I don't know what a charter with Capt. James is like as we were promised a Capt. James charter but…read moreended up with the 1st mate Kyle as Capt. and a person that was very pleasant but almost completely ignorant of the duties a 1st mate has to be proficient in. When I booked the trip in January for June 18th we were told by Leslie that Capt. James would not be available on that day so we booked on the 17th when he would be available. Leslie was very pleasant and seemed eager to please. I explained to Leslie that we had been on a marlin charter in Mexico and even though we caught a 10 foot Blue Marlin we hated it as it was tug and reel, tug and reel. At least we got to see the marlin jump several times which was exciting. I explained to Leslie that we would have had more fun using spinning gear to catch the bait...2-5 lb Skipjacks and that we would like to fish for whatever was biting regardless of size3 and would prefer catching 10-20 lb tuna over bigger tuna with heavy gear. When I arrived in New Orleans I received a call that Capt. James would not be available. As our charter was the next day I felt I had no choice other than to agree to having Kyle be the Capt. HUGE MISTAKE!!! Not only was Kyle aggressive and cursed at my son for not pulling in the bait fast enough but when I was reeling in the only tuna we caught, he cursed at me when I didn't do exactly as he said. We saw many schools of smaller fish (probably bonito) hitting the surface at different times but when I pointed that out Kyle replied with "We won't look at them unless they're the size of Volkswagons." Catching a 40-50 lb tuna with a pool cue fishing rod w/roller guides with the pole handle in a tuna tube is like reeling in a 50 lb manhole cover from the bottom...not what we asked for. Kyle may be a good 1st mate but he is not a good captain...he was cocky, didn't listen to the clients and when we got done he charged us for 284 gallons of gas. He said the boat got 1 mile/gallon so at 40/mph...we were out at sea for 11 hours so do the math. To top it off, when my son got out of the boat his cell phone fell out of his pocket and into 9 feet of water where alligators live. Kyle laughed and said "I knew that was going to happen." I asked him that if he knew it was going to happen why didn't he say something before it happened? Kyle said nothing and turned away. All and all, I know going fishing is not a guarantee of catching fish but to also have a miserable experience for the bargain basement price of $2,000 for the charter, $1,754 for fuel and $300 for an inexperienced 1st mate. I called and asked Leslie about the gas usage and she seemed indignant and said my son (who paid for the trip) was rude to her. I told her I was sorry if he was rude but explained the Kyle used abusive language towards my sons and I also and neither was the right thing to do. Bottom line...Only go out with Capt James

I have been on a lot of charters around the world and Captain James is definitely a top 3 for me…read more His passion for catching fish shows and his attitude is great. If you have never been fishing in Venice before, I highly recommend you check them out. It is quite the experience down there.

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.

How to make this place the best experience: 1)lower your…read morerich ass, egocentric standards. 2) go to the bar, get yourself a beer all by your big boy self 3) pick a seat, anywhere of your choosing, and enjoy the view until a waitress greets you. If you do these three things, this place is awesome and food is delicious! This place can get packed and it's first come first serve. If you're in a rush don't come here. Grab some chips from the store and leave, waitress's aren't lazy, they're busy helping everyone. Also, they did still get the order wrong though, we ordered a blackened and a fried fish sandwich and they both came back fried. Not the biggest deal but like also, I saw you write our order down so WTF . So I guess tip #4 would be know they'll take your order, throw it in the trash, and you'll get what they give you. Upside: didn't think I wanted pickles on my sandwich but turns out it was great with it, they forced me to try something new. How sweet.

Great location. The restaurant is awesome and you can have them prepare the fish you just caught.read more

Best fishing trip ever. Captain Troy really knows where the fish are. Once we were on them the…read moreaction was non stop. I highly recommend Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters to anyone looking to get out and catch some big fish. A+

From the owner: Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters offers both day charters and overnight fishing charters…read more Launching out of Venice La, just a short trip from New Orleans, Captain Troy Wetzel has everything you need for the ultimate fishing adventure. You may bring up to 6 anglers per guided charter boat. We offer both day charters and overnight charters. Day fishing charters are estimated at about a 12 hour experience and Overnight charters are estimated at about a 24 hour experience. All Captains are licensed and insured.

We fished with Captain Brandon for the last two days. I fished with many other captains in the area…read moreand he is by far the best. His equipment is top notch, has a very spacious boat, and brings plenty of bait so you can try to catch your limits, trust me, many don't. If you want to catch fish, go with Reel Shot as we showed up at the dock with double and triple what other boat captains were catching.

From the owner: Reel Shot Guide Service is located in the Mississippi River Delta, the most prolific fishery along…read morethe United States coast. In fact, Venice, LA is one of the most sought after fisheries in the entire world. In the last 17 years, Capt. Brandon Carter has established Reel Shot Guide Service as one of the elite inshore services in this ultra-rich fishing ground. Whether you are local or out-of-state, your trip is family or business, Capt. Brandon can provide you with the professional services that fit your needs and exceed your expectations. Marsh Coastal Fishing in Louisiana is among the finest fishing found anywhere in the world. As a life-long Louisianan, I have had great success fishing many areas of the state, however there is no place like Venice. It is the pinnacle! We don't just rely on the quality of the fisheries. Before you arrive, we do everything to stack the odds in your favor to ensure that you have a quality experience from start to finish. This is what separates Reel Shot Guide Service from the rest and makes us the best!

Great trip with Capt. Mikee. We had a great catch and an awesome time in Venice! We caught lots…read moreof tuna and capt. cleaned it nicely.

Captain Mikey made my first deep sea fishing trip one to remember!! I was nervous about the trip…read morebut he made me feel very comfortable, was absolutely hilarious, and not to mention he is amazing at navigating the ocean and definitely knows what he is doing! 10/10 recommend. I will definitely be back!!!

Second review a year later…read more Amazing trip - caught over 600# of yellowfin tuna in two days Again - best boats and people to fish with - we had captain nick and John as his first mate

Went out with Capt Zack Edwards today 7/15/2023. Zack and Cameron were not only awesome to deal…read morewith but was very helpful. They put us on the fish we asked for. Not only was it a great trip we limited out in both red snapper and yellow fin. By far some of the best captains we have had in Venice. Don't let the reviews on here worry you like they did us. After this trip we will no longer be captain hoping. Zack will be our guy from here on out.

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.