Gills & Bills Guide Service 

4.9/5 (79 reviews)
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 3955 Henry Pugh Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70605, United States

Gills & Bills Guide Service 

Lake Charles, LA, United States
25 feet
4
4.9/5 (79 reviews)

If you're looking for a fishing trip of a lifetime that you will never forget, Gills & Bills Guide Service can make it happen. This is a professional charter service in Lake Charles, Louisiana run by Captain Conlon Brashear. Capt. Conlon is a very experienced guide that has been fishing the lake his entire life, and loves satisfying his customers by putting them on the fish.

Come aboard his 25' Haynie center console boat, which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, and is equipped with GPS and fishfinder. Its spacious deck will allow you to tackle any of the species found in these waters in comfort.

Lake Charles is home to the best fishing estuary in Louisiana, known as Big Lake or Calcasieu Lake. This place is known for its trophy Trout, big Bull Reds, and an abundance of Flounder. Other species you may encounter include Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Tripletail.

Capt. Conlon offers a variety of trips. For those looking for something more relaxing, there are scenic boating trips up the Calcasieu River. Regular bookings hold up to 4 people per boat, but the captain can also accommodate more guests.

All trips include fishing gear, tackle, and bait, as well as catch cleaning. As an added bonus, all guests will receive a free hat upon arrival.

Pick up is at Hebert's Marina or Calcasieu Point Marina is recommended, while pick up and drop off (by boat) can be organized from Lauberge and Golden Nugget Casinos.

The possibilities are endless with Gills & Bills Guide Service, so come and have an amazing time in these prolific waters!

If you're looking for a fishing trip of a lifetime that you will never forget, Gills & Bills Guide Service can make it happen. This is a professional charter service in Lake Charles, Louisiana run by Captain Conlon Brashear. Capt. Conlon is a very experienced guide that has been fishing the lake his entire life, and loves satisfying his customers by putting them on the fish.

Come aboard his 25' Haynie center console boat, which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. It is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, and is equipped with GPS and fishfinder. Its spacious deck will allow you to tackle any of the species found in these waters in comfort.

Lake Charles is home to the best fishing estuary in Louisiana, known as Big Lake or Calcasieu Lake. This place is known for its trophy Trout, big Bull Reds, and an abundance of Flounder. Other species you may encounter include Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Tripletail.

Capt. Conlon offers a variety of trips. For those looking for something more relaxing, there are scenic boating trips up the Calcasieu River. Regular bookings hold up to 4 people per boat, but the captain can also accommodate more guests.

All trips include fishing gear, tackle, and bait, as well as catch cleaning. As an added bonus, all guests will receive a free hat upon arrival.

Pick up is at Hebert's Marina or Calcasieu Point Marina is recommended, while pick up and drop off (by boat) can be organized from Lauberge and Golden Nugget Casinos.

The possibilities are endless with Gills & Bills Guide Service, so come and have an amazing time in these prolific waters!

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Rating

4.9
79 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Monty Istre
Monty Istre
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
8 Hour Trip (AM) on May 22, 20263 adults
Josh was a great guide! He did everything he could to keep us on the fish, we caught alot just most were not keepers, but we did come home with fish! would definitely fish with Josh again.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
May 30, 2026
thank yall for coming! hope to see yall back again next year👍
Mark Asch
Mark Asch
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2019
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 20262 adults
Had a blast! Highly recommend. We have been with alot of guides trying to find one to stick with for a yearly trip. This is definitely the one, caught a lot of fish even though conditions were not fairable. Capt. Conlon with Gills and Bills was far above the rest. Will definitely see you again next year and hopefully many more.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Response from Captain
May 8, 2026
thanks for coming!!
Wendy Aycock
Wendy Aycock
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Guide, Great Fishing, Great Time
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 20262 adults
We had an awesome day out on the water with Austin. He put us right on the fish and made sure we were catching them the entire time. Super hands on, super helpful and just a fun guy. We caught several fish and had the best time. I highly recommend booking with this guide service.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
March 30, 2026
thanks for choosing Gills & Bills!
Stephen Hellmann
Stephen Hellmann
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
great trip all around!
4 Hour trip (PM) on March 18, 20262 adults1 child
great trip! andrew was great guide, kept moving us around to mske sure we got in dome fish. He was also grest with my 11 yo sone who doesnt have lots of experience. we will be back! highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Flounder
Response from Captain
March 21, 2026
Thanks for fishing with Gills & Bills Guide Service!
Bryce Fuller
Bryce Fuller
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Conlon
4 Hour trip (PM) on May 30, 20263 adults

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4 Hour Trip (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip (AM)
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour trip (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4-8 Hour CASINO pick up
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
79 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (74)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Monty Istre
Monty Istre
Repeat angler
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Louisiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip
8 Hour Trip (AM) on May 22, 20263 adults
Josh was a great guide! He did everything he could to keep us on the fish, we caught alot just most were not keepers, but we did come home with fish! would definitely fish with Josh again.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
May 30, 2026
thank yall for coming! hope to see yall back again next year👍
Mark Asch
Mark Asch
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2019
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Trip!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 20262 adults
Had a blast! Highly recommend. We have been with alot of guides trying to find one to stick with for a yearly trip. This is definitely the one, caught a lot of fish even though conditions were not fairable. Capt. Conlon with Gills and Bills was far above the rest. Will definitely see you again next year and hopefully many more.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Response from Captain
May 8, 2026
thanks for coming!!
Wendy Aycock
Wendy Aycock
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Great Guide, Great Fishing, Great Time
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 20262 adults
We had an awesome day out on the water with Austin. He put us right on the fish and made sure we were catching them the entire time. Super hands on, super helpful and just a fun guy. We caught several fish and had the best time. I highly recommend booking with this guide service.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
March 30, 2026
thanks for choosing Gills & Bills!
Stephen Hellmann
Stephen Hellmann
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
great trip all around!
4 Hour trip (PM) on March 18, 20262 adults1 child
great trip! andrew was great guide, kept moving us around to mske sure we got in dome fish. He was also grest with my 11 yo sone who doesnt have lots of experience. we will be back! highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Flounder
Response from Captain
March 21, 2026
Thanks for fishing with Gills & Bills Guide Service!
Bryce Fuller
Bryce Fuller
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Conlon
4 Hour trip (PM) on May 30, 20263 adults

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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