Got To Fish 

4.9
(85 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091, United States–

Got To Fish 

Venice, LA, United States
–
24 ft
4
4.9
(85 reviews)

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If you are looking to experience Southern Louisiana from he water, give Got To Fish a try. With all fishing equipment provided, they will greet you with a warm welcome aboard their fishing machine and introduce you to the finest fishing grounds around.

Bring your family, kids, or fishing buddies out for a fun day on the water. Get ready to feel the ultimate connection to the beautiful world of the outdoors and test your angling skills. Head down to Venice for a relaxing day on the water that can result in some outstanding catches!

Got To Fish operates a 24' Blue Wave bay boat, which was built in 2015. This vessel comes powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers. It features modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio to save your time while searching for the big one. There is also a wireless trolling motor for a quiet ride. All aboard!

Your main targeted species for the day will be Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Jack Crevalle, and Black Drum. All keeper fish will be cleaned and the end of the trip so that you could take it home and get your weekly dinners sorted out.

You will be provided with quality Penn gear, tackle, lures, and a lot of fish stories. Don't forget to pack your lunch with you if you want, along with anything you'd like to drink. Fishing licenses are also something you will need to purchase before the trip.

The local area has restaurants, gift shops, and bars, where you could relax after your fishing trip.

If you are looking to experience Southern Louisiana from he water, give Got To Fish a try. With all fishing equipment provided, they will greet you with a warm welcome aboard their fishing machine and introduce you to the finest fishing grounds around.

Bring your family, kids, or fishing buddies out for a fun day on the water. Get ready to feel the ultimate connection to the beautiful world of the outdoors and test your angling skills. Head down to Venice for a relaxing day on the water that can result in some outstanding catches!

Got To Fish operates a 24' Blue Wave bay boat, which was built in 2015. This vessel comes powered by a 300 HP Yamaha engine and can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers. It features modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio to save your time while searching for the big one. There is also a wireless trolling motor for a quiet ride. All aboard!

Your main targeted species for the day will be Redfish, Flounder, Trout, Jack Crevalle, and Black Drum. All keeper fish will be cleaned and the end of the trip so that you could take it home and get your weekly dinners sorted out.

You will be provided with quality Penn gear, tackle, lures, and a lot of fish stories. Don't forget to pack your lunch with you if you want, along with anything you'd like to drink. Fishing licenses are also something you will need to purchase before the trip.

The local area has restaurants, gift shops, and bars, where you could relax after your fishing trip.

Jay Winters
Captain
Jay Winters
14 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
Snapper/Redfish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 1
Snapper (Red)
Redfish
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.9
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (195)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (85)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 85 reviews
Aidan Rhea
Aidan Rhea
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great day on the water
Full Day Trip on October 10, 2026 • 3 adults

We went fishing a day after a rain and high winds that had the fish scattered out in high water and hard to find. Capt Jay still worked incredibly hard for us and put us on a cooler full of fish. Capt Jay was fun to fish with and easy to talk to. We are already looking to plan another trip down here with him in the future.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Flounder
Sheepshead
Ann Marie Stagman
Ann Marie Stagman
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Above and beyond fishing trip in Venice, LA
Full Day Trip on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults

Jay was outstanding as a guide and the boat was perfect. Great communication, cool guy to hang out with and we had a blast. He put us on snapper, reds and trout. We limited out in 5 hours and came home with thr price of the guide in fresh fish. He cleaned them for us and took pictures for us. We will definitely use him every time. We highly recommended Jay!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Kent Brandtjen
Kent Brandtjen
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Experience
Full Day Trip on March 23, 2026 • 2 adults

My son and I spent the day on the water with Jay. Not only did he put us on an amazing amount of fish but he gave us great insight to the area and I felt like I was hanging out with an old fishing buddy. The variety of fish was amazing for our first charter in the area. But Jay reached out prior to our trip and inquired if there was anything we wanted to target. His instructions were spot on and contributed to our success. I highly recommend a day on the water with Jay…great guy, guide!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Dean Kontul
Dean Kontul
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2019
5 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience with Captain Jay
Snapper/Redfish on June 17, 2026 • 4 adults

We had a little bit of weather coming in, and we moved around quite a bit; caught a fish no keepers either too big or too small. reds- captain very knowledgeable. good time. Captain was very attentive. good for all in party

Jay Winters
Response from Captain

Thank you for the nice review. It was a tough day.

Gary Alegre
Gary Alegre
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Loved this trip.
Full Day Trip on October 1, 2026 • 4 adults

Wonderful trip. Booked it nine months in advance and the communication was excellent. Great caltain and deck hand. Brought my son and two older dudes came and was easy for them. Great memories made.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
Jay Winters
Response from Captain

im so glad yall had a good time!! hopefully we can do it again.

FAQs about Got To Fish

Got To Fish offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Snapper/Redfish (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Got To Fish, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Got To Fish include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No, the fish cleaning and packaging is handled at the end of the trip at no charge to the customer. )
  • Snacks (The customer is responsible for all of their snacks,lunch's and adult beverages. The boat will have water and soft drink aboard. )
  • Drinks (Water and soft drinks will be included in the price of the trip and will be on board. )
Got To Fish offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (The mighty Mississippi River will get fished when it's low. Otherwise we fish around it. )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Got To Fish offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Got To Fish include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jay Winters
Jay Winters
Venice, Louisiana, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
85 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2018
With Captain Jay Winters, you can expect a knowledgeable guide who will get you on fish in no time. Jay has been working as a captain for over a decade now. Initially, he was guiding only on weekends but realized that he could do something he was so passionate about full-time. Capt. Jay has successfully taken part in various tournaments from Texas to Florida. As well as that, he has participated in a lot of bowfishing tournaments. Capt. Jays' favorite species to catch is Redfish.
Jay Winters
Jay Winters
Fully verified
23
reports
85
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
With Captain Jay Winters, you can expect a knowledgeable guide who will get you on fish in no time. Jay has been working as a captain for over a decade now. Initially, he was guiding only on weekends but realized that he could do something he was so passionate about full-time. Capt. Jay has successfully taken part in various tournaments from Texas to Florida. As well as that, he has participated in a lot of bowfishing tournaments. Capt. Jays' favorite species to catch is Redfish.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler holding a large redfish aboard a flats fishing boat in a marshy coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Redfish
    Aidan R.
    Aidan R.
    We went fishing a day after a rain and high winds that had the fish scattered out in high water and hard to find. Capt Jay still worked incredibly hard for us and put us on a cooler full of fish. Capt Jay was fun to fish with and easy to talk to. We are already looking to plan another trip down here with him in the future.
  • Solo angler proudly holding a large redfish over coastal waters beneath a bright blue sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Redfish
    Gary A.
    Gary A.
    Wonderful trip. Booked it nine months in advance and the communication was excellent. Great caltain and deck hand. Brought my son and two older dudes came and was easy for them. Great memories made.
  • Two anglers stand proudly beside a catch of several Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mike D.
    Mike D.
    Jay was first rate.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing trip, with a scenic backdrop of the water and sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Ann M.
    Ann M.
    Jay was outstanding as a guide and the boat was perfect. Great communication, cool guy to hang out with and we had a blast. He put us on snapper, reds and trout. We limited out in 5 hours and came home with thr price of the guide in fresh fish. He cleaned them for us and took pictures for us. We will definitely use him every time. We highly recommended Jay!
  • A father and son proudly pose beside a catch of several Redfish displayed on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mark G.
    Mark G.
    had a great trip with Jay! he was very knowledgeable and easy to spend the day with. we got our limit of reds and couldnt ask for a better experience. will definitely be booking with him again.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large Black Drum while fishing in a coastal marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Dean  .
    Dean .
    We had a little bit of weather coming in, and we moved around quite a bit; caught a fish no keepers either too big or too small. reds- captain very knowledgeable. good time. Captain was very attentive. good for all in party
  • Two anglers pose behind a fillet table displaying six redfish alongside a trailered fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Eddie W.
    Eddie W.
    Jay is your guy for a great trip!
  • A joyful angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kent B.
    Kent B.
    My son and I spent the day on the water with Jay. Not only did he put us on an amazing amount of fish but he gave us great insight to the area and I felt like I was hanging out with an old fishing buddy. The variety of fish was amazing for our first charter in the area. But Jay reached out prior to our trip and inquired if there was anything we wanted to target. His instructions were spot on and contributed to our success. I highly recommend a day on the water with Jay…great guy, guide!
  • Two anglers pose behind multiple large red drum displayed on a dockside cleaning table at a coastal marina.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jack J.
    Jack J.
    Captain Jay put us on the fish right away. We caught a limit o redfish in 20 minutes!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Blue Wave
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha 4-stroke
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
52 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No, the fish cleaning and packaging is handled at the end of the trip at no charge to the customer.
Snacks
The customer is responsible for all of their snacks,lunch's and adult beverages. The boat will have water and soft drink aboard.
Drinks
Water and soft drinks will be included in the price of the trip and will be on board.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
I do not have any age limits for kids. Just let me know if you have little ones before the trip so I can get them the right size PFD.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 Checks

What’s biting in Venice right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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