Captain
Damien Melancon

Member since June 2017 Chauvin, United States
Background
I am a third generation commercial fisherman in southern Louisiana and I have been fishing the area since childhood. I first began guiding hunting and fishing trips in the Houma La area in 1993. I provide safe trips with guaranteed fish and plenty of local knowledge.
Techniques
The general techniques we use are to throw artificial lures on light tackle at tailing Redfish (4 to 15 pound size) over grassy flats in less than a foot of water. We will pick out the fish we want to catch and watch the fish eat the bait. If the weather is calm enough we will throw topwater plugs for the ultimate in shallow Redfish action. We also fish for Bull Redfish (15 to 50+ pounds) using cracked crab in the deeper passes when the season and the weather allows. We can also catch spotted sea trout as an option when the customer requests. The trout will be located along the barrier islands near the passes during the summer and move inshore during the other months. Redfish, spotted sea trout and several other species are available to catch year round in the Dularge,Cocodrie, Chauvin and Houma area.

Hey, I'm Captain Damien Melancon

Chauvin, United States
Background
I am a third generation commercial fisherman in southern Louisiana and I have been fishing the area since childhood. I first began guiding hunting and fishing trips in the Houma La area in 1993. I provide safe trips with guaranteed fish and plenty of local knowledge.
Techniques
The general techniques we use are to throw artificial lures on light tackle at tailing Redfish (4 to 15 pound size) over grassy flats in less than a foot of water. We will pick out the fish we want to catch and watch the fish eat the bait. If the weather is calm enough we will throw topwater plugs for the ultimate in shallow Redfish action. We also fish for Bull Redfish (15 to 50+ pounds) using cracked crab in the deeper passes when the season and the weather allows. We can also catch spotted sea trout as an option when the customer requests. The trout will be located along the barrier islands near the passes during the summer and move inshore during the other months. Redfish, spotted sea trout and several other species are available to catch year round in the Dularge,Cocodrie, Chauvin and Houma area.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Chauvin
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Trips from US $700

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Charter
Great guide
Wanted Bull Redfish for my kids to catch, he delivered
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Anita L.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   Fishing Booker Special Package on March 20, 2026
Our recent fishing trip with Red Fish Charters was an absolutely outstanding experience, largely due to the expertise of Captain...
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Darwin A. V.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Fishing Booker Special Package on August 17, 2026
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Ali S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 16, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ryan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fishing Booker Special Package on July 27, 2026
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Russell B.
Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fishing Booker Special Package on March 3, 2026
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