Charter a great fishing trip

FISHING CHARTERS Let the local pros take you fishing

By Kelly McElroy

Correspondent

Louisiana has some of the best recreational fishing in the world. But for those without a boat, getting to those spots could pose a problem.

Luckily, there are some people who are available to take you right into the heart of it. If you are just visiting or are new to the area, one of the easiest ways to enjoy the great fishing in Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes and the Grand Isle area is to book a charter trip.

A number of charter fishermen will take you into the area’s bayous, canals and lakes, where your catch might include speckled trout, redfish, bass and sac-a-lait.

For those looking for some bigger catches, there are several deep-sea fishing charters that will take you into the Gulf of Mexico. Those fishermen are typically looking for red snapper (when in season), cobia, yellowfin tuna, marlin and the “silver king” tarpon.

Here is a list of area fishing charters:

LAFOURCHE PARISH

• Aaron Pierce Charters, (985) 6379720 • Arthur Matherne Charter Fishing, (985) 758-5531 • Bay Coast Charters, (985) 787-2067 or (985) 475-6598 • Between the Banks, (504) 458-9451 • Big Dog Bowfishing, (985) 637-6074 • Bobby‘s Charters, (985) 396-2678 • Bobby Lynn’s Marina, (225) 6734210 • Boneyard Bow Fishing, (985) 6374471 • Cajun Made Charters, (985) 3962728 • Capt. T-Man‘s Charters, (985) 6936828 • Cast and Catch Charters, (985) 6375760 • Charlie Hardison and Sons, (888) 463-4747 • Don Dee‘s Bayou Coastal Guide Service, (985) 632-3336 • Fishtales Guide Service, (985) 6961801 • Hawk Eye Fishing Charters, (985) 632-6988 • Marsh Masters Bow Fishing, (985) 285-7332 • Marsh Masters Guide Service, (985)

Local charter fishing captain Bill Lake shows off a redfish catch. [SUBMITTED]

637-6076 • Marsh Rat Fishing Guide, (985) 6375058 • Marshland Guide Service, (985) 4756397 • Moran’s Marina, (985) 369-2728 • Night Time Fishing, (225) 673-4210 • Plaisance Tidewater Charters, (985) 475-7471 • Reelin Good Charters, (985) 8588167 • Rippin Lip Guide Service, (985) 6325846 • Saltwater Guide Service, (985) 6964621 • Southern Moon Charters, (985) 870-3315 • Speck-Tackler Charters, (985) 4755871 • Spots & Specks Charters, (985) 6373177 • Steve Tomeny Charters, (985) 3962613 • Top Water Marina, (985) 396-4620 • Tuna Time Charters, (985) 6653769 • Zutie‘s Baycoast Charters, (985) 637-3692

TERREBONNE PARISH

• Absolute Fishing Charters, (985) 856-4477 • Airboat Charters, (985) 872-0989 • Avid Angler Fishing Charters, (985) 855-5909 • Bayou Black Marina, (985) 575-2315 • Beachcomber Guide Service, (985) 855-6150 • Bill Lake Bayou Guide Service and Charters, (985) 851-6015 or (985) 6373712 • Boudreaux’s Marina, (985) 594-4568 • C&B Charter Fishing, (985) 5942414 • Cajun Fishing and Hunting Charters, (985) 857-8552 • Captain André Boudreaux, (985) 594-4568 • Captain Cody Esponge, (985) 8041518 • Captain Gene Foret, (888) 648-2626 • Coco Marina, (888) 648-2626 • Captain Joe Schouest Charters, (985) 876-4317 • Captain Lance “Lil Coon” Schouest Jr., (985) 856-7063 • Captain Lee Schouest, (985) 5946626 • Captain Mike Ledet’s Charters, (985) 594-6773 • Captain Ryan Folse, (888) 648-2626 • Captain Tanna Persac, (225) 6107336 • Coastal Charter Service, (985) 8566494 • Cocodrie Anglers, (985) 856-0700 • Cocodrie Charters, (985) 594-6200 • Cocodrie Inside Charters, (800) 906-5484 • Cododrie Fishing Charters, LLC, (985) 991-3152 • Coon Pop, Inc., (985) 688-7633 • Crawdaddy, (985) 209-4386 • Custom Charters, (985) 851-3304 • Double Down Charters, (985) 8569008 • Downtown Marina, (985) 873-6428 • Dulac Charters, (985) 563-2843 • Falgout Canal Landing, (985) 8721636 • Fightin Minnow Fishing Charters, (985) 790-0771 • Four Point Landing, (985) 563-2878 • Harbor Light Marina, (985) 5947208 • Haydel’s Charter Inc., (985) 2260113 • Impulse Fishing Charters, (225) 7769820 • Inshore Addiction Guide Service, (225) 278-4189 • Jug’s Seafood, (985) 876-1413 • Laid Back Charter, (225) 202-2584 or (225) 756-2342 • Lil’ Ross Charters, (985) 293-7933 • Lite’m Up Bowfishing Charters (985) 991-5483 • Louisiana Livin Adventures, Capt. Tim Ortego • Marsh Madness, (985) 688-4495 • Millertime Fishing Charters, (985) 981-6434 • Pac Kayak Rentals, (225) 573-4085 • Pointe-aux-Chenes Marina, (985) 594-4654 • Reelin Good Charters LLC, (985) 856-8167 • Salt Charters, (985) 648-2626 • Sea Creatures Fishing Charters, (985) 563-2531 • Seeber Charter Service, (985) 8047637 • Shoreline Charter, (985) 688-2772 • Silver Fox Charters, (985) 665-2657 • Southern Nights Bowfishing Charters, (985) 688-3486 • Sportsman’s Paradise, (985) 5942414 • T-Irv’s Marina, (985) 563-4295 • Top Waters Charter, (985) 5949074 • Tradewinds Marina, (985) 466-3838

GRAND ISLE

• A Day in Paradise, (504) 382-0174 • Bent Rod Offshore, (985) 817-0017 • Bon Chance Fishing, (985) 637-3979 • Bridge Side Marina, (985) 787-2419 • Brooks-Hooks Fishing Charters, (225) 485-7931 • Calmwater Charters and Tours, (225) 921-8459 • Cast and Catch, (985) 665-0745 • Capt. John’s Fin-tastic Charters, (985) 665-4586 • Dream Catcher Guide Service, (225) 572-8927 • Fish-N-Tell, (225) 938-2419 • Epic Fishing Charters, (225) 7336080 • Fish Commander Guide Service, (225) 445-1005 • Fish on Charters, (318) 623-6500 • Flaming Hooks, (318) 623-2759 • Follow Me Charters, (504) 610-9639 • H&M Fishing Charters, (985) 2583632 • Hard Times Fishing Charters (985) 787-3529 • Pair-of-dice Charters of Grand Isle, (985) 860-7855