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!
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Fishing Reports

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Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(48 reviews)
Venice
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Trips from US $2,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (64)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Andrew K.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on March 26, 2022
Captain and Mate were great.ย  Boat and gear were well maintained.ย  Fishing was slow but they worked hard and we ended up...
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Steven D.
Morton, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on October 21, 2022
Awesome day of fishing.ย  Was catching fish while other boats beside us were not.ย  Great caption and crew
Steven D. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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Geoffrey H.
Montgomery, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day off shore with John

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on April 16, 2022
Great day. Caught four 30-50lb yellowfin tuna. Fought much larger (150lb+) for 40 min and it straightened the hook.
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Jay B.
Metairie, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on

12 Hour Trip on March 15, 2022
It was a fish on kind of day. Capt John worked his but off, was funny and put us on some fish. Very nice boat to boot.
Jay B. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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Brad H.
Conway, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on June 8, 2022
Had a great trip and John and Blake made the trip a great time for our family. Snapper bite was on!
Brad H. recommends Pelican Charters โ€“ 41 Onslowbay
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