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Chad Rudolph
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Chad Rudolph

Venice, United States
50+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.9
84 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (84)

Showing 1 – 5 of 84 reviews
  • Doug Patterson
    Doug Patterson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Five star fishing guide

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Chaptain Chad is a top tier guide working hard to finding the fish even with the weather conditions being far from perfect. Fished with him over three consecutive days with constant changing weather patterns, he always found fish enabling us with lots of meat for the freezer. One day in particular will be a trip my son and I will treasure for the rest of our lives catching sheepshead, redfish, black drum, speckled and sand trout, pompano along with bull redfish and black drum. My many thanks to him and look forward to future trips.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    Sheepshead
    +1
  • Jayden Gurney
    Jayden Gurney
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible fishing!

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults • 2 children

    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 piles of fish, limited out on Red Snapper and Redfish and he made sure there was never a lull in the action.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    +2
  • Albert Woolford
    Albert Woolford
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Captain Chad was spot on!

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Can’t wait to book again next year!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you! Had a lot of fun with you guys and yes looking forward to it again.👍

  • Jb Davis
    Jb Davis
    Repeat angler
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip dispite the weather

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Chad work hard to keep us on the fish while dodging rain all day. Thank you Sir !!!

  • james berreth
    james berreth
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Dakota, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Gave this trip all fives

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    Would have given much higher but five was the highest possible boat was spotless and very fast captain moved when ever fishing was a tiny bit slow. Cleaned very fast by captain many beautiful white boneless filets to enjoy

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Response from Captain

    Thanks, enjoyed fishing with you and very glad to put you on fish and bags of fillets. 👍

Real catches shared by our community

  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Large assortment of striped sheepshead and other fish arranged across a wooden dock, with an angler standing behind the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Albert W.
    Albert W.
    Can’t wait to book again next year!
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    A family poses proudly with their catch of various fish, including Snapper, displayed on the boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jayden G.
    Jayden G.
    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 piles of fish, limited out on Red Snapper and Redfish and he made sure there was never a lull in the action.
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Group with a young angler poses behind a large boat-deck display of red snapper and assorted reef fish at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Jb D.
    Jb D.
    Chad work hard to keep us on the fish while dodging rain all day. Thank you Sir !!!
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Two adult anglers pose behind a large mixed reef-fish catch, including snapper, grunts, and other coastal species, arranged across the boat's cleaning table at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Sheepshead
    Doug P.
    Doug P.
    Chaptain Chad is a top tier guide working hard to finding the fish even with the weather conditions being far from perfect. Fished with him over three consecutive days with constant changing weather patterns, he always found fish enabling us with lots of meat for the freezer. One day in particular will be a trip my son and I will treasure for the rest of our lives catching sheepshead, redfish, black drum, speckled and sand trout, pompano along with bull redfish and black drum. My many thanks to him and look forward to future trips.
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    A large variety of fish, including striped bass and black drum, displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    james b.
    james b.
    Would have given much higher but five was the highest possible boat was spotless and very fast captain moved when ever fishing was a tiny bit slow. Cleaned very fast by captain many beautiful white boneless filets to enjoy
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Two anglers kneeling beside a bountiful catch of various fish, including Snapper and Trout, displayed on the deck of a boat at the marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Tina L.
    Tina L.
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Red Snapper on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Tina L.
    Tina L.
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Angler proudly displaying two large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    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.
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat during sunset.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    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.
  • Southern Access Charters -
    Southern Access Charters -Venice, LA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    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!

What's biting with Southern Access Charters - in Venice

This is one of the best times to catch Wahoo in Venice and Yellowfin Tuna is more plentiful than ever. Meanwhile, inshore fishing remains good, with Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum all biting well.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying two large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.

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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An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat during sunset.

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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Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.

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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An angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

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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Three anglers posing with a large catch of various fish, including Snapper and Grouper, displayed neatly on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

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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An angler proudly displays a large shark alongside a catch of red snapper at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.

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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