Louisiana Lagniappe Charters 

4.9/5 (114 reviews)
 
State licensed
vob.svg Veteran owned
 Cypress Cove Road, cypress cove marina , Venice, LA 70091, United States
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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 24’ North Star center console. Built in 2016, 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

10 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Full Day Trip - Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $900 
Red Snapper
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 14 - Sep 6 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $1,000 
There are 22 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 114 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (494)

Red snapper
Great morning with Captain Scott!
Great morning with Captain Scott!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

96%

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Chelle L.
Chelle L.

New Orleans, LA

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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!

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...  

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Scott Pelas
Scott Pelas (The Captain)
Replied on June 2, 2025
Thank you for such a great review!! It was so nice fishing with your family all while hauling in beautiful red snapper!! Hope to see yall again ! Great time with Great people!!
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Taryn M.
Taryn M.

New Orleans, Louisiana

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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!

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!  

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Scott Pelas
Scott Pelas (The Captain)
Replied on June 2, 2025
Thank you for the great review!! It was a pleasure to fish with yall and your girls. They so reminded me of fishing w my daughters!! Glad yall enjoyed the trip. Hope to see and fish with yall agajn!! Thank yall!!
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Samuel T.
Samuel T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Time!!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip - Inshore on April 5, 2025

Weather was horrible and very windy. But our guide made sure that we had a great experience! Would strongly recommend to anyone to book a fishing trip with Louisiana Lagniappe. Our guide (Scott Pelas) showed us a great time. I’ll definitely go fishing with him again.

Weather was horrible and very windy. But our guide made sure that we had a great experience! Would strongly recommend to anyone to book a fishing trip with Louisiana Lagniappe. Our guide (Scott Pelas) showed us a great time. I’ll definitely go fishing with him again.  

 Samuel T. recommends Louisiana Lagniappe Charters
Scott Pelas
Scott Pelas (The Captain)
Replied on April 6, 2025
Thanks for the review Mr Samuel. Very nice crew w you.i look forward to fishing with you in better conditions!!

Dustin S.
Dustin S.

Fort Worth, Texas

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Red snapper

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Red Snapper on June 11, 2025

Less than a hour Mr Scott had us with our limit.

Less than a hour Mr Scott had us with our limit.  

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Allen S.
Allen S.

Dayton, Ohio

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day trip

Full Day Trip - Inshore on May 25, 2025

Captain Scott was outstanding. I’ve never fished the Gulf. Captain Scott helped me learn how to fish the difference between the types of fish. I would fish with Captain Scott anytime I could without a doubt.

Captain Scott was outstanding. I’ve never fished the Gulf. Captain Scott helped me learn how to fish the difference between the types of fish. I would fish with Captain Scott anytime I could without a doubt.  

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Scott Pelas
Scott Pelas (The Captain)
Replied on June 5, 2025
Thank you for a great review!! Glad you enjoyed your fishing trip!! I look forward to fishing with you again!! Tight lines sir!!
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FAQs about Louisiana Lagniappe Charters

What are the trip rates for Louisiana Lagniappe Charters?

Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $900 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip - Inshore (7 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters?

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
What's included in the trip price with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters?

Trips booked with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (Live bait available for a small surcharge)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included)
What types of fishing does Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offer?

Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Mississippi River )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offer?

Louisiana Lagniappe Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Louisiana Lagniappe Charters?

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

Meet your captain

Scott Pelas

Venice, Louisiana, United States

11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
114 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2016
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

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

Your boat

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

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Mississippi River

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Drift Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the 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.

Listing policies

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 to pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
22 people are looking at this charter.