Captain
Daniel Francis Jr

Member since April 2019 Franklin, United States
Background
"I'm a small businessman. I have been fishing since my childhood and I love it. I would fish every day if I could." Captain Daniel has been fishing in Louisiana waters since he was a kid and has never lost that passion for fishing. He has been fishing professionally for over a decade and loves to show his customers the best places to fish – as a local, he knows where to take you.
Techniques
Popping corks, bottom line and lures

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Francis Jr

Franklin, United States
Background
"I'm a small businessman. I have been fishing since my childhood and I love it. I would fish every day if I could." Captain Daniel has been fishing in Louisiana waters since he was a kid and has never lost that passion for fishing. He has been fishing professionally for over a decade and loves to show his customers the best places to fish – as a local, he knows where to take you.
Techniques
Popping corks, bottom line and lures

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
Franklin
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
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5.0 / 5
(5 reviews)
Lake Charles
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (35)
New catch
New catch
New catch
+32
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Phil R.
Henderson, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on May 22, 2023
Beautiful day and a wonderful time! Captain Daniel was knowledgeable and helpful with great fishing coaching. Although our...
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Stephen A.
Fort Polk South, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2023
I had a wonderful time fishing with Mr. Daniel. He taught me how to fish with his knowledge and experience. I would recommend...
Stephen A. recommends Platinum Fishing Chartersโ€“ Calcasieu Lake
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Keith N.
Maraval, Trinidad And Tobago
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Daniel

Half Day Trip (AM) on October 8, 2022
Great fishing trip with Captain Daniel, was a great day on water. Captain Daniel is very knowledgeable. He knows a lot of...
Keith N. recommends Platinum Fishing Chartersโ€“ Calcasieu Lake
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Pat L.
New Iberia, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip Daniel Francis Jr

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on June 1, 2023
Thank for a wonderful day on the water
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Marquis S.
Lafayette Springs, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day With Daniel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on May 21, 2021
Daniel put us on the fish on what was a challenging day due to Bad wind and flooding.ย  But if he can find the fish on a day...
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