Charter Operator

David Bourgeois

Languages: English
Experience: 16 years

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Charter Operator
David Bourgeois

Member since May 2014 Lafitte, 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, it's David Bourgeois

Lafitte, 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!

319

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

4.9 / 5

(276 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(276 reviews)

Lafitte • 24 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $525

Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

5.0 / 5

(43 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(43 reviews)

Lafitte • 23 ft • 4 persons

Trips from US $525

Fishing Reports

Redfish were ON Fire!

Jul 10, 2024 Lafitte

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 Lafitte

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 Lafitte

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

FALL Fishing !! ARE YOU READY??

Oct 25, 2022 Lafitte

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

Day 1 with this Awesome Crew …

Aug 29, 2022 Lafitte

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 Lafitte

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 319 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		290
4 stars		22
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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Marcel K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Had a great time- highly recommend

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on June 12, 2025

Marcel K.

5.0 / 5

Jun 12, 2025

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Had a great time- highly recommend

VERIFIED

My wife and I did a half day morning trip with Captain Ron. We didn’t know how we would do two days after a full moon but we caught a number of keeper redfish and black drum. Captain Ron was enjoyable to fish with and entertained us with local info. We would fish with Captain Ron again if in the area and would highly recommend.

My wife and I did a half day morning trip with Captain Ron. We didn’t know how we would do two days after a full moon but...

Marcel K. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 13, 2025

Thank you again for choosing to include us in your New Orleans vacay! Enjoy your time here and safe travels home

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 13, 2025

Thank you again for choosing to include us in your New Orleans vacay! Enjoy your time here and safe travels home

Charter Operator replied

Lionel E.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW Morning Charter on May 17, 2026

Lionel E.

5.0 / 5

May 17, 2026

Morning Charter

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW

Lionel E. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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Lionel E. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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John L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great two day charter

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on September 27, 2025

John L.

5.0 / 5

Sep 27, 2025

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Great two day charter

VERIFIED

We were a group of three, including a 12 year old boy. Captain Mike really did well at instructing and helping the boy, making sure he had a good time and caught fish. We caught a lot of fish, and the boy has great stories to share. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll ask for Captain Mike again.

We were a group of three, including a 12 year old boy. Captain Mike really did well at instructing and helping the boy, making...

John L. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on September 30, 2025

Thank you again for booking with Us

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on September 30, 2025

Thank you again for booking with Us

Charter Operator replied

Sean C.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Great Trip - Bad info

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on March 9, 2026

Sean C.

4.7 / 5

Mar 9, 2026

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Great Trip - Bad info

VERIFIED

Had a great time fishing with captain Steve. Please be aware this charter will give you a different address and captain then what is sent out to you. I went to the wrong address and missed primo fishing time at dawn.

Had a great time fishing with captain Steve. Please be aware this charter will give you a different address and captain...

Sean C. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 10, 2026

Mr. Sean, Thank you again for fishing with us! We are happy to hear you had a great trip and enjoyed your time on the water with Big Dog Fishing Charters and Capt. Steven. As per our phone call it is unfortunate that you feel that you missed time due to the error in address. We always send a detailed confirmation with all the correct details for your trip and were unaware that you received a different address from fishing booker directly. Thank you again and we hope you walked away feeling... More

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 10, 2026

Charter Operator replied

Leah M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Memory of a lifetime!

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on July 12, 2025

Leah M.

5.0 / 5

Jul 12, 2025

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Memory of a lifetime!

VERIFIED

Captain Mark was really cool! I learned you never bring a banana on a fishing boat! Mark made sure we caught fish, had fun and kept us safe. He really made sure our 12 year old was shining and had a day she will never forget!

Captain Mark was really cool! I learned you never bring a banana on a fishing boat! Mark made sure we caught fish, had fun...

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

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 13, 2025

Yes…. lol, No bananas! So happy yall had such a wonderful family trip. Thank you again for booking with Us

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 13, 2025

Yes…. lol, No bananas! So happy yall had such a wonderful family trip. Thank you again for booking with Us

Charter Operator replied

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David Bourgeois

Hey, it's David Bourgeois

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Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

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Had a great time- highly recommend

Had a great time- highly recommend

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Great two day charter

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Great Trip - Bad info

Memory of a lifetime!

Memory of a lifetime!

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