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
(76 reviews)
Venice
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

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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RED SNAPPER SHOW DOWN
RED SNAPPER SHOW DOWN
Jun 29, 2025 Venice
Kevin Sr and Jr and friend got to experience the deep today with a whole lot of current 200ft of water. What a work out with these red snapper. Headed inland and finished up with a double limits of redfish and red snapper. What a fun filled week!
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A couples red delight
A couples red delight
Jun 26, 2025 Venice
Always a pleasure to fish the Pettyjohns from Oklahoma. Been coming down fishing with me over 12 years. Special care for Mrs Lyn and everything works out great every time. Mr George and his brother as well make a good team. Love you all!!!!
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Richard on those big snapper and Reds ag
Richard on those big snapper and Reds ag
Aug 6, 2024 Venice
Richard Rainer Texas boys came back missing that fellowship and fishing in Venice. He brought his football team mates to drill em on their catching. Rods bent hard on 15-18 lb average 31โ€ RED SNAPPER. Limits of red fish, add pompano, trout, macs, for a full fun day one ??? Poles never stopped all morning until we stopped for lunch and hit em again.
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Full box combos of fish
Full box combos of fish
Jun 8, 2024 Venice
I put Russ and Alex on some quality snapper today. Poles bent, 100ft of water, and 8 beautiful 12-14lb rewards in the box. Requested a pile of sheepshead and finished limiting on redfish. โœ…?mission accomplished ? What a beautiful day on the water and enjoyable fellowship with them again on their 8th year fishing with them.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 76 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome Charter!!!
Awesome Charter!!!
Amazing trip!
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Shah K.
Southaven, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Chad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 13, 2021
Chad is awesome!!! I have done many guided trips before but this by far was one of the best. Chad really put us on fish right...
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Laura L.
SANTA RSA BCH, FL
Excellent
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Full day with Capt. Chad 7/6/21

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 6, 2021
We had an awesome time with Capt. Chad. We caught so many fish it was crazy. Maxed out on Reds and Sheepshead was abundant....
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Jeremiah L.
Red Oak, TX
Excellent
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Fishing with Chad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 6, 2022
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Glen D.
Mobile, Alabama
Excellent
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Full day w/ Captain Chad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 27, 2021
Had a wonderful time despite questionable weather. Cpt Chad was great, fish were awesome. Everyoneโ€™s favorite part of our...
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Zac C.
Shady Shores, TX
Excellent
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Full Day Fishing with Capt. Chad

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 14, 2020
Chad was safe, well organized, prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and persistent.ย  He had good tackle and a comfortable boat....
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