Tushhog Fishing 

4.9
(54 reviews)
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State licensed
 317 Rosemarie Drive, Empire, LA 70050, United States–

Tushhog Fishing 

Empire, LA, United States
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22 ft
4
4.9
(54 reviews)

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**LODGING, FUEL AND BAIT ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE (6 hr trip)**

Tushhog Fishing is here to show you the stunning waters of Empire, La. There are hundreds of square miles of inshore fishing, from bayous to bays and reefs to beaches. With Captain Peyton at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, it's common to use light tackle.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' Trophy bay boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures and live bait.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Tushhog Fishing!

**LODGING, FUEL AND BAIT ARE INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE (6 hr trip)**

Tushhog Fishing is here to show you the stunning waters of Empire, La. There are hundreds of square miles of inshore fishing, from bayous to bays and reefs to beaches. With Captain Peyton at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more are in the cards if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, it's common to use light tackle.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' Trophy bay boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, along with lures and live bait.

You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Tushhog Fishing!

Peyton Tunstall
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4 hour afternoon trip
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Mar 1 - May 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
54 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (54)

  • Chasity Knighten
    Chasity Knighten
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain was amazing! Arrived late at night and he gave us great instructions beforehand which made our night a breeze and we felt as if we were home. Woke up early, was offered coffee, sat on the porch and just talked. We had a BLAST fishing, captain was knowledgeable of any and all great spots to fish, kept tabs on weather, and made sure we had the best time. 10/10 recommend and maybe youll just get lucky and get to play fetch with the sweetest dog! 🐶 We will be back! 🎣

  • Steve Flowers
    Steve Flowers
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    top of the line.

    6 Hour Trip on October 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    captain Peyton put us on the fish. limited out on specks in 1 1/2 hours then some really nice Red fish.

  • Philip Bell
    Philip Bell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    what a great experience

    6 Hour Trip on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    first off, captian Payton got us on fish everywhere. and good ones, my son is thrilled he caught a pair of 24 in red fish. we also caught sheed head, flounder and a mess of trout, great fishing trip.

  • Constance Finley
    Constance Finley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    best trip I have been on in years

    6 Hour Trip on September 22, 2026 • 2 adults

    We caught a lot of fish. Keepers were 26in Red Drum and 4 large Black Drum. The captain was very nice and very knowledgeable.

  • William Planck
    William Planck
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    In-Shore Fishing Delight

    6 Hour Trip on November 6, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Payton is super easy to communicate with, both pre trip planning and on the water. Fishing was a blast with a non-stop 6 hours of casting and catching. We hooked into Trout (spotted and white), Redfish, Sheepshead and Red Drum on live and artificial baits. All keepers were expertly cleaned and baged by the Captain at the end of the day.

  • Derrick Pendarvis
    Derrick Pendarvis
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Highly recommend!

    6 Hour Trip on October 25, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain peyton was very knowledgeable and put us on fish immediately! Had great conversations and agian alway put us on fish! We had a blast! Thank you my brother for a great day on the water! We will be seeing you agian!

  • Chad Jansen
    Chad Jansen
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught fish on a bad fishing day!

    4 hour afternoon trip on April 19, 2026 • 2 adults

    Payton was an awesome captain. He knows the spots when things change out there. We caught many fish and had a blast. Will be coming back down and checking him out again! Tight lines!

  • John Baker
    John Baker
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing trip ever!!

    6 Hour Trip on February 10, 2026 • 4 adults

    We had a successful day of fishing today with Captain Peyton. My request was to fill the cooler with fish. Limited out today on slot reds. Thanks for getting us on the fish.

  • Samuel Queen
    Samuel Queen
    us
    Alabama, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    6 Hour Trip on March 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    Capt Peyton was awesome. He put us on fish for most of the day. He is very knowledgeable about the area. We had a great time!

  • Jason LaMagna
    Jason LaMagna
    Repeat angler
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great time!

    6 Hour Trip on April 2, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Peyton was phenomenal! Mother Nature did not want to play nice with a lot of wind and very dirty water and Captain Peyton was always working and made sure we caught fish!!! We had red fish, flounder, sheepshead, and even a surprise 3’ blacktip shark in super shallow water that was an amazing fight! He’s personable, passionate about fishing, super knowledgeable, and has been navigating the bayous and bays his whole life. I can’t wait to do it again!

Rating

4.9
54 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (122)

What anglers say

100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (54)

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Chasity Knighten
Chasity Knighten
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
6 Hour Trip on September 5, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain was amazing! Arrived late at night and he gave us great instructions beforehand which made our night a breeze and we felt as if we were home. Woke up early, was offered coffee, sat on the porch and just talked. We had a BLAST fishing, captain was knowledgeable of any and all great spots to fish, kept tabs on weather, and made sure we had the best time. 10/10 recommend and maybe youll just get lucky and get to play fetch with the sweetest dog! 🐶 We will be back! 🎣

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Peyton Tunstall
Response from Captain

thank you both. great time with yall. hope to see yall again soon.

Pat Malecha
Pat Malecha
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fun trip catching redfish with Peyton
6 Hour Trip on March 30, 2026 • 2 adults

My wife and I had a great time catching redfish with Peyton. He met us in Boothville and we followed him to the launch area on the Gulf. he wisely picked a spot that was protected from the wind and had lots of fish. We caught our limits of slot fish plus a bunch of others. Peyton was a good communicator and knew a lot about the area and wildlife. His price was affordable and he provided the live bait and fuel. Give him a try and you will be happy.

Peyton Tunstall
Response from Captain

Thanks Pat. i really enjoyed fishing with yall. great casting and working together.

William Arnett
William Arnett
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We caught lots of fish.
6 Hour Trip on September 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

There were lots of fish to catch even for young anglers. Not all were keepers but we had a great time with several fish to take home.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Peyton Tunstall
Response from Captain

thanks william. i had a blast with yall.

Steve Flowers
Steve Flowers
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
top of the line.
6 Hour Trip on October 23, 2026 • 2 adults

captain Peyton put us on the fish. limited out on specks in 1 1/2 hours then some really nice Red fish.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Peyton Tunstall
Response from Captain

thanks Steve. yall were great and definitely put it on em!

PHILIP BELL
PHILIP BELL
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
what a great experience
6 Hour Trip on May 29, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

first off, captian Payton got us on fish everywhere. and good ones, my son is thrilled he caught a pair of 24 in red fish. we also caught sheed head, flounder and a mess of trout, great fishing trip.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Peyton Tunstall
Response from Captain

Thanks Phillip. I had a blast. Yall were great!

FAQs about Tushhog Fishing

Tushhog Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour afternoon trip (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Tushhog Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Tushhog Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for fish cleaning. The filets are bagged and labeled for your ease of storing and cooking.)
  • Drinks (Water)
Tushhog Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Tushhog Fishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Tushhog Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Peyton Tunstall
Peyton Tunstall
Empire, Louisiana, United States
90 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
54 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2024
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.
Been fishing since my youth. Spent 32 yrs working and managing in the Commercial Nuclear Power industry and retired in 2021. Because of that I bring a skill set ideal for your trip which is risk management, safety and ensuring a good time is had by all. Been fishing the Venice and Buras areas for 20 plus years.
Our Team
Austin T.
Austin T.
First mate
Peyton Tunstall
Peyton Tunstall
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
90
reports
54
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
Been fishing since my youth. Spent 32 yrs working and managing in the Commercial Nuclear Power industry and retired in 2021. Because of that I bring a skill set ideal for your trip which is risk management, safety and ensuring a good time is had by all. Been fishing the Venice and Buras areas for 20 plus years.
The crew
Austin T.
Austin T.
First mate

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • top of the line.
    Steve F.
    Steve F.
  • Fishing with Peyton
    Lucas M.
    Lucas M.
  • We caught lots of fish.
    William A.
    William A.
  • best trip I have been on in years
    Constance F.
    Constance F.
  • Knew Where the Fish Were
    Travis C.
    Travis C.
  • September fishing trip
    Chasity K.
    Chasity K.
  • September fishing trip
    David L.
    David L.
  • Captain is all about finding fish!
    Mark K.
    Mark K.
  • what a great experience
    Philip B.
    Philip B.
  • Disappointing
    David F.
    David F.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Trophy
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
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
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for fish cleaning. The filets are bagged and labeled for your ease of storing and cooking.
Drinks
Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
Kids under 12 must wear a lifevest while underway. Please ask before the trip if one is available or bring a personal lifevest for your child.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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