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Venice, LA Fishing Charters

13 charter captains and guides fishing from Venice, Buras and the Plaquemines Parish marinas, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Venice fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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FishN La Venice Fishing Charters and Lodging

237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091

Capt. JasonUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreSight fishingFly fishing

Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Red snapper, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Swordfish, Blue marlin

(504) 732-7822Website

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Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters

237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091

Capt. Troy Wetzel42 ft Razor Cat (offshore); 25 ft Blackjack (inshore)Up to 6 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Red snapper, Cobia, Grouper, Amberjack

Razor Cat day charter (about 12 hr), plus fuel $2,200Razor Cat overnight charter (about 24 hr), fuel included $6,000Blackjack inshore charter, 3 people, plus fuel $1,000+1 more on their site
(504) 701-3474Website

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Saltgrass Outdoors

31853 Hwy 11, Buras, LA 70041

24 ft Skeeter, 250 hp YamahaUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

Inshore

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder

Inshore Fishing Package, per person (2-4 people, lodging included) $775Inshore Fishing Only, 2 people (per boat) $1,000Inshore Fishing Only, 3 people (per boat) $1,500+1 more on their site
(228) 806-8306Website

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Tuna Town Fishing (Intensity Offshore Outfitters)

330 Cypress Cove Rd, Venice, LA 70091

Capt. Josh Bodenheimer42 ft Razorcat catamaran; two 39 ft ContendersUp to 6 guests

InshoreNearshoreOffshore

Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper

Offshore/Tuna, plus fuel $2,400Inshore/Coastal, up to 4 people $1,200Snapper/Coastal, plus fuel $1,600
(504) 235-5319Website

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Venice Charters Unlimited

Venice

Capt. Brent RoyOffshore boats 30-42 ftUp to 6 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel, Blue marlin, Tuna

Inshore Charter, 1-3 people (8 hr) $1,150Inshore Charter, 4 people (8 hr) $1,400Inshore Charter, 5 people (8 hr) $1,550+2 more on their site
(225) 268-8420Website

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The Venice Lodge & Pelican Charters

41252 Highway 23, Buras, LA 70041

41 ft Onslow BayUp to 6 guests

InshoreOffshore

Targets: Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi

Inshore, 1-2 people $900Inshore, 3 people $1,000Inshore, 4 people $1,100+2 more on their site
(504) 432-3034Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Venice?

How the 13 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Red snapper, Swordfish.

Deep sea fishing in Venice: all 9 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Redfish, Speckled trout, Wahoo, Swordfish.

Inshore fishing charters in Venice: all 11 guides →

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Live from NOAA tide station 8760841, NOAA station 8760721, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Venice.

Full tide table and what is biting: Venice fishing report.

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Fishing in Venice: local notes

Venice Marina, 237 Sports Marina Rd, is the departure point for several Venice charters.

Source: captaintroywetzel.com

Cypress Cove Marina on Cypress Cove Rd is the other main Venice departure point; some operators pick up guests at Venice Marina.

Source: fishvenicecharters.com

Water over 1,000 ft deep in the Mississippi Canyon is reached as close as 15 miles offshore; rigs and reefs sit in 50-500 ft.

Source: superstrikecharters.com

The Midnight Lump is a named offshore tuna spot that Venice charters run trips to.

Source: captainbrettryan.com

Charter passengers 16 and older need a Louisiana fishing license; LDWF sells a short-term charter license.

Source: mgfishing.com

Questions

Venice fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Venice?

We list 13 charter captains and guides fishing from Venice, Buras and the Plaquemines Parish marinas, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Venice?

5 of the 13 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Venice?

The species Venice captains list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Red snapper and Swordfish.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Louisiana?

Charter passengers can buy a 3-day Charter Passenger license (saltwater $20, freshwater $10) valid with a licensed guide aboard; charter clients are covered by the captain's Charter ROLP. The agency page does not clearly say whether a Basic license is also needed. A Louisiana resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $68. Louisiana fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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