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
(79 reviews)
Venice
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Trips from US $800

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 couldnโ€™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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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 couldnโ€™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 โ€œEโ€ ordered up a big trout, reds, and snapper day. Tripled up with two of the best anglers for all three limits of these species. โ€œEโ€ topped us all on the artificial for the trout. All trout were 18โ€-19โ€ 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 Iโ€™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 โ€œEโ€!! 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Friendly captain
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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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Chris E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2nd time, Great Time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 8, 2024
Spent the day fighting high winds, but still caught limits of Reds,ย  Red Snapper, and lagniappe of trout,black drum, Sheepshead,ย ...
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Frank V.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Multi-species Bonanza

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 15, 2024
My wife and I took a trip with Captain Chad from Southern Access Charters on May 15 and it was an epic day!ย  We caught 64...
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Lisa G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip of a Lifetime!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 5, 2024
Captain Chad Rudolph was the best! He put us on some MONSTER bull reds, sheepshead and black drum. I ๐Ÿ’ฏ recommend him as...
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Shawn G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 3, 2023
My wife Mary and I had a great time catching a variety of fish with captain Chad. If a spot wasnโ€™t producing Chad moved us...
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David W.
North Richland Hills, TX
Excellent
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Fishing with the coolest captain in the Gulf!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 24, 2023
Had a great day fishing for Red Fish with Chad he knew exactly where to go and put us on some big Reds!!ย  Heโ€™s a great person...
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