Charter Operator
Pelican Charters

Member since June 2018 Venice, United States
Background
Captain John Duplass was born and raised fishing the waters of Venice, LA. Taking customers on the water, meeting like-minded folks, and seeing smiles on peoples’ faces after they land a monster fish are among his favorite things in life. Captain John is ready to show you a great time, so join him down and the crew on the Bayou and book your next fishing trip with Pelican Charters!

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Venice, United States
Background
Captain John Duplass was born and raised fishing the waters of Venice, LA. Taking customers on the water, meeting like-minded folks, and seeing smiles on peoples’ faces after they land a monster fish are among his favorite things in life. Captain John is ready to show you a great time, so join him down and the crew on the Bayou and book your next fishing trip with Pelican Charters!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(19 reviews)
Venice
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(53 reviews)
Venice
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $2,300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
79%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
96%
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Walt H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip on November 9, 2024
Walt H. recommends Pelican Charters
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Jeff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   10-12 Hour Trip on August 1, 2024
Jeff D. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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K S.
Buras, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

10-12 Hour Trip on July 18, 2024
K S. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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Bryan P.
Port St. Lucie, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day

VERIFIED   10-12 Hour Trip on February 26, 2023
First time in the gulf at the rigs, good learning experience, a day to remember for me and my crew thanks guys
Bryan P. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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Wyatt W.
Pulaski, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day Tuna cancelled by mother nature

VERIFIED   10-12 Hour Trip on January 4, 2022
We unfortunately had to cancel our trip last minute due to a heavy north cold front that brought 30+mph winds the day before.
Wyatt W. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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