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
(29 reviews)
Chauvin
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Trips from US $700

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great guide
Wanted Bull Redfish for my kids to catch, he delivered
Wanted Bull Redfish for my kids to catch, he delivered
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Good experience
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Judy L.
Marksville, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Premium Package on June 22, 2018
Judy L. recommends Redfish Charter Company
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Kelly G.
Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Damien

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip week day package on July 12, 2017
This was our first charter trip. We had a blast fishing! Caught fish from the beginning! Ready to book our next trip.!!!
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Daryl C.
Picayune, Mississippi
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Captain Damien Melancon

8 Hour Trip โ€“ Premium Package on June 15, 2017
Had a great day chasing the trout along the islands. We caught our limits and had blast. Canโ€™t wait to go back.
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Sidney T.
Louisville, Colorado
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Half day with Capt melancon

4 Hour Trip week day package on June 7, 2017
Enjoyed the trip very much caught a lot of fish
Sidney T. recommends Redfish Charter Company
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