Fishtales Guide Service 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 
State licensed
 705 North Alex Plaisance Boulevard, Golden Meadow, LA 70357, United States

Fishtales Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
Golden Meadow, LA, United States
26 ft
4
5.0/5 (3 reviews)

Twisting and turning for what seems like an eternity – get lost on South Louisiana's bayous with Fishtales Guide Service. Based out of Golden Meadows, you'll have access to the incredibly productive shallow waters heading out into the Gulf. With a name like Captain Jim Thibodeaux, boy are you in for big fun on the bayou! A native to the area and a pro fisherman since 1995, he knows exactly where the biggest, tastiest fish are hiding.

You'll navigate these intricate waterways aboard a 25' Majek bay boat. A light vessel, she's not only ideal for traversing the skinny waters, she can also be pushed to a staggering 55 knots thanks to the 300 HP Yamaha engine. You'll chase the fish with the wind in your hair all day long, while the wireless trolling motor will keep you steady in the shallowest spots. Creep up gently on the spooky fish around you and get ready to reel in some beauties.

Capt. Jim likes to target food fish. Get ready to fill your fridge with tasty Black and Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and everyone's favorite – Flounder. Live bait will be prepared before the trip and you'll use the latest Daiwa rods to get the best results while jigging to entice the bite. You can also use poppers, and experienced anglers are welcome to bring their fly fishing gear on board.

At the end of the trip, Capt. Jim will clean and fillet your fish to take home, so you'll have plenty of fish to keep you going for days to come. Before the trip, just make sure to pick up a fishing license from any tackle store or a Walmart. Also feel free to bring any snacks and drinks you may want during the trip, and keep it in the onboard cooler. Fishtales Guide Service offers an authentic Louisiana fishing experience. Take advantage and come aboard!

Twisting and turning for what seems like an eternity – get lost on South Louisiana's bayous with Fishtales Guide Service. Based out of Golden Meadows, you'll have access to the incredibly productive shallow waters heading out into the Gulf. With a name like Captain Jim Thibodeaux, boy are you in for big fun on the bayou! A native to the area and a pro fisherman since 1995, he knows exactly where the biggest, tastiest fish are hiding.

You'll navigate these intricate waterways aboard a 25' Majek bay boat. A light vessel, she's not only ideal for traversing the skinny waters, she can also be pushed to a staggering 55 knots thanks to the 300 HP Yamaha engine. You'll chase the fish with the wind in your hair all day long, while the wireless trolling motor will keep you steady in the shallowest spots. Creep up gently on the spooky fish around you and get ready to reel in some beauties.

Capt. Jim likes to target food fish. Get ready to fill your fridge with tasty Black and Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and everyone's favorite – Flounder. Live bait will be prepared before the trip and you'll use the latest Daiwa rods to get the best results while jigging to entice the bite. You can also use poppers, and experienced anglers are welcome to bring their fly fishing gear on board.

At the end of the trip, Capt. Jim will clean and fillet your fish to take home, so you'll have plenty of fish to keep you going for days to come. Before the trip, just make sure to pick up a fishing license from any tackle store or a Walmart. Also feel free to bring any snacks and drinks you may want during the trip, and keep it in the onboard cooler. Fishtales Guide Service offers an authentic Louisiana fishing experience. Take advantage and come aboard!

Jim Thibodeaux
Captain
Jim Thibodeaux
31 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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5.0
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Boat & equipment
5.0
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Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner
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Mississippi, US
Member since 2023
5.0
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Had great time
Full Day Trip on October 22, 20234 adults

Jim did a great job of putting us on fish. Had some issue with fog that slowed us down for a while but everything worked out fine. Jim was tireless in his efforts to locate the best spots and everything worked well. Would highly recommend Fishtale Guide Services to anyone looking for a good time and catching a lot of fish.

Jerry Patton
Jerry Patton
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Full Day Trip on May 9, 20204 adults

Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner
us
Mississippi, US
Member since 2023
The captain canceled
October 14, 2023
Trip was supposed to happen on October 14, 2023

The charter operator canceled 32 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Fishtales Guide Service

Fishtales Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishtales Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Fishtales Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa)
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishtales Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Fishtales Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (Bring your own gear)
Top targeted fish species with Fishtales Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jim Thibodeaux
Jim Thibodeaux
Jim Thibodeaux

Golden Meadow, Louisiana, United States

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2019

Captain Jim was born and raised on the south Louisiana shores and has been fishing all his life, like any true native. In 1995, he became a professional fisherman and running charters is the highlight of this profession for him. He gets to spend all day every day doing what he loves, with the added bonus of helping others reel in plenty of fish, passing on his passion to them.

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2019

Captain Jim was born and raised on the south Louisiana shores and has been fishing all his life, like any true native. In 1995, he became a professional fisherman and running charters is the highlight of this profession for him. He gets to spend all day every day doing what he loves, with the added bonus of helping others reel in plenty of fish, passing on his passion to them.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Blue wave
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own gear

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

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

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Golden Meadow right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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