1st Up Outfitters 

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State licensed
 237 Sports Marina Road, Venice, LA 70091, United States

1st Up Outfitters 

Venice, LA, United States
27 ft
6
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If you're ready to go fishing in Venice, book a trip with 1st Up Outfitters.

Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tripletail, and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year.

During the trip you might be spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Capt. Blake operates a 27' Center console with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Blake will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

You might need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. 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.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with 1st Up Outfitters!

If you're ready to go fishing in Venice, book a trip with 1st Up Outfitters.

Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Cobia, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tripletail, and more could be biting if you come at the right time of year.

During the trip you might be spinning, popping, trolling, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. You're welcome to bring snacks to stay fueled throughout your trip!

Capt. Blake operates a 27' Center console with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Blake will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

You might need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. 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.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with 1st Up Outfitters!

Blake Henry
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Blake Henry
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Trip availability and prices

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September 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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Nearshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Tripletail
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
Military & First Responder – Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+4
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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FAQs about 1st Up Outfitters

1st Up Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore Trip (7 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Military & First Responder – Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with 1st Up Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with 1st Up Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
1st Up Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
1st Up Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with 1st Up Outfitters include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Blake Henry
Blake Henry

Venice, Louisiana, United States

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Member since August 2026

Operating a 27' Boston Whaler Center console, Capt. Blake ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Venice, Louisiana. Explore these waters teeming with Vermilion Snapper, Speckled Trout and Mangrove Snapper under Blake’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Blake Henry
Blake Henry
Fully verified
2026
member since
~1h
response
Operating a 27' Boston Whaler Center console, Capt. Blake ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Venice, Louisiana. Explore these waters teeming with Vermilion Snapper, Speckled Trout and Mangrove Snapper under Blake’s expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2003
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea 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

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Venice right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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