Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30'
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Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30'

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(45 reviews)
Kenal Road
Lafitte, LA, United States

Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters and Captain Gavin McKerchie invite you to take part in some of the best inshore fishing grounds Louisiana has to offer. He and his crew will make sure you get a trip customized to your individual needs, and that you’ll fondly remember for years to come.

You’ll be fishing aboard a 35’ Aluma Marine boat that’s powered by twin 300 Yamaha engines, making it possible to achieve a top speed of 45 knots. She’s a spacious and sturdy vessel, with enough room for up to 10 prospective anglers to go fishing. It’s equipped with all the necessary safety and navigation gear, as well as an air-conditioned cabin, so bring some friends along and fish until you drop.

The crew can accommodate a variety of different fishing trips, from your run-of-the-mill topwater fishing for Speckled Trout to going after Red, Flounder, Drum, and plenty of other fish species. If you’re not really sure what you want to do, just sit back, relax, and let them take you to where the bite is best.

You’ll find all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle included in the price of a given trip. Anything you catch during the trip will be cleaned and filleted free of charge for your convenience. Bring some snacks, a pair of sunglasses, and come on down for a rod-bending adventure.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    $500
    Afternoon trips are a summertime treat. With the sun going down and a cool breeze our afternoon trips provide a comfortable, yet productive experience. The swamp really comes alive as the sun starts to go down. We'll take you to some inshore oil facilities and backwater swamp areas to catch Speckled Trout and Red. Rods, reels, tackle, and cleaning are included in the price of the trip.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $500
    This type of trip is unique to the inshore world. We take you and your group to all the honey holes in pure sport fashion. You'll have an extra-large deck area to fish for Reds, Flounder, Drum, and more. Music, fun, and fishing are the key components! End your trip with a delicious meal at our very own restaurant! All of the food is freshly prepared upon your order!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Catch n Cook & Lodging
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $2,000
    Enjoy the full package of booking with us! A full day charter trip customizable to your specific needs! Finish off the trip with a full-blown feast in our very own "Da Barge" restaurant. After the action-packed day topped off with a delicious home-cooked meal, you can enjoy the views and rest up in your very own cabin! Our cabins are located right over the water to catch the beautiful Louisiana sunrise and sunset. For more information, contact the captain.
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, lodging
    $3,000
    The crew's newest edition of its charter operation! This is a 2-day adventure with the price including lodging, rods, reels, tackle, fuel, bait, catch n cooks, and cleaning services. The crew will take you to oil camps, rock walls, concrete walls, and the marsh to catch Louisiana's finest fish. Top off each day with our catch 'n' cook provided meal!
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About the Charter Operator

Gavin Mckerchie
Lafitte, Louisiana, United States
11 Fishing Reports
74 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2018
Captain Gavin Mckerchie is the head of charter bookings for Jean Lafitte Harbor, one of the largest marinas in Louisiana. He believes fishing should be as enjoyable as possible. He was born and raised on the bayou, fishing is in his blood, and he wouldn't want to do anything else. His crew consists of local professionals who share his enthusiasm for fishing and providing a great service with some great amenities as well.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Catfish Catfish
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Aluma Marine (Deck boat) originally built in 2010. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

Air Conditioning
GPS
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Soft drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Minimum age is 2
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
75%
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Parker W.
Denver, Colorado
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on June 17, 2022
Gavin was a great captain for us! Originally we had 7 planned for the trip, but for various reasons only ended up with 4 -...
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Nashville, Tennessee
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Fishing with Captain Gavin

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on August 27, 2022
Excellent trip with Captain Gavin. He was an all around expert. From being a navigator of the waters, to understanding weather...
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Antonio R.
Westwego, LA
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5.0 / 5
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My 32nd birthday fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on March 27, 2022
Everything was what we expected, captain Gavin and his captain in training, we’re on their game, baited our lines, fixed...
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Kelli C.
Celina, TX
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5.0 / 5
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Incredible trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on December 3, 2022
We had the best captain and crew! What a fun experience for us all! Highly recommend!
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North Topsail Beach, NC
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Full day trip with Capt. Gavin and Bryce

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on March 26, 2022
We got skunked, but Capt. Gavin put in lot of work for us and made us feel very welcome. If the fish aren’t biting, nothing...
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FAQs about Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30'

Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30' offers the following trips to customers:
  • $250 per person - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • $250 per person - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
  • $2,000 per group, additional $350 per person after 5 guests - 8 Hour – Catch n Cook & Lodging (8 hours)
  • $3,000 per day per group, additional $350 per person after 5 guests - 2 Day Trip (2 days)
When you book a trip with Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Radar
Trips booked with Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Soft drinks)
Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters – 30' include:
  • Black Drum
  • Catfish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout