Captain
John Chauvin

Member since December 2015 Grand Isle, United States
Background
Capt. John has been fishing ever since he was a boy. First taught to fish by his Dad, he grew up absorbing the various techniques and methods of the anglers around him, giving him a large amount of experience in different ways of fishing. He has been chartering for quite a few years and loves to pass on his knowledge to his guests.
Techniques
A variety of techniques including fishing with rip-lines and free-line, popping with live or artificial bait.

Hey, I'm Captain John Chauvin

Grand Isle, United States
Background
Capt. John has been fishing ever since he was a boy. First taught to fish by his Dad, he grew up absorbing the various techniques and methods of the anglers around him, giving him a large amount of experience in different ways of fishing. He has been chartering for quite a few years and loves to pass on his knowledge to his guests.
Techniques
A variety of techniques including fishing with rip-lines and free-line, popping with live or artificial bait.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(48 reviews)
Grand Isle
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 48 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (57)
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Great fishing trip in less than ideal conditions
Great fishing trip in less than ideal conditions
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Richard M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
John provided a great fishing experience for our little group. The boat was neat, clean, and very nice. He kept the mood light...
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Parker S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip - Morning or Afternoon on July 29, 2024
Booked a back to back inshore fishing trip with Captain John and had an absolute blast!! Both days caught my limit of speckled...
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Richard H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

TRIP OF A LIFETIME (SO FAR)

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip - Morning or Afternoon on October 8, 2024
Iโ€™m 75, my brother is 81.ย  Donโ€™t infer that either of us is old and feeble. But spending a day on the water with Captain...
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Jason P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip in less than ideal conditions

VERIFIED   Afternoon Bullred/Shark Trip on April 19, 2025
John runs a great fishing charter. Communicates well, works hard to find the fish. We fished on a day that was not favorable...
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Matt C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A+++

VERIFIED   NEW  Trout & Snapper Combo on June 13, 2025
Captain John is great
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