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.
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Capt. Johnโ€™s Fin-tastic Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(49 reviews)
Grand Isle
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Fin-tastic Snapper Trip
Fin-tastic Snapper Trip
Jun 29, 2016 Grand Isle
It was a beautiful, calm Louisiana morning. My guest and I grabbed some breakfast and set out for our short ride to the fishing grounds. Within 15 min we were casting our lines. Immediately we were reeling in snapper, along with mackerel, blue fish, shark and redfish. The guys only wanted the snapper, so we released all the other species we caught. In a couple hours we returned to the dock to clean and pack their catch for their drive home. Thanks guys for another Fin-tastic time on the water.
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Awesome Grand Isle Fishing
Awesome Grand Isle Fishing
Jun 20, 2016 Grand Isle
It was another beautiful day on the island for my crew from Florida. Ed, Bobby, Danny and John climbed aboard for their Fin-tastic Louisiana fishing trip, and we set sail to the promised land. We hit our first stop and started catching some nice trout. The tide stopped there, so we made our way to the next honey hole where we boated a pile of redfish and channel mullet. Then my crew said they were up for snapper action, so we rode out to one of my favorite rigs and caught a mess of snapper and Spanish Mackerel. After filling the 150 qt ice chest to the top, we headed in so I could clean and bag their catch for the long trip back to Ft Myers. We ended the day catching 15 redfish, 30 speckled trout, 40 channel mullet, 5 Spanish Mackerel and 12 snapper. Thanks again guys for coming fish with me. Capt John Fin-tastic Charters
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Grand Isle Trout Bite
Grand Isle Trout Bite
May 19, 2016 Grand Isle
It's that time of year. The time of year people from all over the US come to Grand Isle La to have fun filling their freezers' full of Louisiana Speckled Trout. We left out at 6AM and made the 10 min cruse to the spot where these speckled wonders reside. By 8:30 we had fill the 150 qt ice chest with 125 speckled trout and were heading back to the marina to clean our catch. It's a fast pace, heart pounding, yankin' & crankin' good time out here on the island. Call to book your own yankin' & crankin' Fin-tastic Charter.
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Fun times
Fun times
May 5, 2016 Grand Isle
My father & son crew from Wisconsin, Randy & Jason, had a great time reeling in some nice trout today. The winds were still blowing a good 15 - 20 mph from this last front that moved through, but that didn't stop us from catching 40 nice trout before their lunch date with the wives. Thanks again guys for coming fish with me. Hope to see yall in the fall for a Bullred trip..
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Beautiful, trout filled day
Beautiful, trout filled day
Apr 24, 2016 Grand Isle
Man, you couldn't ask for a better day... "You could, but I don't think you would get it", lol. David, Daryl and Jeremy came down to wonderful Grand Isle and filled the boat with fish. The weather was great and the fishing has been off the hook. They caught 100 trout averaging 2+ lbs, had some bigger ones in there, and caught redfish, sheepshead and flounder too. Thanks again guys for coming have a Fin-tastic fishing trip with me. We gonna do it again when yall come next month.
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Another great day in Grand Isle
Another great day in Grand Isle
Apr 22, 2016 Grand Isle
Well Scott & Shannon had a awesome morning. We left the dock around 7am after a few rain showers passed. It was a breezy morning, but it was a nice ride to the fishing hole. First shannon reeled in a really nice bull redfish, then it was nonstop trout action. Reeling in fish after fish, it didn't take long for them to catch our limit for the day. 75 trout and 1 bull redfish by 10:30. Not a bad morning. Now yall can go relax and enjoy the beach. Thanks again for another Fin-tastic Charter.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great fishing trip in less than ideal conditions
Great fishing trip in less than ideal conditions
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Charles G.
Opelousas, LA
Excellent
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Half day with Captain John

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip - Morning or Afternoon on May 8, 2020
Great morning ! Captain John took exceptional care of us.
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Mark H.
Nemaha, NE
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Great time with a great guide.

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip - Morning or Afternoon on March 7, 2019
Had an awesome trip and caught some great fish. Guide was very patient and helpful with my wife who has never fished. She caught...
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Gary L.
Slidell, LA
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Grand Isle 8/25/2018

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip - Morning or Afternoon on August 25, 2018
Great trip!ย  we caught all the specks we wanted and then went and played with the bull reds.ย  What a blast to fight those...
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Anna D. B.
Ville Platte, Louisiana
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Half day fishing trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 24, 2017
Our party of 4 enjoyed a super fun half day of fishing with Captain John. Captain John was extremely knowledgeable, courteous,...
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Jacob H.
Baker, LA
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip - Morning or Afternoon on April 26, 2019
Great time with captain John Chauvin!
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