gabe worked hard to get us on fish and fill the icebox. They had a great attitude and were really easy going, all the while staying serious about fish. That’s a hard combo to find in a Capt sometimes. ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!