If I could mark it lower - I would…read more I cannot recommend Willie B as the Capt. he is ill prepared and the owner (I think) is also full of excuses. while I understand one cannot guarantee fish they should be prepared to fish (have rigs and bait ready) and not have inferior equipment. if equipment needs to be replaced - DO IT! A $2000 ride in a fast boat to watch the "pros" do the fishing while we watched eagerly for our turn to reel in a fish or feel the adrenaline of the fight... and it's anticipation - just didn't seem right. Perhaps a different charter and certainly a different captain. Other boats brought in fish. in two days, we got four... (marlin was exciting but too small, same for sword fish). then when we did catch fish - we left that area because the "pros" seemed to be overly frustrated at not having rigs ready and having to take time to prepare them. another time we wasted an hour on bait we never used. another time we wasted over an hour while the pro prepared bait... NOT prepared. Again, I know there is no guarantee of harvesting fish - but the crews lack of preparation and faulty equipment on such an expensive endeavor is pathetic. If properly prepared several of us could have fished and increased our chances instead of watching the "pros" do the fishing.

We booked an off shore and an in shore trip. Day 1 our captain arrived over an hour late and…read moreseemed to be still suffering from a wild night. While going to catch bait fish he and his first mate got into a shouting match which lead to the first mate going to the front of the boat and sleeping the rest of the charter. The captain split his time between the boat and the lines but did neither very well. It's frustrating to watch boats around you hauling in fish but you can't even get lines in the water. On the second day we had a great day of fishing - probably over 100 fish with many keepers. My complaint here it the captain decided he also wanted to fish because the action was so hot. He often took the prime position on the boat and ignored us so we baited our own lines and still had a great day. I do have a large knot on my head where the captain hit me with his cast - I was standing in the same space I had been - this is terrible etiquette on a boat and km glad he didn't sink the hook into my ear. We will not use Super Strike again nor would we recommend.

another fanatics trip with reel tite fishing charters. opal…read morewas outstanding the guides did a fantastic job.

Booked an inshore charter with Capt. Rock of Reel Tite Guide Service for me, my wife, my son, and…read moredaughter in law and couldn't be happier with the service we received. We left from Venice Marina and we were put on fish immediately catching full limits of quality fish. The goal was to catch numbers, and we caught lots of fish, and some decent sized redfish and sheephead. The trip was enjoyable not only for the scenery but also the knowledgeable and personable captain we had. Rock gave us everything we wanted and even allowed us to keep fishing after we got our limit in hopes of catching other species as well, as we tried several spots. I will most definitely be back to fish with this guide service. I have fished for tuna, dorado, snapper, reds and many species of freshwater fish in the US and overseas and this was one of the most fun trips I've been on. I highly recommend them to others.

Awesome guys and very knowledgeable Have used them several…read moretimes. Would love to fish with them again soon.

Top notch operation! The accommodations were absolutely…read moresuperb and the hospitality and food was delicious. Evie kept our plates full. We stayed in the lower unit and had a very comfortable bed. The place was immaculate and very well kept. Even though the fishing was tough, our guides worked hard to get us on some fish. We still managed limits of reds right in the middle of the cold front. If you happen to be headed to Venice, be sure to check out Home Run Chart

04/11/2026 - First time to Venice and my only regreat is that it took me 37 years to discover it…read more We blindly booked Josh for inshore and off shore fishing. Prior to the trip, Josh was honest about conditions and the bite. It wasnt the best news but I apprecited his honestly. Day 1, inshore - Josh picked us up from our floating house and had us on fish as the sun rose. As a Captain, Josh managed the perfect balance between being helpful, while still giving you some independance to catch your own fish; which I apprecited. I have had guides in the past that hook a fish and pass you the rod, not Josh (although I am sure he would do whatever you ask if that is your style). We did very well on reds, flouder and speckeled trout. Day 2 , offshore- Captain Zack picked us up from the Cypress Marina. His first mate gave us some very much apprecited suggestions on where to sit in the boat while traveling offshore. Zack and the first mate hustled to catch bait. Watching them work the cast nets was an experience of its own. I will admit the boat ride was "intense" due to it being pretty rough water but I never felt unsafe. The Captain and boat were both very capable. On location, we hooked a few shark but no Tuna. There were several other boats in the area and I never saw anyone land any fish, just cutting sharks off. Even though fishing was slow, the crew never stopped hustling. We eventually left the Tuna spot and looked for Swordfish. We hooked three swordfish and landed one. I will say, the swordfish really made up for the lack of tuna! All and all, you get what you pay for. This trip isnt cheap and it is not for the weak but if you want to catch fish and get back alive, I would go with Intensity Outiffters. Already looking at the calender to go back in October and hit that Blue Waaader Oh and most importantly - ZACK- KILLER TUNES BRO

did not catch but one small tuna in 2 full days of fishing. do not recommend this charter. the 2…read moreguides that were twin brothers on 2 separate days could not get us on any tuna. Could see tuna on the electronics but they could not figure out how to catch them. there are other charters that caught some that weekend. If the guides can't catch any fish I don't think people should have to pay a full price for the day.

Jesse is a great guy. We limited out both days even though the weather didn't cooperate. Donny was…read morealso a class act and their expert knowledge of the area was unrivaled. This trip was very important to us and after we were blown out of offshore fishing Venice Charters Unlimited exceeded our expectations. Bravo!

Brent, is a fish whisperer.... He can put you on fish when…read morethe water is murky! He has top of the line equipment and endless inside information.

This name is highly confusing. I don't know if you mean the Gulf of Mexico, or if there is some…read moreother gulf with the name "Gulf of America". You have left me very confuzzled. As far as my knowledge goes, the "Gulf of America" does not exist.

Was the best fishing trip I've ever been on captain John was very professional and put us on fish…read moreand we had a blast and me and my friends can't wait to do it again

From the owner: If your looking for Offshore or Inshore look no further than Pelican Charters! Heading out of…read moreVenice, Louisiana, home to some of the best fishing in the South, this charter is helmed by local captain John Duplass.