Calcutta Gold – MoistCat 

4.2/5 (3 reviews)
 Sports Marina Road 237, Venice, LA 70091, United States

Calcutta Gold – MoistCat 

Venice, LA, United States
37 ft
6
4.2/5 (3 reviews)

Book your next trip with Calcutta Gold and find out what makes the fishing in Venice so unique. Captain Eric will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of sportfishing experience.

Around here it's common to catch Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Swordfish, Red Snapper, and more, depending on the time of year. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! 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 permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Eric operates the MoistCat, a 37' Freeman catamaran with capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to get 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.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Eric below and start planning your trip today!

Book your next trip with Calcutta Gold and find out what makes the fishing in Venice so unique. Captain Eric will be your guide, which allows you to benefit from years of sportfishing experience.

Around here it's common to catch Yellowfin Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Swordfish, Red Snapper, and more, depending on the time of year. On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! 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 permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Capt. Eric operates the MoistCat, a 37' Freeman catamaran with capacity for 6 passengers. It has outriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to get 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.

You can't go wrong when you bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Eric below and start planning your trip today!

Eric Newberry
Captain
Eric Newberry
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 5:45 AM
Snapper (Red)
Swordfish
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+1
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 3 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.2
3 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
3.7
Captain & crew
4.3
Fishing Experience

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Albert Marcano
Albert Marcano
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Yellowfin Captain Josh and Captain Erick
Full Day Trip – Offshore on February 20, 20266 adults

Best times catching Yellowfin with Capt Josh ans Capt Erick. Hard working and cool people that will put younon the fish. If you plan a trip to Venice you gotta go with them. Right boat, right equipment, tackle, bait, lures…5/5 starts rating

Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Eric Newberry
Response from Captain

thank you so much for your review Albert

Brian Olivier
Brian Olivier
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
4.3
Verified
Fishing with Eric
Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 15, 20266 adults

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Eric Newberry
Response from Captain

thanks for your review

Jake Barnes
Jake Barnes
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
3.3
Verified
Crew was hard working and knowledgeable
Full Day Trip – Offshore on October 3, 20243 adults

Josh was the captain Austin was the crew Josh had a very poor attitude and got snippy at us while he was trying to teach us he needs to learn some serious communication skills Austin was just as knowledgeable and he was patient kind and knew how to teach people without belittling them the first time they ever tuna fished.

FAQs about Calcutta Gold – MoistCat

Calcutta Gold – MoistCat offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $2,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Calcutta Gold – MoistCat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Calcutta Gold – MoistCat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Calcutta Gold – MoistCat offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Gulf of Mexico)
Calcutta Gold – MoistCat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Calcutta Gold – MoistCat include:
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Eric Newberry
Eric Newberry
Eric Newberry

Venice, Louisiana, United States

47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2022

Captain Eric was born and raised in Plaquemines Parish and has been fishing these waters since he was born. He got into offshore fishing in his early teenage years and hasn't looked back since. Captain Eric charter fishes because he loves the way people react to their first Tuna, Swordfish, or Mahi. It's what keeps the captain doing what he does.

Our Team
Allan B.

Allan B.

Captain

Josh E.

Josh E.

Captain

Cassandra B.

Cassandra B.

Business partner

47 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2022

Captain Eric was born and raised in Plaquemines Parish and has been fishing these waters since he was born. He got into offshore fishing in his early teenage years and hasn't looked back since. Captain Eric charter fishes because he loves the way people react to their first Tuna, Swordfish, or Mahi. It's what keeps the captain doing what he does.

Our Team
Allan B.

Allan B.

Captain

Josh E.

Josh E.

Captain

Cassandra B.

Cassandra B.

Business partner

The fish you can target

Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Swordfish
Swordfish
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Freeman
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
4 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Gulf of Mexico

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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

What’s biting in Venice right now

Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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