Louisiana Lagniappe Charters 

5.0
(134 reviews)
 
State licensed
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Veteran Owned
 Cypress Cove Road, cypress cove marina , Venice, LA 70091, United States–

Louisiana Lagniappe Charters 

Venice, LA, United States
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26 ft
6
5.0
(134 reviews)

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Louisiana Lagniappe Charters invites you down to the sprawling shallows of the Mississippi River Delta to explore the bayous and backwaters the area is known for. You also have the flexibility to fish different waterways around the New Orleans area depending on seasons and fishing reports.

Captain Scott Pelas will showcase the diverse fisheries the area is so blessed with. He will get you on Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and more in this shallow water wonderland. When the weather permits, you can even bounce out to an oil rig to pick up some Red, Mangrove, and Vermilion Snappers.

Whatever you do, you'll be in safe hands aboard Capt. Scott's 26' Triton center console. Built in 2020, the boat can carry six guests securely and in comfort. She has a trolling motor to let you navigate the skinny waters with ease and a livewell to keep your bait fighting .

Capt. Scott is here to make your trip is special, and he will go far above and beyond to do so. From arranging lodging on the water or in the city to preparing live bait for you ahead of the trip to save you valuable fishing time, he will do whatever he can to guarantee an enjoyable charter for you and your party.

So what are you waiting for? Head on down to Venice, LA and get ready for a great day on the water!

Louisiana Lagniappe Charters invites you down to the sprawling shallows of the Mississippi River Delta to explore the bayous and backwaters the area is known for. You also have the flexibility to fish different waterways around the New Orleans area depending on seasons and fishing reports.

Captain Scott Pelas will showcase the diverse fisheries the area is so blessed with. He will get you on Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and more in this shallow water wonderland. When the weather permits, you can even bounce out to an oil rig to pick up some Red, Mangrove, and Vermilion Snappers.

Whatever you do, you'll be in safe hands aboard Capt. Scott's 26' Triton center console. Built in 2020, the boat can carry six guests securely and in comfort. She has a trolling motor to let you navigate the skinny waters with ease and a livewell to keep your bait fighting .

Capt. Scott is here to make your trip is special, and he will go far above and beyond to do so. From arranging lodging on the water or in the city to preparing live bait for you ahead of the trip to save you valuable fishing time, he will do whatever he can to guarantee an enjoyable charter for you and your party.

So what are you waiting for? Head on down to Venice, LA and get ready for a great day on the water!

Scott Pelas
Captain
Scott Pelas
11 years of experience
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Full Day Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 28 - Sep 6
Snapper (Red)
Sheepshead
Triggerfish (Gray)
US $1,100
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (617)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (134)

  • Britney Floyd
    Britney Floyd
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Day on the water with captain Scott will be a trip of a lifetime

    Red Snapper on June 24, 2026

    20/10 recommendation for Louisiana lagniappe charters captain Scott Pelas we have booked trips with him the pass two years and he has yet to disappoint us great all around guy also last year was the first time we meet and we have talked through the year and became friends. So we are already waiting on nexts years trip with him. so if you are looking for a guided trip rather it inshore or snapper fishing I promise you will not find another captain thats want you to caught fish as much as you do your self. thanks again for another great trip of fishing and your great hospitality as a person.

  • Brad L
    Brad L
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Snapper Fishing

    Red Snapper on June 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    We booked two days and the weather was perfect for both days. Captain Scott led us to the snappers! Day 1 was fast fishing for Red Snappers so we were able to spend some time catching Vermilions also. Near nonstop action. Day 2 we also had great Red Snapper fishing, but the sharks were more active and stole our fish and rigs several times so we were more on the move on Day 2 trying to keep away from the sharks. We had a great time thanks to Captain Scott’s knowledge and experience!

  • Zac Wedemeyer
    Zac Wedemeyer
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent guide and trip

    Full Day Trip - Inshore on March 7, 2026 • 3 adults

    I've fished with guides in Alaska, Minnesota, Missouri, Mexico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Australia, and Scott is probably the best guide I've ever had. Us three middle-age guys had a fantastic two day trip in the marsh and caught redfish limits both days along with several throwbacks on both ends of the slot. Scott knows how long to stay put and when to move, and he had us consistently on fish all day long. His boat is roomy, clean, and comfortable and his gear is high quality and well maintained. Scott is happy to give as much support as you need, or let you do your thing. And he's a heck of a nice guy. If we go back to the Venice area, we'll absolutely be calling on Scott.

  • Brendan Mcnamara
    Brendan Mcnamara
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Destination Fishing Trip Ever

    Red Snapper on May 23, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had a group of five down to Venice for our first time. Captain Scott was a great captain who helped us land our limit of snapper and made our weekend trip to Venice perfect. He was accomodating, professional, and great for the experienced and inexperienced fisherman in our group. We all had a great time, trusted Scott’s judgement, and he nailed it. He provided everything we needed to make the most of it!

  • Robert  Pool
    Robert Pool
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Scott

    Red Snapper on May 30, 2026 • 4 adults

    We went out RedSnapper fishing and after we had our limit witch was probably 30 min we came back and caught our limit of red fish that took longer but the captain (Scott) was doing his best to put us on fish. He knew his equipment and the fish we were after. Super good guy we really enjoyed our day and look forward to next year. I've fished with other captain but this was the best

  • Lisa Kaminski
    Lisa Kaminski
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had the best time!

    Red Snapper on August 15, 2026 • 5 adults

    We had a great experience! This was our first time fishing in Louisiana, and our captain was knowledgeable, patient, and extremely helpful. He knew exactly where to take us, helped us bait our poles, and was very responsive leading up to our trip. We had a great time and would definitely recommend him!

  • Chelle L
    Chelle L
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Limited Out!

    Red Snapper on June 1, 2025

    Family + perfect weather + awesome boat captain = One amazing day!! Captain Scott was wonderful. He worked tirelessly keeping our hooks baited, our snapped lines fixed, all while keeping up with our FISH ON calls!! We limited in less than 3 hours. We originally booked the on shore experience but he called us and said that the snapper would likely be our best bet. He was 100 percent on point! Captain Scott was amazing with our girls (ages 15, 12 and 10) and it was everything we hoped for and more. If you’re looking for a family trip, this is the one to book. We can’t wait to book again!

  • Barnabus Tibbs Jr
    Barnabus Tibbs Jr
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience with knowledgeable Captain

    Red Snapper on July 12, 2025 • 4 adults

    Capt Scott knows his craft and we enjoyed our time out on water he has a good boat and equipment. Ran into a parking lot at the oil rig, so capt switched the plan and took us straight to a great spot to drop and hook up on big red snappers and caught our limit in a short time. Afterwards we headed inshore and we did ok on finding the red fish. He gave some good fishing pointers and afterwards took us in and cleaned & fileted our catch. I will rebook with him in future and recommend him to anyone.

  • Marc Mcclure
    Marc Mcclure
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Above and beyond!

    Full Day Trip - Inshore on November 8, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Scott Pelas really took care of us. Catching the limit on snapper was great but his knowledge and friendliness were even better. Look forward to the next trip with him.

  • Taryn Mannino
    Taryn Mannino
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Red Snapper Limit

    Red Snapper on June 1, 2025

    We booked a last minute trip for our family the day before. Ended up getting the best trip we could possibly imagine. Captain Scott was amazing. He put us directly on the fish and we all got our limit within 2 hours. He was so patient with our girls, worked hard to keep us all going and make sure we had the absolute best time possible. Highly recommend Scott with Louisiana Lagnaippe Charters. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you for the memories!

FAQs about Louisiana Lagniappe Charters

Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Live bait available for a small surcharge)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included)
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Mississippi River )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Scott Pelas
Scott Pelas
Venice, Louisiana, United States
15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
134 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2016
Captain Scott Pelas was born and raised on the bayou and always knew he wanted to work on the water. He has been running charters for the last eight years, but has been fishing in the area for ten times that! Capt. Scott enjoys going
Scott Pelas
Scott Pelas
Fully verified
US veteran
15
reports
134
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Scott Pelas was born and raised on the bayou and always knew he wanted to work on the water. He has been running charters for the last eight years, but has been fishing in the area for ten times that! Capt. Scott enjoys going

The fish you can target

Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Tripletail
Tripletail
Alligator Gar
Alligator Gar
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • October fishing trip
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    Giovani A.
    Giovani A.
  • Angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Black Drum
    Mikelle F.
    Mikelle F.
    Captain Scott went above and beyond to make us all comfortable and fishing at all times! He’s ON IT!! great personality and we’re already looking forward to our trip with him next year! even adding a day or two! You will not regret booking with him!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a calm waterway, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Martti P.
    Martti P.
    great fun
  • A group of four anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying an impressive haul of fish at Cypress Cove Marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Redfish is on fire in Venice La
  • Angler proudly holds a large redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat, with another passenger visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Redfish
    Lisa K.
    Lisa K.
    We had a great experience! This was our first time fishing in Louisiana, and our captain was knowledgeable, patient, and extremely helpful. He knew exactly where to take us, helped us bait our poles, and was very responsive leading up to our trip. We had a great time and would definitely recommend him!
  • A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Red Snapper at Cypress Cove Marina.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    James W.
    James W.
    Capt Scott was great. Very knowledgeable captain, very nice boat that was able to fish 4 people comfortably. He put us in the fish. We caught our limit of Red Snapper. We would definitely book again!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Brad L.
    Brad L.
    We booked two days and the weather was perfect for both days. Captain Scott led us to the snappers! Day 1 was fast fishing for Red Snappers so we were able to spend some time catching Vermilions also. Near nonstop action. Day 2 we also had great Red Snapper fishing, but the sharks were more active and stole our fish and rigs several times so we were more on the move on Day 2 trying to keep away from the sharks. We had a great time thanks to Captain Scott’s knowledge and experience!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Robert  P.
    Robert P.
    We went out RedSnapper fishing and after we had our limit witch was probably 30 min we came back and caught our limit of red fish that took longer but the captain (Scott) was doing his best to put us on fish. He knew his equipment and the fish we were after. Super good guy we really enjoyed our day and look forward to next year. I've fished with other captain but this was the best
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the vibrant colors of the catch against a cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Snapper season is in full effect 4 snapper per person
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Brendan M.
    Brendan M.
    We had a group of five down to Venice for our first time. Captain Scott was a great captain who helped us land our limit of snapper and made our weekend trip to Venice perfect. He was accomodating, professional, and great for the experienced and inexperienced fisherman in our group. We all had a great time, trusted Scott’s judgement, and he nailed it. He provided everything we needed to make the most of it!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Triton
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Live bait available for a small surcharge
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
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
 Checks
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Venice right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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