Pelican Charters
Pelican Charters invites you to explore the Bayou's most prolific waters! He specializes in inshore and nearshore excursions off the coast of Venice and has been fishing here since the day he could walk. He knows all the local hide-outs, he's fished every honey hole in the area, and knows a thing or two about landing a Bull Redfish.
His boat is a 24' Gravois center console with plenty of walkaround space for 4 people to fish comfortably. She comes with state-of-the-art navigational electronics, a wireless trolling motor, a live bait tank, and safety gear. Kids ages 2 and up are welcome aboard and he has life vests for them, as well.
The crew will take you along the inshore flats and shallow waters to target Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. You'll also have a chance to go a bit further out to catch Sheepshead and other nearshore species. Some of the techniques you'll be using include jigging, popping, or spinning, and you can also purchase live shrimp to use as bait.
You'll be provided with top-quality Shimano and Penn tackle so you don't have to lug around your own equipment. There's also a cooler on board with water, but feel free to bring own drinks and snacks as well. If you need overnight accommodation, let the crew know in advance and they'll hook it up for you.
Last but not least, be sure to purchase a fishing license and show up at the marina 15 minutes prior to departure. The fuel is not included in the prices and should be paid additionally. Everything else is taken care of so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Book your next fishing trip with Pelican Charters and get ready to land some monster fish down in the Bayou!
Pelican Charters invites you to explore the Bayou's most prolific waters! He specializes in inshore and nearshore excursions off the coast of Venice and has been fishing here since the day he could walk. He knows all the local hide-outs, he's fished every honey hole in the area, and knows a thing or two about landing a Bull Redfish.
His boat is a 24' Gravois center console with plenty of walkaround space for 4 people to fish comfortably. She comes with state-of-the-art navigational electronics, a wireless trolling motor, a live bait tank, and safety gear. Kids ages 2 and up are welcome aboard and he has life vests for them, as well.
The crew will take you along the inshore flats and shallow waters to target Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. You'll also have a chance to go a bit further out to catch Sheepshead and other nearshore species. Some of the techniques you'll be using include jigging, popping, or spinning, and you can also purchase live shrimp to use as bait.
You'll be provided with top-quality Shimano and Penn tackle so you don't have to lug around your own equipment. There's also a cooler on board with water, but feel free to bring own drinks and snacks as well. If you need overnight accommodation, let the crew know in advance and they'll hook it up for you.
Last but not least, be sure to purchase a fishing license and show up at the marina 15 minutes prior to departure. The fuel is not included in the prices and should be paid additionally. Everything else is taken care of so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! Book your next fishing trip with Pelican Charters and get ready to land some monster fish down in the Bayou!
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Michael Mansfield5.0VerifiedDelicious Trout!
7 Hour Trip on July 10, 2021 • 4 adultsClearly the pic above is a Bull Red, but the trout I prepared from some of our catch is outstanding. I went on the trip for redfish, but am very pleased with the trout catch. Our initial reservation was canceled by that captain a week before we traveled from all over the country for this trip (Indiana, Ohio, Texas, and Louisiana) so we were glad not only to replace that trip, but fortunate to have Pelican as the replacement. Captain Jimmy did an excellent job of putting us on fish, knowing when a spot went cold/when to move on, explaining the what and why of what we did, and took excellent care of all 4 of us - from my adult kids (daughter pictured) to my 86 y.o father. It wasn't the first in-shore trip for any of us and this was among the best experiences we've had. He's personable and polite, and remembered all our names after our first meeting. He did his best to make sure we got the day we were after, and that's super important to me. He wasn't watching the clock for a reason to end the day like I've seen in reviews of other charters. I highly recommend Jimmy (Shaw?) and Pelican.
Penny Marty5.0VerifiedBest fishing trip ever
7 Hour Trip on October 18, 2021 • 2 adultsThis was the best fishing trip we have ever experienced. Jay with Pelican Charters put us on the fish and we maxed out. It was so much fun we will definitely come back.
Michael Guerdet4.7VerifiedMarch fishing trip
7 Hour Trip on March 16, 2022 • 2 adults
Daniel Perry5.0Awesome day Catching fish. Great captain and crew.
7 Hour Trip on March 18, 2020My son and I had a great day Catching fish with John, Katie, and Ed at Pelican Charters. Can't wait to go back.
Terry WhitesellRepeat angler5.0VerifiedMorning out with Captain Zack
7 Hour Trip on October 14, 2019 • 2 adultsWe had a wonderful day fishing and loved the nature tour. Zack was great!
Luke NemurasRepeat angler4.0VerifiedNewgot wet. got cold. got fish.
7 Hour Trip on October 17, 2026 • 4 adultsWe went out the morning after a storm without much hope of catching anything due to the water being blown out. But in spite of the crazy ride and conditions we managed to catch dinner. Captain knew his stuff, but his boat had issues with the poles and trolling motor. All in all I'd book him again, but I would appreciate less radio chatter/phone use. His buddies were crude and noisy, which made it hard to appreciate the outdoors.
Lewis Vinson4.3VerifiedNewFishing with John
7 Hour Trip on October 3, 2026 • 4 adults
Walt Howard5.0VerifiedFishing with John
7 Hour Trip on November 9, 2024 • 4 adults
Kelly RobinsonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFull day with Captain Eddie
7 Hour Trip on October 17, 2022 • 4 adultsLimit of reds by 9:30 and spent the rest of the day catching bull reds. 40 plus bull reds. Trip of a lifetime. Captain Eddie was great.
Roy Hoffman5.0VerifiedSouthern Addictiln
7 Hour Trip on April 12, 2022 • 2 adultsInshore fishing trip. Caught specs reds Sheephead and drum. Had a great time.
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- US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano & Penn )
- Lures
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
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