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Shane York
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Shane York

Port Sulphur, United States
25+ reviews
Hello, my name is Capt. Shane and I own Gripping Lips Guide Service. We mostly fish the waters south of the New Orleans area. This includes Myrtle Grove, Lafitte, the Four Bayou area, and Grand Isle. We specialize in inshore fishing for giant Redfish and Speckled Trout. Shallow-water sight fishing is our specialty, and we excel in that type of fishing. The Spyder Vapor drafts in 7 inches of water. If fly fishing is your thing, this is the charter for you.

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5.0
29 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
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All reviews (29)

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  • Tifany Thomas
    Tifany Thomas
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captian Shane is the real deal

    6 Hour Trip – Fly Fishing ( Max 2 ) • 2 adults

    Captian Shane is an excellent guide and all around top notch angler. He waa able to get us into big reds, including catching & netting a nice sized one out of season. If you love fly fishing. this is your guide.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Scott Mcgovern
    Scott Mcgovern
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip… Caot Shane was awesome

    4 Hour Trip. Morning or afternoon • 2 adults
  • Mike Durham
    Mike Durham
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip–Louisiana Gumbo (MAX 3) • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the charter, Mr. Mike. Can't wait to go again!

  • Conor Barry
    Conor Barry
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    1/2 Day Trip With Captain Shane

    6 Hour Trip–Louisiana Gumbo (MAX 3) • 2 adults

    Got tired of getting skunked chasing stripers in the New Jersey surf so flew down to New Orleans for the long weekend last minute and booked a trip with Shane. It was my first time in New Orleans and my goal was to catch a big ‘ole bull red. With his knowledge of the water and local fishery, Shane was more than up to the task. Left the dock at 6:30 on a pristine morning and had a tight line before 7:00… 38” Bull Red on the first cast! Not bad for my first redfish. We fished a variety of spots throughout the day and pulled in over three dozen speckled and white trout (many of which were keepers, but tossed back to fight another day) and three bull reds. Can’t thank Shane enough for a great day and outing! I definitely will be back to try and and get a bull on the fly. Til’ then I’ll be following along his fishing journeys and living vicariously through his YouTube channel.

    Response from Captain

    It was an awesome trip. Whenever you get ready to come back, let me know, and I'll block a couple of days off. We can fly, y, y, y, y, y, y, till we die, i, i, one day and spin the next, or fly both, or whatever. Maybe next time, the quarter won't claim your partner. 😉

  • Larry Glomski
    Larry Glomski
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Father/Daughter fishing weekend ever!!

    6 Hour Trip–Louisiana Gumbo (MAX 3) • 2 adults

    My adult daughter and I had the best Father/Daughter Fishing weekend with Capt Shane York (GrippingLipsFishing). Capt Shane was very polite, friendly, and most importantly, extremely knowledgeable in fishing the area out of Myrtle Grove Marina in Port Sulphur, and getting us on 12 huge bull reds, a boat load of trout, and a myriad of other species……while fighting windy weather!!! If we stopped catching fish for 5 minutes of so, he would move us to another spot where we would catch fish…that pattern continued during the whole two day trip, even when potential stormy weather keep everyone else off the water we went out and knocked them dead before racing back to the marina and avoiding the worst of the incoming weather. I’ve done inshore fishing with guides 40-50 times in the last 40 years and Capt Shane is one of the best, that I will definitely be going to to. Seriously, do yourself a favor and go fishing with Capt Shane York, Gripping Lips Fishing. I don’t normally write reviews like this, but Capt Shane’s efforts to make our trip the best, I felt like he deserved a truthful review that I’ll stand behind.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the awesome review, Mr Larry! It was a lot of fun. I loved watching y'alls faces when a big redfish was on. Y'all can come back any time you want. Keep in touch and I'll let Y'all know when the bite is on!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    A fish is seen in a net, but the image lacks clarity and detail.
    Tifany T.
    Tifany T.
    Captian Shane is an excellent guide and all around top notch angler. He waa able to get us into big reds, including catching & netting a nice sized one out of season. If you love fly fishing. this is your guide.
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    A group of four anglers proudly posing with a catch of Red Snapper displayed on a board at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Now is the time to book red snapper. The snapper have been on fire. We have limited out on every snapper trip we have done. They are a lot of fun to catch and they taste outstanding. I have dates available in August and September. Let’s go!
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Matt A.
    Matt A.
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David L.
    David L.
    Capt. Shane definitely put me on the fish in a super cool spot. I had a great time all day and caught my first ever redfish!
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Hey y'all, the bull reds are on fire right now! It's that time of year. The giant redfish are moving in and looking to spawn. The smalles redfish we have caught in the past few weeks has been 37 inches long. My fall calendar is filling up fast! Book now to reserve a spot!
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    Angler proudly displaying a Sheepshead caught while fishing in a coastal marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Luke C.
    Luke C.
    It was a great day out with Captain Shane. He absolutely knows the water, knows his craft, and he will work hard put you on top of fish. He's very professional and takes great care of his clients. Can't wait to book with him again this Fall when the giant Reds come in force. Thanks again Captain Shane.
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Went out with Shane for a half day with my wife. We had a blast catching Redfish, Speckled Trout and Black Drum. If your looking to go out with a top notch guide, then I would recommend Shane. Broke off a monster Red. Will do it again! Thanks Shane
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on a boat in calm coastal inshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Allen E.
    Allen E.
    We had a great trip, caught some beautiful fish and really enjoyed fishing in the Louisiana marshes.
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    Solo angler holding a large redfish aboard a small inshore fishing boat in a marsh-lined coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Destinee S.
    Destinee S.
    Had such a great time! Nice, clean boat, smooth ride, and brought us to to all the fish! Felt like a mini vacation. Good vibes
  • Louisiana on the Fly
    Louisiana on the FlyPort Sulphur, LA
    Angler fishing from the bow of a shallow-water skiff in a marsh channel, with the boat deck and casting setup clearly visible.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Dustin W.
    Dustin W.
    Had a great day with Capt. Shane. It was a windy cold day and we fished hard. He is a true fisherman and worked hard to get us on fish. We saw a lot the guy in front of the boat could have done a better job fishing. I would recommend this fly-fishing trip all day everyday. Can't wait to get out with him again

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A group of four anglers proudly posing with a catch of Red Snapper displayed on a board at a fishing dock.

Red Snaper are on Fire!

Aug 16, 2025 • Port Sulphur
Now is the time to book red snapper. The snapper have been on fire. We have limited out on every snapper trip we have done. They are a lot of fun to catch and they taste outstanding. I have dates available in August and September. Let’s go!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a scenic fishing environment.

The Bulls are on Fire

Aug 15, 2023 • Port Sulphur
Hey y'all, the bull reds are on fire right now! It's that time of year. The giant redfish are moving in and looking to spawn. The smalles redfish we have caught in the past few weeks has been 37 inches long. My fall calendar is filling up fast! Book now to reserve a spot!
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on the deck of a boat, with a scenic backdrop of cloudy skies and water.

Labor Day Weekend Bulls!

Sep 1, 2022 • Port Sulphur
The bulls are still running. Book now of you want to get in on the action!
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.

Book NOW for bull reds.

Aug 28, 2022 • Port Sulphur
Another awesome trip. The smallest redfish caught was 17 lbs. The biggest was just ever 25 lbs. My fall schedule is filling up. Book now to get on these giant redfish!
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Two anglers on a boat proudly displaying a large Redfish caught during a fishing trip in a scenic coastal environment.

The Bull Reds are Running!

Aug 20, 2022 • Port Sulphur
This is the time of year to book with us if you want to catch reds of a lifetime. The past couple of weeks has been awesome, with the giant bull reds spawning. We catch multiple reds on every trip lately between 20 and 40 pounds. All the big reds have been in about 3.5 to 4 feet of water. All have been caught on artificial. No shrimp. These fish are aggressive and you do not need shrimp to catch them.
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A proud angler giving a thumbs up next to a neatly arranged display of multiple Speckled Trout on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.

Speckled Trout are on fire!

Mar 11, 2022 • Port Sulphur
Now is the time to book us for hot speckled trout action. The fishing has heated up with the weather, here in Myrtle Grove. We are finding a lot of trout in the bays and bayous as they start to migrate back out towards the gulf. Our canlendar is starting to fill up. If you are coming to the New Orleans area and want to fish, book with us! We are loacted only about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans.
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