Hackberry Guide Service 

4.8
(61 reviews)
 
State licensed
 198 Bourg Port Road, hackberry, LA 70645, United States–

Hackberry Guide Service 

hackberry, LA, United States
–
24 ft
4
4.8
(61 reviews)

In the nearshore waters of Louisiana, you can fetch yourself some superb game.Captain Gary Peloquin has been guiding people on these waters for 30 years and knows exactly where to take you for a splendid day of fishing.

He'll take you out on his customized 24' Haynie bay boat. This lightweight craft is powered by a huge 300 HP Suzuki engine that can take you up to high speeds of 55 knots. These flying speeds mean that you'll be able to reach the region's best fishing spots in no time at all.

Captain Gary tends to use light tackle when you're on the hunt for the best fish in the area. Flounder, Redfish, and Speckled Trout are among your most likely catches in these waters. He'll clean the catch for you so it's ready to be put straight in the pan or oven once you're home.

You'll use light tackle for this fishing and there's a good range of rods for you to select. Lures are provided but live bait can also be provided with a $45/55 surcharge, which will be collected from the marina before your trip.

The drinks are included in the price, but you'll need to take some food, sunshades, suncream, and rain gear with you. You'll also need to get a $10 fishing license before your trip that can be bought at the marina or online. Once you've got all your stuff, all you need to do is wait for the fish to bite.

In the nearshore waters of Louisiana, you can fetch yourself some superb game.Captain Gary Peloquin has been guiding people on these waters for 30 years and knows exactly where to take you for a splendid day of fishing.

He'll take you out on his customized 24' Haynie bay boat. This lightweight craft is powered by a huge 300 HP Suzuki engine that can take you up to high speeds of 55 knots. These flying speeds mean that you'll be able to reach the region's best fishing spots in no time at all.

Captain Gary tends to use light tackle when you're on the hunt for the best fish in the area. Flounder, Redfish, and Speckled Trout are among your most likely catches in these waters. He'll clean the catch for you so it's ready to be put straight in the pan or oven once you're home.

You'll use light tackle for this fishing and there's a good range of rods for you to select. Lures are provided but live bait can also be provided with a $45/55 surcharge, which will be collected from the marina before your trip.

The drinks are included in the price, but you'll need to take some food, sunshades, suncream, and rain gear with you. You'll also need to get a $10 fishing license before your trip that can be bought at the marina or online. Once you've got all your stuff, all you need to do is wait for the fish to bite.

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 hr trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 hr trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $625
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.8
61 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (61)

  • James Horn
    James Horn
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip.

    5 hr trip on June 12, 2026 • 4 adults

    Fishing was tough due to tide. Captain Gary had the knowledge to read conditions, and move us to the right locations for the conditions and put us on a 4 man limit of reds, along with numerous catches of fish. Definitely will recommend and return for more fishing.

  • Lawrence Dufrene
    Lawrence Dufrene
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2017
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Wonderful trip

    5 hr trip on March 27, 2026 • 4 adults

    We were in the area to visit with our nephew and his wife, then decided, what better way to visit than on a boat and trying to catch fish. Not only did we try, Capt Gary put us on the fish, kept us going as we were losing his equipment (sorry Capt), and was an absolute pleasure to join in on our family visit. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to have a great time out on the water.

  • Mark Connella
    Mark Connella
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with grandson

    8 hr trip on October 6, 2026 • 3 adults

    Captain Gary's experience was obvious from the beginning. We caught fish at every stop we made. Capt. Gary truly took care of us and my grandson. Grandson was asking when can we go again!

  • Amanda Davis
    Amanda Davis
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best birthday fishing trip ever!

    5 hr trip on August 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Gary was AWESOME! Super friendly and funny on top of taking care of everything while keeping us on the fish! 10/10 definitely recommend!

  • Amy Funderburk
    Amy Funderburk
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip!

    5 hr trip on October 3, 2026 • 4 adults

    Gary was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught plenty of fish. Had a great time.

  • Donald Theall
    Donald Theall
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing fishing trip

    5 hr trip on April 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    great fishing, awesome guide. good fishing, good company.

  • Victo Cave
    Victo Cave
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Gary

    5 hr trip on April 4, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Jay Pepperman
    Jay Pepperman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    "Make a Move" with Capt. Gary

    8 hr trip on October 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt. Gary was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about fishing the area. He wanted us to catch fish as badly as we did. He would try a spot and we'd work it till it became obvious we needed to "make a move", which we did frequently. We'd catch a few here and there, then we finally found the spot and limited out on trout! He was gracious, respectful, and a fun guy to be with on the water! Thank you, Capt. Gary! Jay P.

  • Jeremy Farrell
    Jeremy Farrell
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Oct 18

    5 hr trip on October 18, 2025 • 3 adults

    My two brothers and I have been out fishing lake calcasieu several times without much luck. Capt Gary was very helpful and knowledgable, put us on fish on a half day trip. We caught fish in several locations and ended up with quite a few keepers. I would highly recommend his services.

  • Mark Desjardins
    Mark Desjardins
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    8 hr trip on May 3, 2025 • 3 adults

    Capt Gary is The Man! Had us on the fish in first few minutes and throughout our trip. Limited on Reds plus several trout and black drum and a sheephead. Several reds over 28 inches with the largest around 15lbs. Great boat, great equipment, great Capt!

FAQs about Hackberry Guide Service

Hackberry Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 5 hr trip (5 hours)
  • US $625 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 8 hr trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hackberry Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Hackberry Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
Hackberry Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Hackberry Guide Service offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Hackberry Guide Service include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Gary Peloquin
Gary Peloquin
hackberry, Louisiana, United States
ID & license verified
61 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Gary has been fishing in the waterways of South Louisiana for his whole life. He loves it so much that he couldn't dream of a job not doing it so he decided to become a fisherman. He loves to meet customers from all walks of life and the challenge that the job brings. His favorite challenge though is trying to catch more fish than you!
Gary Peloquin
Gary Peloquin
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
61
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Gary has been fishing in the waterways of South Louisiana for his whole life. He loves it so much that he couldn't dream of a job not doing it so he decided to become a fisherman. He loves to meet customers from all walks of life and the challenge that the job brings. His favorite challenge though is trying to catch more fish than you!

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Teen angler proudly holding a large spotted redfish on a boat dock in a coastal marsh setting.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mark C.
    Mark C.
    Captain Gary's experience was obvious from the beginning. We caught fish at every stop we made. Capt. Gary truly took care of us and my grandson. Grandson was asking when can we go again!
  • Large display of redfish and other inshore catch arranged on a boat cleaning table beside a marsh channel.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Amy F.
    Amy F.
    Gary was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught plenty of fish. Had a great time.
  • A family proudly displays their catch of Speckled Trout at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Crappie
    Amanda D.
    Amanda D.
    Captain Gary was AWESOME! Super friendly and funny on top of taking care of everything while keeping us on the fish! 10/10 definitely recommend!
  • A variety of freshly caught Redfish laid out on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    James H.
    James H.
    Fishing was tough due to tide. Captain Gary had the knowledge to read conditions, and move us to the right locations for the conditions and put us on a 4 man limit of reds, along with numerous catches of fish. Definitely will recommend and return for more fishing.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Speckled Trout on a fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Donald T.
    Donald T.
    great fishing, awesome guide. good fishing, good company.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing from a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Victo C.
    Victo C.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of redfish on a cleaning station after a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Lawrence D.
    Lawrence D.
    We were in the area to visit with our nephew and his wife, then decided, what better way to visit than on a boat and trying to catch fish. Not only did we try, Capt Gary put us on the fish, kept us going as we were losing his equipment (sorry Capt), and was an absolute pleasure to join in on our family visit. I'll definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to have a great time out on the water.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jay P.
    Jay P.
    Capt. Gary was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about fishing the area. He wanted us to catch fish as badly as we did. He would try a spot and we'd work it till it became obvious we needed to "make a move", which we did frequently. We'd catch a few here and there, then we finally found the spot and limited out on trout! He was gracious, respectful, and a fun guy to be with on the water! Thank you, Capt. Gary! Jay P.
  • An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jeremy F.
    Jeremy F.
    My two brothers and I have been out fishing lake calcasieu several times without much luck. Capt Gary was very helpful and knowledgable, put us on fish on a half day trip. We caught fish in several locations and ended up with quite a few keepers. I would highly recommend his services.
  • A variety of fish, including Black Drum and Redfish, displayed on a cleaning table at a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Brooklinn H.
    Brooklinn H.
    Caught a few redfish and lots of sheep head and drum. Overall good day. Fish were a bit slow but that just how fishing is. Either way we caught plenty of fish to have a nice fish fry with friends afterwards.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Haynie custom
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

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
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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
 Checks

What’s biting in hackberry right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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