Chapman’s Charters 

4.8/5 (11 reviews)
 620 Big Lake Street, Lake Charles, LA 70607, United States
4.8/5 (11 reviews)
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620 Big Lake Street
Lake Charles, LA, United States
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Chapman’s Charters specializes in light tackle inshore and nearshore fishing trips out of the Calcasieu Estuary in Hackberry, Louisiana. If you are looking for a fishing trip of a lifetime that you won’t soon forget, Chapman’s Charters is there to make it happen. Captain Billy is a very experienced guide who knows where the fish are biting and hiding.

Join Chapman’s Charters aboard a 24-foot Nautic Start center console, which is well-prepared for the current bite. It comes powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine and has a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots to get you to the fishing grounds quickly. On board this spacious vessel, you will not miss the exhilarating Louisiana fishing experience. The navigational electronics include a Lowrance GPS and a fish finder. There is a Power-Pole shallow water anchor to make sure you stay rooted to the fishing grounds, as well as a Minn Kota wireless trolling motor for a quiet ride. The boat provides comfortable fishing space for up to four guests.

Chapman’s Charters will take you fishing the inshore and nearshore waters, as well as the flats and backcountry. You will be able to enjoy some light tackle action, along with spinning and popping where the opportunity presents itself. Chapman’s Charters offers four and eight-hour trips, where you will be catching Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Black Drum.

A trip with Chapman’s Charters comes inclusive with rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip at no additional charge so that you could take it home with you and taste for dinner later. For your fishing adventure, you will need to bring a Louisiana fishing license, sunscreen, your camera to take a lot of pictures, an ice chest with some soft drinks, appropriate clothes, food, and the desire to catch fish.

After a day out with Chapman’s Charters, you will leave with a box full of fish and lots of memories.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Fishing with Billy
Fishing with Billy
Fishing with Billy
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Angler rating

9
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Showing: 5 of 11 reviews
Bo H.
Bo H.
5.0/5

Jul 7, 2025

Full Day Trip - Casino Dock Pickup

Great time fishing!

VERIFIED
NEW

Capt. Billy was absolutely great. Knowledgeable, polite, and a great captain for our trip. He went out of his way to get us on the water and back home. Everything was perfect, and we had a great time. If you're looking for a quality charter. Look no further. Billy is your guy!

Capt. Billy was absolutely great. Knowledgeable, polite, and a great captain for our trip. He went out of his way to get us...  

 Bo H. recommends Chapman’s Charters
 Bo H. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Anthony L.
Anthony L.
5.0/5

Jan 29, 2025

Full Day Trip

Phenomenal trip!

VERIFIED

Captain Billy provided a great fishing experience. We caught limits of redfish and black drum; and a few speckled trout to add icing on the cake. I highly recommend him.

Captain Billy provided a great fishing experience. We caught limits of redfish and black drum; and a few speckled trout to add...  

 Anthony L. recommends Chapman’s Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Anthony L. recommends Chapman’s Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Martin K.
Martin K.
5.0/5

Mar 11, 2024

Full Day Trip

3-11-24 Day fishing trip

VERIFIED

We had a great trip, the bite was a little slower than the last few days, probably from a front that came in. We still managed to catch fish and have a wonderful day, was a little chilly but beautiful blue skies. Matt manged to put us on fish, and we moved quite often searching for the multiple bite. We had a wonderful day fishing and really enjoyed spending the day with Matt.Awesome time and we definitely recommend fishing with Matt, and look forward to fishing again with Billy Chapman Charters, 100%.

We had a great trip, the bite was a little slower than the last few days, probably from a front that came in. We still managed...  

 Martin K. recommends Chapman’s Charters
 Martin K. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Lee L.
Lee L.

Saint Robert, MO

5.0/5

Mar 15, 2022

Full Day Trip

Day trip with Captain Billy Chapman

VERIFIED

Captain Billy Chapman was prepared, well equipped, friendly and knowledgeable. We had some really tough conditions with it being March, windy, had a cold front pass through the day before and it rained all night. He still managed to put us on some trout. Even though fishing was a grind, it never felt like it. My son and I had a great time and would recommend Captain Billy Chapman for your guide needs on Big Lake.

Captain Billy Chapman was prepared, well equipped, friendly and knowledgeable. We had some really tough conditions with it being...  

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 Lee L. recommends Chapman’s Charters
 Lee L. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Shanon A.
Shanon A.

Cleveland, TX

5.0/5

Jul 15, 2023

Full Day Trip

Full day with Capt. Gary

VERIFIED

We had a great time with Gary from start to finish. On a tough day for fishing we still managed to find some decent fish. Thanks Garry and Billy for a good day on the water.

We had a great time with Gary from start to finish. On a tough day for fishing we still managed to find some decent fish. Thanks...  

 Shanon A. recommends Chapman’s Charters
 Shanon A. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Trip availability and prices

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US $475 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip - Casino Dock Pickup
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $575 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip - Casino Dock Pickup
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Fishing with Billy
Fishing with Billy
Fishing with Billy
+10

Angler rating

9
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Showing: 5 of 11 reviews
Bo H.
Bo H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time fishing!

VERIFIED
NEW

Full Day Trip - Casino Dock Pickup on July 7, 2025

Capt. Billy was absolutely great. Knowledgeable, polite, and a great captain for our trip. He went out of his way to get us on the water and back home. Everything was perfect, and we had a great time. If you're looking for a quality charter. Look no further. Billy is your guy!

Capt. Billy was absolutely great. Knowledgeable, polite, and a great captain for our trip. He went out of his way to get us on the water and back home. Everything was perfect, and we had a great time. If you're looking for a quality charter. Look no further. Billy is your guy!  

 Bo H. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Anthony L.
Anthony L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Phenomenal trip!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on January 29, 2025

Captain Billy provided a great fishing experience. We caught limits of redfish and black drum; and a few speckled trout to add icing on the cake. I highly recommend him.

Captain Billy provided a great fishing experience. We caught limits of redfish and black drum; and a few speckled trout to add icing on the cake. I highly recommend him.  

 Anthony L. recommends Chapman’s Charters
1 person finds this review helpful

Martin K.
Martin K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3-11-24 Day fishing trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on March 11, 2024

We had a great trip, the bite was a little slower than the last few days, probably from a front that came in. We still managed to catch fish and have a wonderful day, was a little chilly but beautiful blue skies. Matt manged to put us on fish, and we moved quite often searching for the multiple bite. We had a wonderful day fishing and really enjoyed spending the day with Matt.Awesome time and we definitely recommend fishing with Matt, and look forward to fishing again with Billy Chapman Charters, 100%.

We had a great trip, the bite was a little slower than the last few days, probably from a front that came in. We still managed to catch fish and have a wonderful day, was a little chilly but beautiful blue skies. Matt manged to put us on fish, and we moved quite often searching for the multiple bite. We had a wonderful day fishing and really enjoyed spending the day with Matt.Awesome time and we definitely recommend fishing with Matt, and look forward to fishing again with Billy Chapman Charters,...  

 Martin K. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Lee L.
Lee L.

Saint Robert, MO

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Day trip with Captain Billy Chapman

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on March 15, 2022

Captain Billy Chapman was prepared, well equipped, friendly and knowledgeable. We had some really tough conditions with it being March, windy, had a cold front pass through the day before and it rained all night. He still managed to put us on some trout. Even though fishing was a grind, it never felt like it. My son and I had a great time and would recommend Captain Billy Chapman for your guide needs on Big Lake.

Captain Billy Chapman was prepared, well equipped, friendly and knowledgeable. We had some really tough conditions with it being March, windy, had a cold front pass through the day before and it rained all night. He still managed to put us on some trout. Even though fishing was a grind, it never felt like it. My son and I had a great time and would recommend Captain Billy Chapman for your guide needs on Big Lake.  

Review media 0
 Lee L. recommends Chapman’s Charters

Shanon A.
Shanon A.

Cleveland, TX

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Full day with Capt. Gary

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on July 15, 2023

We had a great time with Gary from start to finish. On a tough day for fishing we still managed to find some decent fish. Thanks Garry and Billy for a good day on the water.

We had a great time with Gary from start to finish. On a tough day for fishing we still managed to find some decent fish. Thanks Garry and Billy for a good day on the water.  

 Shanon A. recommends Chapman’s Charters

FAQs about Chapman’s Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Nautic Star
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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