I absolutely cannot speak highly enough of Salty Dog Charters! Honestly, our day trip out with Captain Markham Dickson is one of the best things I've ever done in New Orleans. (And you guys have been to New Orleans, right? So, like, you know how great everything is there, right?) Even if you're not necessarily looking to fish, which we weren't, they're happy to take you out for a day on the water that will be amazing! Though our trip was about something else (we were spreading ashes at sea), Captain Markham made sure we got to do some really fun stuff. We fed pelicans, saw some awesome wildlife (including some large fish, crabs, otters, and more), and did a bit of net fishing. We also saw some really cool spots, like small islands and a fishing cabin. If you're looking to fish, or just looking for a unique fun day out, you have to check out Salty Dog Charters! Trust me, it's awesome! read more

Capt. Gabe was excellent. Hot is on the fish. Caught our limit. Excellent trip. Highly recommend!

Went on a marsh fishing trip with my group of 4 with captain eric in July 2022. We had the best time catching speckled trout. The action never stopped that we didn't even get a chance to stop and eat our snacks ! Half of us were complete beginners and didn't even know how to properly cast while the other half had some experience. We all had a great time and we're reeling in keepers. We caught about 71 trout. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and will be unforgettable! Thank you captain eric for taking amazing care of our crew and showing us a great time! read more

Salty Dog Charters - Beautiful sunrise with storm on horizon on our way out to the fishing holes - Fishing Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Jimmy was nice but. We had said up front that we wanted to fish the rigs. His boat was too small and we had to stay inshore. We went out for 2 hours and got destroyed by mosquitoes (he had spray for gnats but not mosquitoes on board). He was more expensive than the other guide we used the day before (we had a phenomenal experience with the other guy, unfortunately he was already booked for today) and he was less prepared and his boat was smaller and older. We paid $200 for a boat ride and hundreds of mosquito bites. No offer for any kind of break from the $900 fee he charged for two people fishing (others were $750 for two anglers). read more

Captain Gabe was very great! We were catching fish all day! when we could not get an uber from the dock, he even drove us into town.

Salty Dog Charters made it easy to go fishing, from helping us get to their dock right to eating the fish. Captain Sal put us on great fishing and we caught 6 different species in the brackish waters and had enough to cook that night and to take some home. Captain Sal was awesome on the boat, not only for his excellent guiding but also just to hang out with. They also helped us set up a catch and cook at Redfish Grill in the quarter, outstanding!!!! Thanks for a great trip! Ben M. read more

Limit of Redfish for six by 9am!! Beautiful cruise this morning through the bayous, sighting gators, shorebirds, pelicans and the sun rising over the coastal marsh. The ride would've been worth the trip alone. Stopped at his first honey hole and got limits of fish for everyone in the boat (including two first time fisherwomen). Markham loves to fish and holds his own with the best captains in the marsh, trip after trip. But more importantly, Markham loves people. If you have never fished in your life, or fish professional bass tournaments, you'll enjoy his company and his trip. Thanks for another great one Markham! We'll be back read more

Salty Dog Charters - Fishing Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Best fishing trip EVER! There is not any words to explain how much fun was had! Coolest guy and very patient and personable! Never had such an amazing time fishing. Caught BIG OL fishes! No problems WHATSOEVER! He was too freaking cool! It was like we all knew each other since high school! Def going to be fishing with him when we come back to NOLA. read more

Such a fun and eventful day on the water! Markham was not only super knowledgeable about the area, but very patient with 4 unskilled fisher woman lol. He was able to make these inexperienced girls feel like real fisherman, catching some of the biggest fish we'd ever seen! Not only was the fishing good, the company was awesome. Markham made us feel super comfortable from the very beginning, sharing stories, and making us laugh. For 4 very needy girls, he was very accommodating to all our requests, and him and Karen (our uber) went well out of their way to make sure or experience was the best it could be. Can't wait to come back to New Orleans and do it all over again some day! Definitely recommend Salty Dog charters for anyone and everyone looking for a good time and some good fishin. read more

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Captain Markham is great. His laid-back personality was refreshing for a charter captain. He never once barked, used foul language, or was rude to our group. I want to come back and bring my family. I think his gentle touch and patience to teach would be perfect for less-experienced fishermen. Best part, he put us right on the fish and we caught em! He adjusted to our preference to catch more big reds. He has a good relationship with other captains and they work together to try to make sure everyone catches fish. I highly recommend! read more

Great fishing charter, captain Marcom knows all the good fishing spots! We caught so many big fish my hands were hurting from the fight they gave. Make sure to get your fishing license prior to going out, dress warm for the boat ride, the wind coming off the water can be a bit chilly and don't forget to bring sunscreen, drinks and snacks its a long day but so worth it! read more

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Amazing experience! Guide was knowledgeable and fun. Caught sharks and red fish all day. I even caught a 70lb stingray! Once in a lifetime experience, a must do!! read more

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Came to Louisiana for our birthday and wanted to come try some Louisiana Fishing. We signed up with Salty Dog Charters and had a great experience! The weather was great and Captain Markham took us to some good fishing spots he knew of. Caught over 20 SheepHeads. Caught at least 10 bull reds over 30 inches. And 4 BlackDrum over 30 inches. I would definitely recommend Captain Markham for anyone looking for a great time! read more

My husband love fishing and wanted to chance to go out while were visiting New Oreleans. Salty Dog made setting up this experience super easy. We had a great time I would definitely recommend them in the future. read more

Great trip! Capt. Markham worked steady and hard to help us find the reds and get 'em in the boat. He knows his craft and is a ton of fun to be with! read more

Captain Markham of Salty Dog is a talented and knowledgeable seaman with vast experience throughout Louisiana despite his youthful appearance. He was able to get us on great redfish on an otherwise off day where most boats came up empty. We enjoyed his stories, knowledge about the local flora and fauna and just a great day of fishing all around. We will be back! read more

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Capt Markham was a fantastic guide - caught our limit on redfish within the first half hour! Caught more reds, sheepshead, Blackshaw drum for another 5 hours! Great, friendly, convenient service. Highly recommended! read more

My crew and I had a great time fishing with Captain Markham. We caught many Redfish, Sheephead, bass, and a mullet. I would definitely recommend him for everyone from amateurs to experts. read more

If I could give more stars, I would. Mark and his affiliate guide took us out on two boats and I will say they made it an enjoyable trip. The ladies on one boat and the men on another. They kept up with our competitiveness and sometimes foul humor. We will definitely be planning a summer trip with Salty Dog Charters! Oh, did I mention that we also had 2 limits of Redfish? 5stars! read more

Great time fishing with Capt Markham! Was personable, knowledgeable, fun. Had some questionable weather early and he was happy to work with us and get us out fishing. Would highly recommend-- and hope to get out with him again read more

Salty Dog Charters - Fishing Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We had a great time with Mark. He is a pleasure to fish with and loved picking his brain for knowledge about NO fishing. I am a very experienced fisherman, my fiancé is just learning. Mark was able to handle both levels with ease. Very personable and knows the history of the area, so not just a fishing guide, but a tour guide as well. We had not planned on keeping fish, but Mark suggested we keep some filets and take them to GW Fins in the French Quarter. They cooked 6 plates of fish, all cooked different. It was incredible! Cost was only $25 at the restaurant. I would do that again! I highly recommend Mark, his knowledge, his boat and his equipment was top notch. oh yeah, we kicked ass, redfish, speckled trout, sheep head and black drum. Al and Heather read more

I will have to say that I have never paid for a fishing charter before. I am an avid river fly-fisherman, but still love to reel fish. My buddy and I were in NOLA and decided to rent a boat for the day of fishing for the $650 for the 2of us. Capt Markham was booked, so we landed with Capt. Eric Olsen. Nice guy, I don't think anything would have been different with any other Capt. At the boat at 5 am, the 2 of us and he set sail through the bayous, no mate. After many high speed boating sessions, punctuated by 10 minute 'fishing' episodes, we headed home at 1 pm. There are no pictures of fish as the Capt said he would take, because we caught exactly 6 speckled trout, each just over the limit of 12 inches. I caught 4, my bud 1 and the Capt 1. 6 keepers, and Ive caught bigger trout in my local river. ( see their pics) Highly disappointed in the total experience. We weren't given the option of staying out till we were satisfied. Fished with light tackle and caught light fish. Oh, and the Uber back and forth from NO to the dock was $120 with 'their' guy, Add that on. I'll plan and research better next trip, it's on me to choose better. read more

The guides at Salty Dog are the best around. Capt. Markham runs a great operation and will put you on the fish. We had a large group, about 19, and had a blast. I fished with Capt. Jimmy and our boat caught over 125 fish in just a few hours, the rest of the group had similar experiences. You will not find a better charter service to fish with. read more

Salty Dog Charters - Fishing Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I fished with Captain Markham on Thursday 9/13/18 out of Shell Beach, LA and we had a great day telling fish stories, fishing & most importantly catching some Red Fish! We were fishing about 15 minutes from his dock and it turns out we had to wait for the ride to start dropping out. Once it did it was lights out! We fished with a spoon and a top ware bait but the "Firecracker" technique was popping corks with a live shrimp pinned to a small lead head on a short leader. The trick was to cast the cork close to the marsh grass and let the current created by the tide carry it down the line, hopefully right over a Bull Red's snout! Watching the cork bob and then disappear was a real adrenaline rush! We did a lot of laughing! The best was figuring out where the fish should be hanging out and then successfully casting to that spot and getting hit and hooking up! Nothing like successfully stalking your quarry... we caught our limits of quality Reds and several other species as well. I had a really great time, it was exactly what I was hoping for; Captain Markham delivered the goods! Make sure to arrange with a restaurant in town to cook up your fish! read more

I could not be more pleased with the long day that we spent with Captain Markham! We caught lots of fish...many varieties...and took home plenty. He is knowledgeable, entertaining and professional; he explained fishing techniques and improved everyone's skill levels. He clearly knows the places where the fish are. It was a wonderful experience. I recommend it for everyone and will be bringing my grandchildren when they next visit. Captain Markham knows more about fishing the lower Mississippi marshes than anyone I know. read more

Had an unbelievable time with Markham. He was on the fish the entire time. Great guy awesome person. I WILL BE COMING BACK AGAIN FOR SURE

What a great TRIP! I brought my Mother for her birthday as well as my girlfriend and he took care of everything for us and everyone had a wonderful day. Markham is the best charter captain that I have had the pleasure to go fishing with (I have taken a lot of charter fishing trips all around the USA). He is extremely knowledgeable of the area, honest, amazing angler and a kind soul who you can tell loves to be out there. From the second you step on his beautiful boat you feel like you are with an old friend. He knew the area very well and although we went on a day with very little to no tide (horrible conditions for trout) he still did not stop until he got us on the fish, and boy did he. He had several tricks up his sleeve to make sure we had a box full of trout. If you are trying to catch a cooler full of trout or fight with some big Bull Reds all while cutting up and having a great time this is the charter you want to be on. read more