Captain
Chad Rudolph

Member since August 2015 Venice, United States
Background
Born into and raised by a family of fishermen in Venice, LA, Captain Chad has always been on the water growing up. Despite this, he claims that every trip is like his first day on the water. He wants you to experience why he's a fishing guide – that is, to put you on fish and to enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi Delta and the Gulf of Mexico.
Techniques
Seasonal live shrimp/croakers for big trout and bull redfish. Carolina rig for rig fishing snapper. Popping cork for inland fishing trout and young redfish. Pogies/dead shrimp for rig fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Chad Rudolph

Venice, United States
Background
Born into and raised by a family of fishermen in Venice, LA, Captain Chad has always been on the water growing up. Despite this, he claims that every trip is like his first day on the water. He wants you to experience why he's a fishing guide – that is, to put you on fish and to enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi Delta and the Gulf of Mexico.
Techniques
Seasonal live shrimp/croakers for big trout and bull redfish. Carolina rig for rig fishing snapper. Popping cork for inland fishing trout and young redfish. Pogies/dead shrimp for rig fishing.
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Southern Access Charters -

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(83 reviews)
Venice
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Fishing Reports

The red snapper / redfish combo
The red snapper / redfish combo
Aug 3, 2025 Venice
Brad, his son and friend were overly excited about just fishing red snapper most of the morning. They did. They couldn’t believe how fast and easy it is to catch red snapper. Tossed in some biguns but they were so satisfied no matter the size. Limits of nice slot reds inland and they were some very satisfied customers. Gonna do it again in the morning with my new friends.
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6 years fishing with southern access cha
6 years fishing with southern access cha
Jul 28, 2025 Venice
Larry and “E” ordered up a big trout, reds, and snapper day. Tripled up with two of the best anglers for all three limits of these species. “E” topped us all on the artificial for the trout. All trout were 18”-19” without having to toss one back 20 or over. Reds were eating the 4 horseman and the snapper piece of cake. I have a few days open this week then I’ll be back in full action for a while. Hard to believe Ethan is graduating this year. Seems like yesterday he was a little guy taking his baseball buddies on my boat taking on bull reds! Go big “E”!! Another great day and thankful to fish with them again.
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Redfish action for Californians
Redfish action for Californians
Jul 24, 2025 Venice
Two fun Californians Father and son flew in just to catch and release. After an incredible time in New Orleans they drove on down to the fishing capitol of the world Venice La. For an experience they will never forget!
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Fish are ramping up summer time
Fish are ramping up summer time
Jul 20, 2025 Venice
Cousin Adam brought his boss, workers, friends for a trio combo, worked for em today. First day back from vacationing making the best known spots for the conditions. Snapper and reds took a bit, and the sheepshead gave a show down. Nice 4ft alligator gar cleaned up for Louisiana best known garfish balls. Add some bull reds, jack crevalle. Full day fun day fishing Venice La. Thankful for another one with some fun guys with Adam.
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Redfish, red snapper, speckled trout
Redfish, red snapper, speckled trout
Jul 16, 2025 Venice
Triple limits for the Lowry family. Never a dull moment with Jason and his dad. Love fishing with my Mississippi friends.Redfish, red snapper, speckled trout and sheepshead on a regular every trip at this time through January
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Snapper/reds/shark day for this crew
Snapper/reds/shark day for this crew
Jul 1, 2025 Venice
Michael Boleware back for some more red snapper. Any additional fish would be just a little extra bonus. We did get a little extra on some sheepshead, trout and reds. Shark played with the wrong line and got caught! Good box of fish, fun day with Mike again and friends.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 83 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Incredible fishing!
great trip dispite the weather
Five star fishing guide
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Appropriate for children
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Doug P.
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Five star fishing guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 24, 2026
Chaptain Chad is a top tier guide working hard to finding the fish even with the weather conditions being far from perfect....
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Jayden G.
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Incredible fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 15, 2026
Chad is a super nice guy, communicated really well before the trip and was really good with my 12 and 9yr old kids. We caught...
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Al S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Limited out

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 11, 2025
Captain Chad is a super nice guy, and knows his stuff well wrt catching fish in Venice LA. Caught a limit of red snapper and...
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Jb D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip dispite the weather

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 12, 2026
Chad work hard to keep us on the fish while dodging rain all day.  Thank you Sir !!!
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James B.
Excellent
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Gave this trip all fives

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 11, 2026
Would have given much higher but five was the highest possible boat was spotless and very fast captain moved when ever fishing...
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