Reel Screamers Guide Service 

4.9/5 (47 reviews)
 
State licensed
 259 Rosethorn Lane, Grand Isle, LA 70358, United States

Reel Screamers Guide Service invites you for an exciting fishing adventure on Grand Isle, Louisiana. The charter operates full time and is owned and operated by Captain Daryl Carpenter who has fished the waters of Louisiana his entire life. He works with an extremely experienced and professional crew of fishermen who will make sure your day on the waters is fun and productive.

You will fish aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay center console, originally built in 2007, and restored in 2016. The boat was repowered in 2019 with a brand-new, fuel-efficient 250 HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots. This speed makes it reliable in getting you to and from the targeted location in a satisfactory time frame.

The crew fishes year-round and they are dedicated to treating you as a customer, thus doing everything they can to make sure that you have a good time on the water. Their trips are tailored to your request, usually leaving the dock at or just before first light. Your targeted species on the inshore trip will be Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Sheepshead.

You will spend the day interacting with the crew and soaking in nature, while the crew works their magic. They will give their all to try keeping your lines tight and your reels screaming. Once you return to the dock, you are free to relax in the shade, grab a delicious lunch, take a nap, or whatever tickles your fancy while the crew professionally cleans and fillets your catch.

Enjoy your day on the beautiful waters of Louisiana, and have a great fishing experience with Reel Screamers Guide Service!

Note: We have done everything we can to keep our prices as low as possible however the current economic environment has forced us to make some adjustments. Customers will be charged an additional $50 fuel surcharge as long as fuel prices remain above $4 a gallon.

Reel Screamers Guide Service

Charter Operator

Reel Screamers Guide Service

22 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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2 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
3 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
4 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Stellar trip, in lack luster weather.
Stellar trip, in lack luster weather.
Half day with Capt Daryl Carpenter
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

88%

Showing 1 - 5 of 47 reviews
Derrick D.
Derrick D.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

2 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore on April 26, 2025

 

 Derrick D. recommends Reel Screamers Guide Service

Adam B.
Adam B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Stellar trip, in lack luster weather.

VERIFIED

3 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore on March 24, 2024

Daryl made the trip. Weather was not ideal....mostly wind, but Captain Daryl worked his tail off to get us into fish. He was a patient and competent teacher. Our family loved the experience, we will definitely be back. Give Daryl a call and talk to him you'll quickly realize he's the real deal, Cajun fish master.

Daryl made the trip. Weather was not ideal....mostly wind, but Captain Daryl worked his tail off to get us into fish. He was a patient and competent teacher. Our family loved the experience, we will definitely be back. Give Daryl a call and talk to him you'll quickly realize he's the real deal, Cajun fish master.  

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 Adam B. recommends Reel Screamers Guide Service
Reel Screamers Guide Service
Reel Screamers Guide Service (The Charter Operator)
Replied on March 25, 2024
Adam, thank you for the kind words. We really enjoyed having you, Walter kept me smiling once he got a little talkative. Enjoy the rest of your stay, look forward to seeing you again.

Charles S.
Charles S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Family Learning Trip

VERIFIED

3 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore on August 3, 2023

Capt./Mr. Daryl was great for our particular fishing trip. He was patient and super helpful with my novice to fishing family. He did such a great job at putting us on fish. The true mark of a successful outing was when my family asked when can we do this again and soon! This was a blast! Thank you, Mr. Daryl!!

Capt./Mr. Daryl was great for our particular fishing trip. He was patient and super helpful with my novice to fishing family. He did such a great job at putting us on fish. The true mark of a successful outing was when my family asked when can we do this again and soon! This was a blast! Thank you, Mr. Daryl!!  

 Charles S. recommends Reel Screamers Guide Service

Bart T.
Bart T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Specks

VERIFIED

3 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore on April 19, 2024

Caught fish. Early and plenty.

Caught fish. Early and plenty.  

 Bart T. recommends Reel Screamers Guide Service

Ellis T.
Ellis T.

Mobile, Alabama

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED

2 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore on August 24, 2021

My son and myself chartered our fishing trip through Captain Daryl. He was very knowledgeable of the area and knew where the fish were biting. We caught 40 of our 50 limit on speckled trout, caught a few white trout, and a 40 pound black drum. He kept us laughing and he is very safety conscious. We are already discussing our next charter fishing with Captain Daryl. Unfortunately, this site is not allowing me to share my photos.

My son and myself chartered our fishing trip through Captain Daryl. He was very knowledgeable of the area and knew where the fish were biting. We caught 40 of our 50 limit on speckled trout, caught a few white trout, and a 40 pound black drum. He kept us laughing and he is very safety conscious. We are already discussing our next charter fishing with Captain Daryl. Unfortunately, this site is not allowing me to share my photos.  

 Ellis T. recommends Reel Screamers Guide Service
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FAQs about Reel Screamers Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Reel Screamers Guide Service?

Reel Screamers Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group - 2 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Person Fishing Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Screamers Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Reel Screamers Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
What's included in the trip price with Reel Screamers Guide Service?

Trips booked with Reel Screamers Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Additional charge for live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is generally included on our trips)
What types of fishing does Reel Screamers Guide Service offer?

Reel Screamers Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (In general our trips remain in the marshes and coastal areas. Your safety is our priority and experience has told us that it is not wise to venture offshore with a single power plant.)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Screamers Guide Service offer?

Reel Screamers Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Screamers Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Screamers Guide Service include:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your operator

Reel Screamers Guide Service

Grand Isle, Louisiana, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
52 Customer reviews
Response time 15 hours
Member since February 2017

Captain Daryl Carpenter is the owner and operator of Reel Screamers Guide Service. He has fished the freshwater spillways of south Louisiana since he was a boy. His desire to catch bigger fish had led him to the banks of the Gulf of Mexico where he found his personal haven and the bass boat was quickly sold. He then started the charter and grown it to a 3 boat operation offering inshore and nearshore trips.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

In general our trips remain in the marshes and coastal areas. Your safety is our priority and experience has told us that it is not wise to venture offshore with a single power plant.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Additional charge for live bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning is generally included on our trips

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child Friendly

Children are always welcome. In the last 21 years we’ve had some wonderful trips that were centered around getting the kids involved. We try to amend the trip as necessary to keep them engaged as long as possible.

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

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Grand Isle right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead