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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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(95 reviews)
Lake Charles
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 95 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (139)
Fun & Productive trip out of Hackberry
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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
92%
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Jai C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 20, 2024
This was our famlies first every trip. They had a great time and lots of fun. Captain Billy was great to have as a first guide....
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Joe K.
Hayden, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Afternoon trip on July 5, 2023
Great day on the water. Captain Mike had great knowledge of the lake having grown up fishing it. He was able to put us in all...
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Daniel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shane is the man!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Casino Pickup (AM) on May 19, 2024
Shane took us out this morning and the first cast we brought fish in and that continued all morning. Great guy, weโ€™ll definitely...
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Cassie S.
Kilgore, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Afternoon trip with Captain Shane

VERIFIED   Afternoon trip on August 2, 2022
We spent the afternoon and evening on Captain Shaneโ€™s boat, and it was an absolute blast. He exceeded our expectations by...
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Reed R.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day Trip with Capt. Shane

VERIFIED   Afternoon trip on April 21, 2023
Captain Shane helped me organize a bachelor party for 12 friends and did a phenomenal job. Great communication throughout planning...
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