Gills & Bills Guide Service
Gills & Bills Guide Service
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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Mark AschRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 2026 • 2 adultsHad 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.
Jereme MartinRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Trip
8 Hour Trip (AM) on June 17, 2026 • 2 adultsGot a limit of reds,didn’t take long Mr. Austin Woods was our captain he is very knowledgeable about the area, it was my son and I that was fishing. I would highly recommend Gills and Bills for your next trip, I will definitely book again when I return to Lake Charles.
Ashley Jordan5.0VerifiedThe BEST family trip
8 Hour Trip (AM) on June 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe had the BEST trip today with Captain Conlon! Very knowledgeable about the lake, where fish are and so patient and helpful getting our son on the fish! We cant wait to book again!
Wendy AycockRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Guide, Great Fishing, Great Time
4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 27, 2026 • 2 adultsWe 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.
Brad Gorgichuk5.0VerifiedChilly but great day!!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on November 29, 2025 • 2 adultsWas a chilly morning to be on the water but Captain Mike worked hard to get us on fish! slow start to the day but almost every spot he tried produced a couple fish. Would definitely be back for another round with these guys!!
Stephen Hellmann5.0Verifiedgreat trip all around!
4 Hour trip (PM) on March 18, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childgreat 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!
Richard Sigstad5.0VerifiedGreat day on the water!
8 Hour Trip (AM) on November 5, 2025 • 4 adultsHad a fun time with captain Andrew, it started a little slow but Andrew worked some spots and put us on a bunch of nice speckled trout. Turned into a great time, would highly recommend captain Andrew!!
David W Perkins5.0VerifiedGreat day trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2026 • 3 adultsMike was a great guide. We will be back
James Evans5.0VerifiedTerrific first time experience!
4 Hour trip (PM) on February 18, 2026 • 2 adultsCouldn’t have asked for a better first time experience fishing in Louisiana. Accommodated 2 of us on short notice.
Cody Mauldin5.0VerifiedGreat day on the water
4-8 Hour CASINO pick up on April 17, 2026 • 2 adultsBookinh with Conlon was a great choice. looking forward to fishing with him next time.
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We had a good trip with Gills and Bills and Captain Josh. We fished the northern end of the area and caught 29 speckled trout. Josh had to work at it as the fish on this trip were smaller - so it took us a while to get to our legal limits. Josh was persistent, moving his way from spot to spot catching a few at a time until we were finished . We really appreciated how hard he worked to find the fish. Used artificials the whole time . We would fish with him again.
thanks for letting Gills & Bills earn your business!
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.
thanks for coming!!
Got a limit of reds,didn’t take long Mr. Austin Woods was our captain he is very knowledgeable about the area, it was my son and I that was fishing. I would highly recommend Gills and Bills for your next trip, I will definitely book again when I return to Lake Charles.
thanks yall for fishing with G&B!
Captain was very accomodating and really nice boat. Highly recommend!
thank you for choosing G&B!
We had the BEST trip today with Captain Conlon! Very knowledgeable about the lake, where fish are and so patient and helpful getting our son on the fish! We cant wait to book again!
thanks for coming yall were great to be with today!
FAQs about Gills & Bills Guide Service
- US $725 per group, additional US $275 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $725 per group, additional US $275 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $725 per group, additional US $275 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip (AM) (8 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $275 per person after 3 guests - 4-8 Hour CASINO pick up (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live shrimp, live pogy, live mullet)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and package every fish you keep!)
- Drinks (Every trip includes ice cold bottled water!)
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
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