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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.
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Waterside Charters

State licensed
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
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Stan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing was slow, but Shane was great.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 17, 2024
Morning rain delayed the start, but we fished hard all day and had a great time with family
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Eric M.
Gulf Shores, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Joseph W.
Lafayette, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 10, 2022
Captain Shane was not able to take us but he hooked us up with a fellow Captain that was available.ย  Captain Mike was a great...
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Stacie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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