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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!

300

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

4.9 / 5

(264 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(264 reviews)

Barataria • 24 ft • 4 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

Trips from US $500

Big Dog Fishing Charters - 23' Boat

5.0 / 5

(36 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(36 reviews)

Barataria • 23 ft • 4 persons

Last booking: 6 days ago

Trips from US $500

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 300 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		274
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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Robert E.

Franklin, OH

4.0 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on May 25, 2018

Robert E.

Franklin, OH

4.0 / 5

May 25, 2018

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Fishing with David

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Robert E. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 5, 2018

Thank you again for fishing with Us

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 5, 2018

Thank you again for fishing with Us

Charter Operator replied

Michael W.

Germantown, MD

3.3 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

2.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on June 13, 2021

Michael W.

Germantown, MD

3.3 / 5

Jun 13, 2021

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Fishing with David

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David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 15, 2021

Thank you for booking with Us! I hope you and yoir daughter had a fun time yesterday with Capt. Alden. Thank you again

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 15, 2021

Thank you for booking with Us! I hope you and yoir daughter had a fun time yesterday with Capt. Alden. Thank you again

Charter Operator replied

mike m. m.

Alba, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing trip

4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 27, 2015

mike m. m.

Alba, Texas

5.0 / 5

Jul 27, 2015

4 Hour Trip (PM)

Fishing trip

Our guide Alton was great. We caught plenty of redfish and saw a to of gators and wildlife.

mike m. m. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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mike m. m. recommends Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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Kevin M.

Allen, Texas

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 20, 2016

Kevin M.

Allen, Texas

4.7 / 5

Nov 20, 2016

4 Hour Trip (PM)

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

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

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Allen M.

Tylertown, Mississippi

2.3 / 5

Experience:

2.0 / 5

Boat

2.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Full day trip with Michael

VERIFIED Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter on April 24, 2019

Allen M.

Tylertown, Mississippi

2.3 / 5

Apr 24, 2019

Sunrise Departure - 6+ Hour Charter

Caught 6 redfish which was less then 1/2 as much as other captains docked at Big Dogs caught that day. Watched him kill 1 sheephead(gouged out eyes)and 2 catfish rather then release them just because they were bycatch. Very disturbing for my two sons to watch. Smashed catfish on water until they died. Redfish were full of worms. Restaurant refused to cook them. Would never have taken the fish if we had been informed by Capt. Dave that they contained parasites

Caught 6 redfish which was less then 1/2 as much as other captains docked at Big Dogs caught that day. Watched him kill 1 sheephead(gouged...

Allen M. does not recommend Big Dog Fishing Charters – 24' Boat

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3 persons find this review helpful

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 25, 2019

Good Afternoon Mr. Allen - We appreciate you and your sons fishing with Us yesterday and always appreciate a Client’s review. After reading your review I contacted Capt. Michael to discuss with him prior to responding as we work very hard to show all of our clients a good time. To address your concerns Many times a Captain will grab a large Sheephead by the eyes as to not be spined by the fish. Capt. Michael said that he did not keep the fish as he understood yall had only planned... More

David Bourgeois (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 25, 2019

To address your concerns Many times a Captain will grab a large Sheephead by the eyes as to not be spined by the fish. Capt. Michael said that he did not keep the fish as he understood yall had only planned to keep a few Redfish to eat. As for the Catfish that were caught they were Hard Heads - they were not edible and are dangerous to get off of your hook any other way.

Redfish, and many other species of fish, have spaghetti worms that may be somewhat unappealing to the eye, but certainly doesn’t prevent good eating. I apologize that the restaurant would not prepare your fish for you as many people don’t even bother to remove them before cooking. After cooking, they are unnoticeable and cannot be tasted. I understand after reading your review that this was not a common thing for you to see but for the Captains it is as they see it often.

Capt. Michael was certainly upset to read your response as at the time of the Charter he felt he had done a good job. He appreciated you Thanking him for doing his best and tipping him well.

Thank you again and we truly appreciate your feedback. All reviews assist us in continuing to Improve and this will help our Captains to make sure they are educating and informing clients on our future Charters.

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