Big Dog Fishing Charters is a locally-run guide service offering exciting adventures in the shallow waters of Louisiana’s Lafitte Basin. Explore the local saltwater lakes, flats, bays, and backwaters in search of the area’s top gamefish. Bring your friends, your family, or just yourself and get ready to catch a ton of fish!
Captain David Bourgeois is the owner of the business and runs many of the trips himself. He operates several boats in the area and can’t run them all at once, though, so he has gathered together a team of the area’s best guides. It may not be Capt. David who takes you out, but he guarantees it will be someone who really knows their stuff.
You will heading out on a 23’ bay boat which has been custom-built to explore these winding waters without running aground. The vessel was built in 2012 and has been regularly maintained ever since to keep her in top working order. She can carry 4 guests in comfort and cruises at speed in open water, thanks to her 250 HP Mercury engine.
Anglers of any age or experience level are warmly welcome aboard. Whether you’re out to catch your first fish or you’re chasing your personal best after a lifetime of big hookups, the captain will work hard to give you an unforgettable day on the water.
You will be using quality light tackle and a selection of lures to bring in anything from Redfish and Trout to Flounder and Sheepshead. All necessary equipment is provided free of charge. The only thing you need to bring is a fishing license and a cooler to pack all your fish in at the end of the day. There’s going to be a lot of it!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
97%
May 31, 2025
Morning Charter
The whole experience from booking with Susan,web site, communications, lodging and, a great "Captain Ron". Exceeded expectations, made you feel like family. After we left they found my little brothers wallet and shipped it to NM, Therefore must add exceptional integrity.
The whole experience from booking with Susan,web site, communications, lodging and, a great "Captain Ron". Exceeded expectations,...
Jul 17, 2025
Morning Charter
Weather was turning bad but they managed to get us out and on some fish.
Weather was turning bad but they managed to get us out and on some fish.
Jun 25, 2025
Morning Charter
My Captain for the morning 6 hour trip was Chad. He keep me on fish the whole time and very informative about the area and the different fish that we were fishing for. I had a good day and will book with Big Dog again
My Captain for the morning 6 hour trip was Chad. He keep me on fish the whole time and very informative about the area and the...
Sep 2, 2024
Morning Charter
Jul 10, 2024
Morning Charter
We went out with capt Alden the built in fish finder guide. When capt Alden says I guarantee you’ll catch your limit he means it. He did a masterful job of avoiding bad weather getting our limits quick and putting us on the fish. He put us on the spots with the fish and when the bit turned off he moved to the next spot where the bite was back on.
We went out with capt Alden the built in fish finder guide. When capt Alden says I guarantee you’ll catch your limit he means...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (56)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Crew
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Morning Charter on May 31, 2025
The whole experience from booking with Susan,web site, communications, lodging and, a great "Captain Ron". Exceeded expectations, made you feel like family. After we left they found my little brothers wallet and shipped it to NM, Therefore must add exceptional integrity.
The whole experience from booking with Susan,web site, communications, lodging and, a great "Captain Ron". Exceeded expectations, made you feel like family. After we left they found my little brothers wallet and shipped it to NM, Therefore must add exceptional integrity.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Charter on July 17, 2025
Weather was turning bad but they managed to get us out and on some fish.
Weather was turning bad but they managed to get us out and on some fish.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Charter on June 25, 2025
My Captain for the morning 6 hour trip was Chad. He keep me on fish the whole time and very informative about the area and the different fish that we were fishing for. I had a good day and will book with Big Dog again
My Captain for the morning 6 hour trip was Chad. He keep me on fish the whole time and very informative about the area and the different fish that we were fishing for. I had a good day and will book with Big Dog again
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Charter on September 2, 2024
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning Charter on July 10, 2024
We went out with capt Alden the built in fish finder guide. When capt Alden says I guarantee you’ll catch your limit he means it. He did a masterful job of avoiding bad weather getting our limits quick and putting us on the fish. He put us on the spots with the fish and when the bit turned off he moved to the next spot where the bite was back on.
We went out with capt Alden the built in fish finder guide. When capt Alden says I guarantee you’ll catch your limit he means it. He did a masterful job of avoiding bad weather getting our limits quick and putting us on the fish. He put us on the spots with the fish and when the bit turned off he moved to the next spot where the bite was back on.