Salty River Guide Service 

4.9
(6 reviews)
 237 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091, United States

Salty River Guide Service 

Venice, LA, United States
26 ft
4
4.9
(6 reviews)

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Salty River Guide Service is here to let you experience the Sportsman's Paradise of Venice, Louisiana. With Captain Triston at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced captain to put you on the fish.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Largemouth Bass, Black Drum, Cobia, Scamp Grouper, Pompano, Redfish, Sheepshead, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and plenty more. For these species, you're likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Kids are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be welcome aboard a 2023 26' Blue Wave bay boat that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 3 day charter pass licenses can be purchased online for $20 on the Louisiana Wildlife and fishery website. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

It's recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Salty River Guide Service!

**All trips ran by Salty River Guide Service is the trip fare plus fuel** Boat will be refuled at Venice Marina once trip is complete. Fuel burn is dependent on season and trip type.

Salty River Guide Service is here to let you experience the Sportsman's Paradise of Venice, Louisiana. With Captain Triston at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced captain to put you on the fish.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Largemouth Bass, Black Drum, Cobia, Scamp Grouper, Pompano, Redfish, Sheepshead, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and plenty more. For these species, you're likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Kids are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be welcome aboard a 2023 26' Blue Wave bay boat that can carry up to 4 passengers. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 3 day charter pass licenses can be purchased online for $20 on the Louisiana Wildlife and fishery website. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

It's recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Salty River Guide Service!

**All trips ran by Salty River Guide Service is the trip fare plus fuel** Boat will be refuled at Venice Marina once trip is complete. Fuel burn is dependent on season and trip type.

Triston Elston
Captain
Triston Elston
6 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Inshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Bass (Largemouth)
+1
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Tripletail
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
6 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (6)

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Jake Barnes
Jake Barnes
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great down to earth guy
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore on October 4, 20243 adults

We went out on a day we thought would be canceled he got us out and caught red snapper red drum flounder

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Triston Elston
Response from Captain

Thanks Jake, it was great fishing with y’all! Hope to see y’all again

Chris Reid
Chris Reid
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Triston
8 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 20, 20243 adults

Great trip will be back caught fish he's a great guide and fun to be on water .Nothing but great things to say about trip.

John Vargo
John Vargo
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2023
4.7
Verified
Captain Triston
8 Hour Trip – Nearshore on October 1, 20232 adults

Top notch guide, a captain that will send you home with meat to put in the freezer.

Triston Elston
Response from Captain

Thanks John, was awesome spending the day on the water with y’all!

Jay Roberds
Jay Roberds
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2024
The captain canceled
August 1, 2024
Trip was supposed to happen on August 1, 2024

The charter operator canceled 85 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Peyton Bernell
Peyton Bernell
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
The captain canceled
May 18, 2024
Trip was supposed to happen on May 18, 2024

The charter operator canceled 20 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Salty River Guide Service

Salty River Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Salty River Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Salty River Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Salty River Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Salty River Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salty River Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Triston Elston
Triston Elston

Venice, Louisiana, United States

6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 15 hours
Member since September 2023

Capt. Triston runs trips out of Venice aboard a 26' Blue Wave bay boat. These waters are known for Redfish and Largemouth Bass and he will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Triston Elston
Triston Elston
6
reviews
2023
member since
~16h
response
Capt. Triston runs trips out of Venice aboard a 26' Blue Wave bay boat. These waters are known for Redfish and Largemouth Bass and he will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Pompano
Pompano

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Blue Wave
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Venice right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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