Capt John’s Fin-tastic Charters provides a fun, friendly, and professional atmosphere as you explore the rich inshore waters of Louisiana or the Gulf of Mexico. Captain John Chauvin has fished the Louisiana saltwater for over 30 years and specializes in inshore and coastal fishing. From the inshore marsh and bays to the coastal beaches and reefs, he'll show you all the best fishing grounds, helping you fill the boat.
The comfortable and stable Calcutta 263 boat has plenty of room and was specifically built for fishing from the shallow flats to the depths of offshore rigs. Everything you need for a productive day will be waiting on board, including rods, reels, and tackle, and plenty of live bait. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard to make yourselves at home, as you settle in for a productive day of fishing.
Get ready to battle it out with some of Louisiana's finest, as you go bottom fishing around the bays and bayous. Test your skills and fill the boat with delicious Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Snapper, Cobia, or any other fish that's in season, and you're sure to head home with a real treat.
At the end of your trip, the captain will professionally clean, fillet, and bag your catch, so you're good to cook your catch up right away. Let the joys of a fun-filled day of fishing live long into the night as you savor the taste of success with a delicious meal.
All you need to do before coming aboard is grab our LA saltwater fishing license, and you can contact Capt. John, after booking, to find out how to do this. Other than that, just dress to protect against the elements, bring your own food and drinks, sunscreen, and insect repellent aboard, along with a bag for your catch, and away you go.
Capt John’s Fin-tastic Charters is waiting to take you away on the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Come aboard and get your fish on!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
85%
Apr 22, 2025
Weekday Inshore Trip
John provided a great fishing experience for our little group. The boat was neat, clean, and very nice. He kept the mood light and relaxed with good music and a great sense of humor. The day we went, the fish were not biting very good but John did a great job at taking us to the best spots and doing what he could to make sure we walked away with a catch. He was quick with baiting our lines, unsnagging our hooks, and was overall fun to have around. He also taught us a lot about the area from a local’s perspective. At the end of the day we all really enjoyed the trip and would absolutely recommend booking a fishing trip with John!
John provided a great fishing experience for our little group. The boat was neat, clean, and very nice. He kept the mood light...
Apr 19, 2025
Afternoon inshore Trip
John runs a great fishing charter. Communicates well, works hard to find the fish. We fished on a day that was not favorable due to high winds and less than ideal water temperatures but was still able to land a few monster Bullreds.
John runs a great fishing charter. Communicates well, works hard to find the fish. We fished on a day that was not favorable due...
Sep 13, 2025
Trout & Snapper Combo
this was a great trip, I will be coming back with Captain John
this was a great trip, I will be coming back with Captain John
Jun 13, 2025
Trout & Snapper Combo
Captain John is great
Captain John is great
Apr 1, 2025
Trout & Snapper Combo
We had a great experience with Captain John. Great communication, wealth of knowledge and worked his tail off. We let him take us to what was biting and we killed it. 30+ sheepshead.
We had a great experience with Captain John. Great communication, wealth of knowledge and worked his tail off. We let him take...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (58)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Weekday Inshore Trip on April 22, 2025
John provided a great fishing experience for our little group. The boat was neat, clean, and very nice. He kept the mood light and relaxed with good music and a great sense of humor. The day we went, the fish were not biting very good but John did a great job at taking us to the best spots and doing what he could to make sure we walked away with a catch. He was quick with baiting our lines, unsnagging our hooks, and was overall fun to have around. He also taught us a lot about the area from a local’s perspective. At the end of the day we all really enjoyed the trip and would absolutely recommend booking a fishing trip with John!
John provided a great fishing experience for our little group. The boat was neat, clean, and very nice. He kept the mood light and relaxed with good music and a great sense of humor. The day we went, the fish were not biting very good but John did a great job at taking us to the best spots and doing what he could to make sure we walked away with a catch. He was quick with baiting our lines, unsnagging our hooks, and was overall fun to have around. He also taught us a lot about the area from...
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Afternoon inshore Trip on April 19, 2025
John runs a great fishing charter. Communicates well, works hard to find the fish. We fished on a day that was not favorable due to high winds and less than ideal water temperatures but was still able to land a few monster Bullreds.
John runs a great fishing charter. Communicates well, works hard to find the fish. We fished on a day that was not favorable due to high winds and less than ideal water temperatures but was still able to land a few monster Bullreds.
Experience:
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Crew
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Trout & Snapper Combo on September 13, 2025
this was a great trip, I will be coming back with Captain John
this was a great trip, I will be coming back with Captain John
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Crew
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Trout & Snapper Combo on June 13, 2025
Captain John is great
Captain John is great
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Trout & Snapper Combo on April 1, 2025
We had a great experience with Captain John. Great communication, wealth of knowledge and worked his tail off. We let him take us to what was biting and we killed it. 30+ sheepshead.
We had a great experience with Captain John. Great communication, wealth of knowledge and worked his tail off. We let him take us to what was biting and we killed it. 30+ sheepshead.