Charter Operator

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!

306

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

4.9 / 5

(269 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(269 reviews)

Barataria • 24 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $500

Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

5.0 / 5

(37 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(37 reviews)

Barataria • 23 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Another great family trip for The Weaver

May 29, 2021 Barataria

The Weaver's pulled in a nice CATCH while enjoying The BAYOU !!! Thanks again for booking with The BIG DOGS

FAMILY TIME on the BAYOU !!

May 28, 2021 Barataria

Thanks Christopher for booking with The BIG DOGS - Great FUN !!

BAM !! What a CATCH !!

May 27, 2021 Barataria

Awesome way to finish off their trip with this GREAT Catch - way to do it BIG Guys Thanks again to Pete, Paul, Rob, & Ben for CATCHING with The BIG DOGS

Celebrating and Making Memories on The B

Aug 16, 2020 Barataria

Celebrated The Augustine’s 35th Wedding Anniversary today - so happy to have your family with Us!! Wishes for many more years of happiness and making memories to last a lifetime ?

Another great trip with The Hayes

Aug 15, 2020 Barataria

Hayes family enjoyed some Bayou Time! Thanks again for Fishing & Lodging with Us

NO Throwback Thursday!!

Aug 13, 2020 Barataria

We had a Blast Catching our LIMIT

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 306 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		279
4 stars		21
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
	93%

Appropriate for children
	96%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	93%

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Troy F.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 13, 2025

Troy F.

4.7 / 5

Oct 13, 2025

4 Hour Trip (PM)

Fishing with David

VERIFIED NEW

Troy F. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 15, 2025

Thank yall so much for booking with us! We hope to have yall back again

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 15, 2025

Thank yall so much for booking with us! We hope to have yall back again

Charter Operator replied

Tara B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

10/10 recommend!!

VERIFIED Afternoon Charter on August 9, 2025

Tara B.

5.0 / 5

Aug 9, 2025

Afternoon Charter

10/10 recommend!!

VERIFIED

Captain Chad was AWESOME! My 8 yo son had an absolute BLAST!!

Tara B. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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Tara B. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time.

VERIFIED Morning Charter on July 17, 2025

Chris B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 17, 2025

Morning Charter

Great time.

VERIFIED

Weather was turning bad but they managed to get us out and on some fish.

Chris B. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 18, 2025

Mr. Chris, thank you again for booking with Us! So thankful your schedule was flexible enough to get you out earlier to make your trip happen

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 18, 2025

Mr. Chris, thank you again for booking with Us! So thankful your schedule was flexible enough to get you out earlier to make your trip happen

Charter Operator replied

Wes N.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time with plenty of fish!

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on June 6, 2025

Wes N.

5.0 / 5

Jun 6, 2025

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Great time with plenty of fish!

VERIFIED

Eldon led a great charter! Thanks for the successful trip!

Wes N. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 9, 2025

Thank you again Mr. Wes! We appreciate you booking with Us and are so happy you had such a great trip. We look forward to having you back with Us again,

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 9, 2025

Thank you again Mr. Wes! We appreciate you booking with Us and are so happy you had such a great trip. We look forward to having you back with Us again,

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

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

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David Bourgeois

Hey, we're David Bourgeois

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Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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Fishing with David

Fishing with David

10/10 recommend!!

10/10 recommend!!

Great time.

Great time.

Great time with plenty of fish!

Great time with plenty of fish!

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Great Captain

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