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Pricing Matrix

	7 Hours
6 People	$1,600.00
5 People	$1,450.00
4 People	$1,250.00
3 People	$1,100.00
2 People	$1,000.00
1 Person	$1,000.00

Pay $300 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

On this trip, you'll focus on Tripletail and Red Snapper, both delicious eating fish that are equally fun to catch. They like to congregate around offshore structure, such as oil rigs, and deepwater reefs and rocks, so you'll go after them with bottomfishing techniques. You'll spend a while getting out to the prime fishing grounds, but once you're there, get ready for a fight! Snapper and Tripletail are both solid fish that are not going to let you land them easily.

You'll be chasing these fish aboard Captain Rich's 26' Blackjack center console—the perfect boat for chasing big-time gamefish in these waters. It has everything you need for a blue-ribbon experience, including Simrad electronics and radar, Blade Power Pole, and a MinnKota trolling motor.

Captain Rich knows how to put you on 'em, and has years of experience guiding all kinds of guests, from seasoned anglers to first-timers. Prior to becoming a guide, Rich spent more than a decade in law enforcement, and loves taking out police, EMS, veterans, and others who've served their country or community.

Captain Rich will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, bait and ice for your trip. All you have to bring is your Louisiana fishing license and your sunscreen, and Captain Rich will take care of the rest!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Captain Rich

Independent Guide

About Your Guide

Captain Rich

Independent Guide

Captain Rich is a native of south Louisiana and has been chasing fish out of Venice, LA for more than twenty years. Captain Rich loves all species of fish, but his true loves are Redfish and Spotted Trout from the coastal waters off of Venice. In addition to line fishing, Rich is also the current Vice President of the Hell Divers Spearfishing Club.

In addition to being a charter captain, Rich has worked as a narcotics detective for the past 12 years, and also also served on the SWAT team for 5 years. He loves taking police and veterans on trips they'll never forget! Any trip with Captain Rich is sure to be a good one.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

237 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091, United States

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Blackjack 256
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Blackjack 256
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 350
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Potential Target Species

Red Snapper
Tripletail

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Pack some food and drinks before you leave. Rods, reels & tackle included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

Capt rich was very communicative with pick up and knew exactly where the fish were! Only took us about 3-4 hours to get a 6 man red limit. Great company too to have on board as a capt. Will be back for sure!

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

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Trip: Chandeleur Island - 26' Blackjack

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

Had a redfish trip with Captain Rich on 7-17-24. We had some thunder storms in the area but he was able to navigate around the to get to the first spot. He could tell we were fairly experienced and offered us great advice on how to get on them. When the storms started moving in he took us to a different place. We slayed them! Rich was super knowledgeable and an outstanding guide. Can’t wait...

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

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Trip: Chandeleur Island - 26' Blackjack

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

Went out with rich , 6 of us total and his boat fit us all well. Limits of red fish with a few other species mixed in .
Great captain knew where the fish were , will definitely go with rich again.
Tony

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

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Trip: Chandeleur Island - 26' Blackjack

Brian

Verified Review

June 29

Capt. Rich is awesome! We stayed on the fish all day and had a ball sharing life experiences. I simply cannot overstate what a great time we had fishing with him.

Team Tennessee KA

Brian

Verified Review

June 29

Capt. Rich is awesome! We stayed on the fish all day and had a ball sharing life experiences. I simply cannot overstate what a great time we had fishing with him.

Team Tennessee KA

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Trip: Chandeleur Island - 26' Blackjack

Robert

Verified Review

November 4

Great trip,couldn't ask for any better guide 👍

Robert

Verified Review

November 4

Great trip,couldn't ask for any better guide 👍

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Trip: Full Day Inshore - 26' Blackjack

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 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 QR Code 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 credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

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