Charter Operator
Waterside Charters

Member since July 2017 Lake Charles, United States
Background
Captain Shane has been fishing the waters of Calcasieu Lake for over 20 years. Fully insured and verified, Captain Shane specializes in delivering fun fishing trips in inshore and nearshore waters. He likes taking kids on board, and will put you on the inshore's finest – Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder.

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Lake Charles, United States
Background
Captain Shane has been fishing the waters of Calcasieu Lake for over 20 years. Fully insured and verified, Captain Shane specializes in delivering fun fishing trips in inshore and nearshore waters. He likes taking kids on board, and will put you on the inshore's finest – Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder.
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My Charter Listing

Waterside Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(98 reviews)
Lake Charles
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (140)
excellent & family had a great time
Fun & Productive trip out of Hackberry
Most Awesome Trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memorable fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on August 2, 2026
We had a fun fishing trip.  I took my son fishing as well as his friend who had never been saltwater fishing. We had lots...
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William D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent & family had a great time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 20, 2026
highly recommend
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Doug P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun & Productive trip out of Hackberry

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 9, 2025
Had a great day of fishing with Captain Devin. He is a knowledgeable captain with excellent experience, willing to work hard...
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Eddie V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 19, 2023
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John H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 6, 2023
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