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Grand Isle, Louisiana
Deep Sea Fishing in Grand Isle
6 charter boats in Grand Isle and Port Fourchon that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The boats
Grand Isle deep sea fishing charters, A to Z
Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
American Gulf Fishing Charters
Fourchon Marina, 288 Flotation Canal Rd, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Cobia, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack, Swordfish, Yellowfin tuna
Bentrod Fishing Charters
1618 LA 1, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Targets: Red snapper, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Grouper, Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Sheepshead
Down The Bayou Charters
Grand Isle
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Red snapper, Mangrove snapper, Grouper, Amberjack
Gulf of America Outfitters
235 Cypress Cove Rd, Venice, LA (main base)
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Snapper, Grouper, Tilefish, Blue marlin
Capt. John's Fin-Tastic Charters
Grand Isle
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Snapper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Cobia, Shark, Black drum
Southern Angler Fishing Charters
Grand Isle Marina; 158 Sandollar Ct, Grand Isle, LA 70358
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snapper, Shark
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 16 operators: Grand Isle fishing charters.
What to expect
Deep sea fishing in Grand Isle at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 1; Full day (8 hours or more) – 1; Overnight or extended – 1.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Speckled trout, Red snapper, Cobia, Swordfish.
- In season in October: Speckled trout, Redfish, Cobia (see the Grand Isle season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 1 of 6 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the Grand Isle wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.
Questions
Deep sea fishing in Grand Isle: questions
What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in Grand Isle?
The fish these boats list most often are Redfish, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, Yellowfin tuna, Speckled trout, Red snapper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in Grand Isle?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Grand Isle also runs inshore trips: 15 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
For captains and guides
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