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Craig Bielkiewicz
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Craig Bielkiewicz

Grand Isle, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Craig has been on the water since he was old enough to hold a rod. A lover of the outdoors and of the water as a little boy, his passion remains as strong to this day. With over 20 years of experience in Grand Isle (15 of which have been running charters), he knows all the estuaries and will show every customer each and every nook and cranny of these productive shallow waters. Capt. Craig especially enjoys teaching children how to fish, and says there's nothing like seeing the expression on a child's face when they first reel in a fish.

Charter

Rating

4.9
16 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (16)

Showing 1 – 5 of 16 reviews
  • William Cotter
    William Cotter
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The best chart trip we’ve taken.

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Craig was a professional. He knows the water, the fish and the people he takes out. He started by asking our goals for the day and then greatly over delivered. Looking forward to another trip with him.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks will I definitely enjoyed the trip

  • Michael Cook
    Michael Cook
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome experience

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    It wasn't just a perfect day of fishing, Captain Craig was also very professional and just a fun guy to hang out with. Even after the trip was over Captain Craig provided us with information on getting some fresh shrimp to take home. This trip was our annual corporate trip for the Children for Life Corp and it was perfect. I would highly recommend booking Captain Craig for your private or corporate needs. We will defiantly be booking trips with Hot Rod Guide Service again. Thanks again for a great day on the water. Steve Cook CEO Children for Life Corporation

    Response from Captain

    Mikes group was awesome after they spent a whole weekend raising funds for st Jude’s they found time to come fish with me and we had a great time

  • Lonnie Miller
    Lonnie Miller
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip..

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Thank you Captain Craig, had a fantastic trip!!!! Absolutely will book with him again...

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

  • Brad Rodrigue
    Brad Rodrigue
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    Captain worked the whole time, great demeanor, worked with teenage boys with extreme parience. Awesome guy, put us on fish on a slow day on the island overall, can’t ask for anything more Great trip

    Response from Captain

    Great teenagers weather wasn’t great but had a great time

  • David Simmons
    David Simmons
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Craig

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Great day of fishing... Non stop action at every stop, great knowledge of area. Pleasant, professional, patient and guided to customer focus. Boat load of fish, highly recommended guide!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout at a dockside cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Called me for a last minute trip and ?
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    These two fished with me for years and keeps on getting better
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in coastal waters.
    He wanted a bigbtrout and he got one
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    Two anglers posing with a large cooler filled with freshly caught Speckled Trout after a successful fishing trip.
    Waited fir storm to pass and smacked em in two hours
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    Two anglers displaying a successful catch of various fish on the deck of a boat, showcasing their haul after a day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    We took to the beach and these guys slayed em
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a dock, with a wheelbarrow full of additional fish after a successful fishing trip.
    These ladies were awesome the wind was blowing and they pushed through great job
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    A group of four anglers posing with a wheelbarrow full of freshly caught fish at a fishing dock, showcasing their successful outing.
    Best time ever with these couples
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    Two anglers displaying a haul of Speckled Trout in a wheelbarrow at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Time well spent
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    A father and son duo enjoying a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a small boat in a coastal marina.
    ???
  • Hot Rod Guide Service
    Hot Rod Guide ServiceGrand Isle, LA
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of fish in a wheelbarrow at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    William C.
    William C.
    Captain Craig was a professional. He knows the water, the fish and the people he takes out. He started by asking our goals for the day and then greatly over delivered. Looking forward to another trip with him.

What's biting with Hot Rod Guide Service in Grand Isle

The waters get colder, meaning Mahi and Billfish are a rarity. Big Yellowfin Tuna are being brought back to the dock though and inshore fishing is about as good as it gets – Trout and Reds are everywhere!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.

Best friends

Aug 12, 2025 • Grand Isle
These two fished with me for years and keeps on getting better
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout at a dockside cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.

Brothers

Aug 12, 2025 • Grand Isle
Called me for a last minute trip and ?
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An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in coastal waters.

Happy fisherman

Aug 9, 2025 • Grand Isle
He wanted a bigbtrout and he got one
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Two anglers posing with a large cooler filled with freshly caught Speckled Trout after a successful fishing trip.

Big trout smack down

Aug 5, 2025 • Grand Isle
Waited fir storm to pass and smacked em in two hours
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Two anglers displaying a successful catch of various fish on the deck of a boat, showcasing their haul after a day of fishing.

3-days of trout slaying

Jun 20, 2025 • Grand Isle
We took to the beach and these guys slayed em
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a dock, with a wheelbarrow full of additional fish after a successful fishing trip.

Ladies rule

Jun 17, 2025 • Grand Isle
These ladies were awesome the wind was blowing and they pushed through great job
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