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!

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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!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(264 reviews)
Barataria
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $500
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(36 reviews)
Barataria
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 300 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (393)
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Memory of a lifetime!
Memory of a lifetime!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
92%
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Tiffany W.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Evening trip with Captain Alden

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 10, 2017
Had a wonderful tripโ€ฆ Non stop action. Caught our limit of reds quicky and released more! Canโ€™t wait to take the kids next...
Tiffany W. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters โ€“ย 24' Boat
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Bill S.
Westerville, OH
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour afternoon trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 11, 2023
Group of 3 fisherman on a 5 hour trip only caught one red fish.
Bill S. does not recommend Big Dog Fishing Charters โ€“ย 24' Boat
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Mark M.
Enid, OK
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Every thing was very good but the fishing was slow because they werenโ€™t biting very good

VERIFIED   Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on May 30, 2019
Mike was very good and let us bring them in when he hooked one
Mark M. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters โ€“ย 24' Boat
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Jessica E.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on December 28, 2018
Jessica E. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters โ€“ย 24' Boat
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Michael G.
Hackney, United Kingdom
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on December 23, 2018
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