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Eric Newberry
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Eric Newberry

Venice, United States
Federal waters
50+ reviews
Captain Eric was born and raised in Plaquemines Parish and has been fishing these waters since he was born. He got into offshore fishing in his early teenage years and hasn't looked back since. Captain Eric charter fishes because he loves the way people react to their first Tuna, Swordfish, or Mahi. It's what keeps the captain doing what he does.
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Captain
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Eric N.
Eric N.
Captain

Charters

Rating

4.6
51 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.5
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

87%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
97%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (51)

Showing 1 – 5 of 51 reviews
  • Jennifer Cali
    Jennifer Cali
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
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    Member since 2024
    •
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught Red Snapper Limit!!

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 4 adults

    Christian and Brent were the best deck hands and boat captain that I have seen in a long while. They kmew exactly where the fish were and got hooked right away. This was a burthday trip for my son and his GF - couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Was expensive with the fuel cost but well worth it in tge end!!

    Reported catch:
    Blackfin Tuna
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    We are glad you guys wnjoyed everything and thank you so much for your review

  • Alfred Evans
    Alfred Evans
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
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    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Trip ever

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    We had a wonderful time this is the best charter I’ve ever been on. Every red snapper we pulled up was huge all 24. Captain and crew was awesome.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for your review Alfred. We hope you will come back and fish with us again when you come back to Venice.

  • Karen Babesh
    Karen Babesh
    us
    Louisiana, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best birthday ever

    Extended Full Day Trip – Offshore • 6 adults

    Had a wonderful experience. Eric and Josh we’re very informative and helpful. Had a great time catching plenty fish.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so mych Karen. we hope you choose us whwn you come back to Venice.

  • Drew Martarona
    Drew Martarona
    Repeat angler
    us
    Louisiana, US
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    Member since 2021
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome trip

    Inshore Fishing Trip • 6 adults

    we caught everything we went after. Great Cap and mate. Will book them again .

    Response from Captain

    thanks so much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your day

  • George Wylie
    George Wylie
    us
    Arkansas, US
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    Member since 2021
    3.3
    Verified

    We enjoyed our Visit to Venice

    Inshore Fishing Trip • 4 adults

    Our Day 1 trip was around a near shore oil and gas rig where we caught nice sea trout. Expect at least a 30 minute ride to the fishing gounds. The guide on day 1 used a boat which had no cushions on the seats or no seat at all. We packed ice and water and I am glad we did because the guide had no water or beverages on the boat. We shared our water with him. The guide was a 23 year old kid who was not very personable and rude at times. Our day 2 guide was an exception boat captain with a very nice boat. He was personable and talked and joked with us the entire trip. Very respectful and polite. We caught our limit of red snapper by 10:00 A M. We appreciated the day 2 guide and tipped him well. He asked that we tipped the day one guide and we did even though we were not overly pleased with his attitude. Venice is a great place to fish. 🐟🎣

    Reported catch:
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    George, we are sorry that you felt this way. Jace os a wonderful guide and we’ve never had issues with him, i will definitely talk with him about this. As far as water and ice go thats provided on offshore not inshore fishing. We do appreciate you feedback and hope if you come back ti Venice you will give us another shot.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    Best Trip ever
    Alfred E.
    Alfred E.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    first time in Venice
    Barbara R.
    Barbara R.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    Caught Red Snapper Limit!!
    Jennifer C.
    Jennifer C.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    AMAZING TRIP
    Chris B.
    Chris B.
  • Calcutta Gold – MoistCat
    Calcutta Gold – MoistCatVenice, LA
    Best Yellowfin Captain Josh and Captain Erick
    Albert M.
    Albert M.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    Amazing trip.
    jimmy j.
    jimmy j.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    Awesome Trip
    Brian S.
    Brian S.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    Calcutta gold are true Pro’s!
    Joshua M.
    Joshua M.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    On TIME, On BUDGET, FISH ONNN
    Tyler H.
    Tyler H.
  • Calcutta Gold
    Calcutta GoldVenice, LA
    Excellent charter
    Brent T.
    Brent T.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Calcutta Gold in Venice

This is a great time of year to go after Cobia, which can be caught around the rigs in shallow water. Weighing in anything from 15 to 60 pounds, this is one of the most exciting fish to catch nearshore. 

Top catches for September