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David Bourgeois

Languages: English
Experience: 15 years

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Charter Operator
David Bourgeois

Member since May 2014 Barataria, United States

Background: Born and raised on the Bayous of Lafitte (Barataria Basin). There is no greater way of life or joy than to share our heritage with those visiting New Orleans. I love to see the light in people's eyes as they land their catch - whether it is their 1st or 100th fish, it is always a pleasure to share a bit of the Bayou with others. I own and operate Big Dog Fishing Charters and have a team of Captains waiting to show you a great time!
Techniques: Fishing style and technique varies depending on conditions and also client's abilities. From throwing Shrimp to Artificial / Sight Casting to dropping a line we do it all!

Hey, we're David Bourgeois

Barataria, United States

Background: Born and raised on the Bayous of Lafitte (Barataria Basin). There is no greater way of life or joy than to share our heritage with those visiting New Orleans. I love to see the light in people's eyes as they land their catch - whether it is their 1st or 100th fish, it is always a pleasure to share a bit of the Bayou with others. I own and operate Big Dog Fishing Charters and have a team of Captains waiting to show you a great time!
Techniques: Fishing style and technique varies depending on conditions and also client's abilities. From throwing Shrimp to Artificial / Sight Casting to dropping a line we do it all!

288

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

4.9 / 5

(255 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(255 reviews)

Barataria • 24 ft • 4 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

Trips from US $475

Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

5.0 / 5

(33 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(33 reviews)

Barataria • 23 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $475

Fishing Reports

Redfish were ON Fire!

Jul 10, 2024 Barataria

Awesome Trip yesterday with Trammel’s group from Florida Pulled in a Catch and sent Trammel home with a ton of “groceries” Thanks again for choosing to CATCH with The BIG DOGS!

Kids loving the Bayou Life! Hooking REDS

Jul 9, 2024 Barataria

Living their best life and enjoying summer to the fullest! Your kids will love a Big Dog Charter too … as much (or more) than you do! Book your Big Dog Trip today and make memories

NOW is the time to book your trip!

Oct 25, 2022 Barataria

Fall Fishing ... Happening NOW ! Book your BIG DOG Trip today

FALL Fishing !! ARE YOU READY??

Oct 25, 2022 Barataria

Ready to get in on some Fall Fishing? Book your Big Dog Charter today

Day 1 with this Awesome Crew …

Aug 29, 2022 Barataria

Departed dock just before the sun startedto wake up. We went out in search of some REDS for these guys to lay into and got to work. Mainly got into some Redfish but also hit some Trout.

The Brown’s enjoy Memorial Day

May 31, 2021 Barataria

Thanks Mr. William for booking your family to CATCH with Us today

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 288 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		262
4 stars		20
3 stars		3
2 stars		2
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	92%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	92%

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Matt G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great last minute fishing trip!!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on September 28, 2024

Matt G.

5.0 / 5

Sep 28, 2024

4 Hour Trip (PM)

Great last minute fishing trip!!

VERIFIED

We booked our fishing trip the night before and they were very quick to confirm our trip. The weather was beautiful, kind of windy but that didn’t stop our guide from finding the honey holes. Our guide was very helpful and we had a wonderful afternoon with him. We definitely will book in the future when we are back in NOLA.

We booked our fishing trip the night before and they were very quick to confirm our trip. The weather was beautiful, kind of...

Matt G. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on September 30, 2024

Thank yall again! So happy yall enjoyed and we hope to have yall fish with Us again in the future

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on September 30, 2024

Thank yall again! So happy yall enjoyed and we hope to have yall fish with Us again in the future

Charter Operator replied

Matthew M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on January 2, 2025

Matthew M.

5.0 / 5

Jan 2, 2025

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Great Captain

VERIFIED

Incredible experience! They put us right on the fish, and we hit our limit in no time. If you’re looking to reel in an unforgettable fishing adventure in the New Orleans area, Big Dog Fishing Charters is top-notch!

Incredible experience! They put us right on the fish, and we hit our limit in no time. If you’re looking to reel in an unforgettable...

Matthew M. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 3, 2025

Thank you again! We are thrilled yall had such a great experience and chose to start off 2025 with a Big Dog Charter. We look forward to the opportunity to have yall back again

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on January 3, 2025

Thank you again! We are thrilled yall had such a great experience and chose to start off 2025 with a Big Dog Charter. We look forward to the opportunity to have yall back again

Charter Operator replied

Trammel C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Built in fish finder

VERIFIED Morning Charter on July 10, 2024

Trammel C.

5.0 / 5

Jul 10, 2024

Morning Charter

Built in fish finder

VERIFIED

We went out with capt Alden the built in fish finder guide. When capt Alden says I guarantee you’ll catch your limit he means it. He did a masterful job of avoiding bad weather getting our limits quick and putting us on the fish. He put us on the spots with the fish and when the bit turned off he moved to the next spot where the bite was back on.

We went out with capt Alden the built in fish finder guide. When capt Alden says I guarantee you’ll catch your limit he means...

Trammel C. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 11, 2024

Yes! Capt Alden is definitely the “Fish Whisperer” We are so thankful yall enjoyed your trip and the experience that a day on the water with The BIG DOGS brings. Thank yall again for booking with Us - we hope to have yall back again soon.

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 11, 2024

Yes! Capt Alden is definitely the “Fish Whisperer”

We are so thankful yall enjoyed your trip and the experience that a day on the water with The BIG DOGS brings. Thank yall again for booking with Us - we hope to have yall back again soon.

Charter Operator replied

William H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Big Dog Charters

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on November 17, 2024

William H.

5.0 / 5

Nov 17, 2024

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Big Dog Charters

VERIFIED

Captain Ron put us on the fish. He was extremely kind and patient. We got our limit of big redfish by 11am. We will definitely be back!

Captain Ron put us on the fish. He was extremely kind and patient. We got our limit of big redfish by 11am. We will definitely...

William H. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 19, 2024

Thank you again! We are so happy yall had a great time and look forward to having yall fishin with Us again, Big Dog Fishing Charters

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on November 19, 2024

Thank you again! We are so happy yall had a great time and look forward to having yall fishin with Us again, Big Dog Fishing Charters

Charter Operator replied

David B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome time in Louisiana!

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on December 16, 2024

David B.

5.0 / 5

Dec 16, 2024

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Awesome time in Louisiana!

VERIFIED

We all caught fish. All of us would recommend Big Dog. We would use their service again, without hesitation. Our Captain was great!

We all caught fish. All of us would recommend Big Dog. We would use their service again, without hesitation. Our...

David B. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 17, 2024

Thank you again! So happy yall thoroughly enjoyed your charter

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on December 17, 2024

Thank you again! So happy yall thoroughly enjoyed your charter

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David Bourgeois

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Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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Great last minute fishing trip!!

Great last minute fishing trip!!

Great Captain

Great Captain

Built in fish finder

Built in fish finder

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Awesome time in Louisiana!

Awesome time in Louisiana!

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