Pelican Charters 

4.8/5 (19 reviews)
 237 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091, United States

Pelican Charters 

4.8/5 (19 reviews)
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237 Sports Marina Road
Venice, LA, United States

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

March fishing trip
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
+9

Angler rating

13
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1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

92%

Satisfied with the boat

92%

Recommend this charter

74%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Walt H.
Walt H.
5.0/5

Nov 9, 2024

7 Hour Trip

Fishing with John

VERIFIED

 

 Walt H. recommends Pelican Charters

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Michael M.
Michael M.

Mansfield, TX

5.0/5

Jul 10, 2021

7 Hour Trip

Delicious Trout!

VERIFIED

Clearly 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.

Clearly 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,...  

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Kelly R.
Kelly R.

Palestine, TX

5.0/5

Oct 17, 2022

7 Hour Trip

Full day with Captain Eddie

VERIFIED

Limit 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.

Limit 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...  

 Kelly R. recommends Pelican Charters

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Roy H.
Roy H.

Vidor, TX

5.0/5

Apr 12, 2022

7 Hour Trip

Southern Addictiln

VERIFIED

Inshore fishing trip. Caught specs reds Sheephead and drum. Had a great time.

Inshore fishing trip. Caught specs reds Sheephead and drum. Had a great time.  

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1 person finds this review helpful

John E.
John E.

United States

5.0/5

Mar 25, 2022

7 Hour Trip

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

Our captain was very good

Our captain was very good  

 John E. recommends Pelican Charters

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Trip availability and prices

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September 2025
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Number of days
1
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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7 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

March fishing trip
March fishing trip
March fishing trip
+9

Angler rating

13
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

75%

Friendly captain

92%

Satisfied with the boat

92%

Recommend this charter

74%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews
Showing: 5 of 19 reviews
Walt H.
Walt H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip on November 9, 2024

 

 Walt H. recommends Pelican Charters

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Michael M.
Michael M.

Mansfield, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Delicious Trout!

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip on July 10, 2021

Clearly 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.

Clearly 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...  

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2 persons find this review helpful

Kelly R.
Kelly R.

Palestine, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day with Captain Eddie

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip on October 17, 2022

Limit 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.

Limit 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.  

 Kelly R. recommends Pelican Charters

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Roy H.
Roy H.

Vidor, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Southern Addictiln

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip on April 12, 2022

Inshore fishing trip. Caught specs reds Sheephead and drum. Had a great time.

Inshore fishing trip. Caught specs reds Sheephead and drum. Had a great time.  

 Roy H. recommends Pelican Charters

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1 person finds this review helpful

John E.
John E.

United States

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED

7 Hour Trip on March 25, 2022

Our captain was very good

Our captain was very good  

 John E. recommends Pelican Charters

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FAQs about Pelican Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Gravois
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
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