Venice, LA Fishing Charter Questions and Answers
Booking
How much is a trip?
It depends on your group. Call or text and I will quote it.
What if the weather is bad?
I will discuss the weather with the clients and make a decision with them. If we have to reschedule due to inclement weather I will transfer their deposit to the later dates.
How do I book a date?
Call or text me with your dates. I do require a deposit to reserve their dates and will send them the information for them to mail me a deposit check. We recommend scheduling a year in advance especially for large groups.
The trip
Do you run offshore?
No. Inshore only.
Where do we meet?
Venice Marina, 237 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091. We generally get the clients to meet us at Venice Marina for daylight and return to the dock for around noon each day. I will let them know a specific time to meet depending on safe running light for their trip.
What is included?
The boat, gas, ice chest, ice, rods and reels, live bait and artificial bait, and I will even clean your fish for you. That is all included in the charter.
What do I need to bring?
Current fishing license. Sufficient sea sickness and sun protection. Food & drinks for your party. Large ice chest to carry your catch home.
How many people can fish?
We can take up to 5 clients per boat but recommend staying 4 or less per boat. We can line up as many boats as you need depending on availability of captains.
Can kids come?
Yes we love bringing kids fishing, I would recommend a minimum age of 6.
What time do we leave and get back?
We generally get the clients to meet us at Venice Marina for daylight and return to the dock for around noon each day. I will let them know a specific time to meet depending on safe running light for their trip.
When is the best time to come?
Spring and fall are usually the best times to fish. February-May and September-November.
What boat do you run?
I run an Epic 26’ with a 350 Mercury V10 outboard.
How do I reach you?
(985) 351-9680 is my only contact number and they can call and leave a voicemail or text me a message at any time. I will respond asap once received.
Where can we stay?
I have several trailers that I offer for lodging. I also give recommendations for condos, houseboats, motels, etc.
Getting here
How far is Venice, Louisiana from New Orleans?
About 80 miles. The drive to Venice Marina takes a little over an hour and a half, nearly all of it on LA 23 South. From the New Orleans airport it is about 94 miles, a little under two hours.
Can I get fuel, ice and food at the marina?
Yes. Venice Marina lists fuel, ice and bait 24 hours a day, a store with tackle and marine supplies, and a restaurant, Crawgators Grill.
How do I get my fish home if I am flying?
Fish cleaning is included in the charter. Venice Marina also offers vacuum sealing and ships fish by next-day air. These services are not included in the charter price.
What is the weather like in Venice?
Summer highs average 86 to 89 degrees from June through September, and July and August are the wettest months. Winter highs average in the low to mid 60s with lows around 48 to 51 degrees. Spring and fall highs are in the 70s and low 80s.
The fish
What is a bull redfish?
A bull red and a redfish are the same species. Bull red is what anglers call the big, mature fish, and rat red is the name for the small ones. Young redfish live inshore in the estuaries, and the mature fish usually live in open Gulf waters.
How big do redfish get?
In Louisiana the average redfish is about 11.5 inches at one year old, 24 inches at three and 33 inches at ten and older. The Louisiana state record is 61 pounds, and the world record is 94 pounds, 2 ounces, caught in North Carolina in 1984.
How long do redfish live?
A long time. The oldest redfish aged by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was 39 years old, and the life span can exceed 40 years.
Is a speckled trout really a trout?
No. Its official name is spotted seatrout and it belongs to the drum family, the same family as the redfish.
Why are the big speckled trout and flounder usually females?
Females of both fish grow faster and larger than males. In Louisiana the average female speckled trout is about 19 inches at four years old against 16 for a male, and the average female flounder is about 19 inches at four against 13 for a male.
Why does a flounder have both eyes on one side?
A flounder hatches with an eye on each side of its head. As it grows into a juvenile, the right eye moves over the head to the left side, so the fish can lie on the bottom with both eyes looking up.
When do flounder leave the marsh?
As the water cools in October and November, mature flounder move from the estuaries to the Gulf to spawn. They spawn offshore between November and January and return to the estuaries between January and April.
Licenses
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. You supply a current fishing license. Under Louisiana rules, anyone age 18 or older needs a Basic Fishing License to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters, and a Saltwater License as well to fish south of the state's saltwater line. Anyone 17 or under does not need either one.
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