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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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Angler's choice
Lake Charles
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trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (123)
Fishing was slow, but Shane was great.
Awesome Trip!!!
Awesome Trip!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Conor B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

You're gonna catch fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 13, 2023
Shane will make sure of you have a great time
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Eric M.
Gulf Shores, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 31, 2023
Great communication setting things up, then had a great day on the water with Capt Randy.ย  Being a novice red fish angler...
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BRIAN G.
Florien, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 19, 2023
Captain Shane is first class and a genuine fisherman at heart. He knows the waters and how to accommodate his clients for making...
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Stacie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 29, 2023
Had a fishing trip with Capt Matthew. Immediately put us on fish.ย  Personable and friendly. Native to Lake Charles so knew...
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Mandy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 9, 2023
Water was amazing and we had the best time fishing as a family! My son was stoked he caught the biggest fish and we pan fried...
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