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We offers inland saltwater adventures out of Barataria / Lafitte, Louisiana, just a short 45 minute drive from New Orleans. Explore the beautiful and abundant marshes and bays. Have fun with your family and friends fishing with the locals like the locals.

The area’s beautiful bayous and the Barataria Basin offer some of the most amazing fishing in the South. The waters are home to Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Bass, and many more.

Big Dog Fishing Charters caters to your specific needs and wishes whether it’s your first time on the water or you’re an experienced angler. Your captain will guide you through the basics before you make your first cast. As well as that, he will assist you throughout the adventure.

All the charters are private and usually depart at a safe light. Morning trips typically last approx. 6.5 hours, which allows you plenty of time to master the cast and make a great catch possible. Afternoon trips last approx. 5 hours.

You will be fishing aboard 21-24’ vessels with outboard engines that will power you and three fishing buddies to the hottest grounds in the area. As well as that, the modern navigational and fish-finding electronics will save you time while searching for fish.

All trips come with gear, tackle, bait, and lures. When you’re done fishing, the captain will clean and bag the catch for you. All you have to do is purchase fishing licenses, grab some food and drinks, and hop on board!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter
    Just booked! Last booked: 4 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    Enjoy the morning bite and target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Drum, Flounder, and more exciting species. This trip will begin approximately 15 minutes before sunrise. However, the departure time can be flexible to fit your schedule. Charter lasts approximately 6+ hours. We are typically fishing within 10 - 25 minutes of leaving our dock. We usually return to our private dock by 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. 4 people maximum per boat plus the captain. If lodging with Us we will pick up at YOUR DOCK
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    Afternoon trip departs approx. 2:00 p.m. and returns before dark. During winter months the starting time is based upon the sunset, you'll depart around 4-5 hours before dusk. Enjoy an exciting afternoon in the Lafitte Basin, fishing for Red and Black Drum, Flounder, Trout, and more inshore favorites.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Matt G.
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Great last minute fishing trip!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 28, 2024
We booked our fishing trip the night before and they were very quick to confirm our trip. The weather was beautiful, kind of...
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VERIFIED   NEW  Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on November 17, 2024
Captain Ron put us on the fish. He was extremely kind and patient. We got our limit of big redfish by 11am. We will definitely...
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Michelle N.
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 9, 2024
Captain Chad was incredible. Helped everyone out when we needed help. He drove the boat so smoothly I didn’t even get seasick!...
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Travis L.
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Capt Ron for the win

VERIFIED   Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on July 20, 2024
Captain Ron put us on fish from the beginning to the end. Nice guy with a great boat, very fun to hang with and knowledgeable....
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Devin B.
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on July 13, 2024
Had a great time with Captain Alden, started off slow but we definitely made up for it . We caught more than enough fish!
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FAQs about Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter (6 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing (Barataria Basin )
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your operator

David Bourgeois
Barataria, Louisiana, United States
19 Fishing Reports
285 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2014
Born and raised on the Bayous of Lafitte (Barataria Basin). There is no greater way of life or joy than to share our heritage with those visiting New Orleans. I love to see the light in people's eyes as they land their catch - whether it is their 1st or 100th fish, it is always a pleasure to share a bit of the Bayou with others. I own and operate Big Dog Fishing Charters and have a team of Captains waiting to show you a great time!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 350HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Barataria Basin
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Age 3+ due to length of Charter and Life Jacket
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal

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