Captain Martha Spencer 

 
State licensed
 35427 Louisiana 23, Buras, LA 70041, United States

Captain Martha Spencer 

Up to 9 miles
Buras, LA, United States
24 ft
5

Book your next trip with Captain Martha Spencer and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Buras for more.

Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions. On the day of your trip you're likely to bottom fish using light tackle.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep 'em happy!

You'll be casting lines from a 24' Skeeter bay boat with space for 5 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. It is recommended to
book additional boats if more than 4 anglers for comfort and fishability with casting. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Other drinks are welcome to go in built in cooler. Please keep portable coolers in vehicle. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should 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 Captain Martha Spencer!

Book your next trip with Captain Martha Spencer and find out what keeps anglers coming back to Buras for more.

Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, and more can be found in these waters, depending on conditions. On the day of your trip you're likely to bottom fish using light tackle.

Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to keep 'em happy!

You'll be casting lines from a 24' Skeeter bay boat with space for 5 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. It is recommended to
book additional boats if more than 4 anglers for comfort and fishability with casting. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you.

Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and a hat. Other drinks are welcome to go in built in cooler. Please keep portable coolers in vehicle. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should 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 Captain Martha Spencer!

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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Snapper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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FAQs about Captain Martha Spencer

Captain Martha Spencer offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Snapper (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Martha Spencer, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Martha Spencer include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in trip payment and done upon completion of charter )
  • Drinks (Waters are provided but cooler space accessible for customers to bring food/beverages)
Captain Martha Spencer offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Captain Martha Spencer offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Captain Martha Spencer include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Martha Spencer
Martha Spencer
Martha Spencer

Buras, Louisiana, United States

ID & license verified
Member since February 2026

Benefit from Capt. Martha's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Buras. Using bottom fishing, spinning, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Drum, Short-Tail Red Snapper (Ehu) and Redfish. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

ID & license verified
Member since February 2026

Benefit from Capt. Martha's extensive knowledge of the local fishing areas and ensure a memorable fishing trip for your group in Buras. Using bottom fishing, spinning, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Black Drum, Short-Tail Red Snapper (Ehu) and Redfish. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in trip payment and done upon completion of charter
Drinks
Waters are provided but cooler space accessible for customers to bring food/beverages

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.

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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
We encourage kids to learn to fish! Please have a responsible chaperone and I'd say expect a shorter day if they are under 8 years old. Also; life jackets are required for children
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Buras right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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