Fishing Charters
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Charter |
Type |
Contact |
Phone Number |
| Good Times Charters |
I, C |
Capt. Jake Scardino |
504-464-7909 |
| Cherece IV |
O |
Capt. Rene Rice |
985-787-2200 |
| Hook'em Fishing |
I, C |
Capt. Jay Anselmi |
985-787-3247 |
| Hard Times Charters |
I, C |
Capt. Mark Scardino |
985-787-3529 |
| Bon Chance Fishing |
I, C, O |
Capt. Bobby Chouest |
985-637-3979 |
| Island Charters |
I, C |
Capt. Dick Spaulding |
985-787-4765 |
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Reel Screamers Guide Service |
I, C, O |
Capt. Daryl Carpenter |
225-937-6288 |
| Reel World Charters |
I, C |
Capt. Craig Rodrigue |
504-467-1526 |
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Pair-A-Dice Charters |
C, I |
Capt. Keith Bergeron |
985-860-7855 |
| H & M Charters |
I, C |
Capt. Jules Bellanger |
985-787-3753 |
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Irwin's Guide Service |
I, C |
Capt. Irwin Callais |
985-787-2625 |
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Hot Rods Guide Service |
I, C, O |
Capt..Craig Bielkiewicz |
225-278-9107 |
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Gotcha Charters |
O |
Capt. Bobby Terrebonnne |
985-787-2481 |
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Flamin' Hooks |
I, C, O |
Capt. Jeff Brumfield |
318-623-2759 |
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Dream Catcher Guide Service |
I, C, O |
Capt. "B" |
225-572-8927 |
| A-Tucker's Offshore Fishing |
O |
Capt. Marion Tucker |
504-837-4947 |
| South Coast Charters |
C, I, O |
Capt. Ben Chauvin |
225-571-4759 |
| Pro Guide Service |
I |
Capt. Paul Bradberry |
985-787-2316 |
| A Day in Paradise |
I, C, O |
Capt. Pete Besson |
985-787-2639 |
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Bay Coast Charters |
I |
Capt. Carol Auenson |
985-787-2067 |
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Bad Boyz Charters |
I, C |
Capt. Joel Bradberry |
985-787-4746 |
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| C = Coastal |
FISH CLEANING SERVICES |
| I = Inland |
Pier Punks 225-329-9421 |
| O = Offshore |
Slime Slingers 504-415-0039 |
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Fishing tips by Irv Magri!
Irv Magri is the former host of the fishing show originally aired in 1976 and 1977 called "Sportsmans Paradise." He is an avid saltwater fisherman who has fished Grand Isle waters beginning as a child in 1949. This well-received television show received great reviews from such groups and businesses as the "Miss Mississippi Fishing Boat" which at one time was the largest and most famous Louisiana "head boat" in that era. Mr. Howard Lipps, who was the business agent for the Miss Mississippi Fishing Boat. Offshore Fishing, Inc. wrote tremendously about the positive impact Irv's show, "Sportsmen's Paradise", had on Louisiana fishing and its econmoy. After the first airing of this fishing show, Mr. Lipps, the long-time and well-respected business agent, wrote to Mr. Magri on August 24, 1976 stating that there boat had received over 300 inquiries following the debut of Irv Magri's fishing show. Likewise, Mrs. Marguerite Ponder of Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission also highly complemented Irv Magri for originatiing this much needed show-casing of Louisiana fishing in her letter of September 1, 1976. Furthermore, WWL TV stated on August 24, 1976 that they had received over 30 favorable responses regarding this long awaited and much needed fishing show which aired on channel 4, WWL TV. Irv Magri was 29 years of age when he drew up the concept of promoting Louisiana coastal fishing. Irv is a strong believer in his native state of Louisiana having been born in a fishing village, then known as "Bucktown", where his family has lived since his great-great-great grandfather, Edward Lestrade, moved there in the 1840's. Irv's second home, and now his primary and permanent residence, is his beloved Grand Isle. Irv Magri strongly believes that Louisiana coastal fishing is the finest in the United States and North America and that it is often over-looked in preference to "prettier" beaches that are more commercial and have more monies to spend on advertisement. Grand Isle fishing, which many consider the best in America, is directly effected by the father of rivers-the Mississippi River whose mouth is approximately 25 miles East of our sub-tropical island and accounts for the spectacular salt water fishing.
Of course, the tremendous offshore saltwater fishing speaks for itself. Our many oil rigs that dot Louisisana coastal waters serve as huge artificial reefs that attract many species of salt water fish including, but not limited to, amberjack, bonito, sailfish, spadefish, barracuda, red snapper, lanesnapper, jacks, black drum, black grouper, warsaw grouper, blue marlin, white marlin, channel mullet, king makerel, spanish makerel, cobia (lemon fish, crabeater), pompamo, crevalle jack, gafftopsail catfish, gag grouper, saltwater garfish, goggle-eye jack, mahi mahi (dolphin), queen snapper, mutton snapper, schoolmaster, blackfin snapper (black spotsnapper), cubera snapper, dog snapper, mahogany snapper, silk snapper, yellow tail snapper, wenchman (pink snapper, big eye snapper, white snapper), vermilion snapper, tripletail, knobbed porgy, pigfish, margate, sheepshead, black margate, red porgy, southern kingfish, gulf kingfish, atlantic croaker, red drum, atlantic spadefish, hogfish, wahoo, frigate makerel, little tunny, skipjack tuna, atlantic bonita, king makerel, spanish makerel, cero, albacore, yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, bluefin tuna, big-eye tuna, swordfish, long bill spearfish, black driftfish (barrel grouper), southern flounder, gulf flounder, broad flounder, gray triggerfish, queen triggerfish, ocean triggerfish, stingrays, nurse shark, thresher shark, white shark-protected species, shortfin mako shark, longfin mako shark-protected species, spinner shark, silky shark, bull shark, blacktip shark, oceanic whitetip shark, dusky shark-protected species, caribbean reef shark-protected species, sandbar shark-protected species, tiger shark, lemon shark, atlantic sharpnose shark, scalloped hammerhead shark,great hammerhead shark, and bonnethead shark. Our offshore fishing is second to none in North America. A list of certified and licensed charter boat captains are listed right above our fishing tips. Please do not hesitate to contact any one of these excellent Grand Isle based charter boat captains for a most unforgetable and enjoyable fishing trip. If you need any additional fishing tips for coastal or inshore fishing, please do not hesitate to contact Irv Magri at 504-270-7513 or 985-242-4364.
Irv believes, based upon almost 60 years of being an avid saltwater fisherman, that Grand Isle, Louisiana is the finest North-American saltwater destination that a person can find. On his original television show, he often referred to his beloved island as a 7 1/2 mile long fishing pier because a person can fish without a boat either in the surf (Gulf of Mexico) or in the bay and catch a huge variety of fish very easily. Surf fishing on Grand Isle is both fun and spectacular for the entire family. One can also fish on the bayside (Caminada Bay) as well as Caminada Pass from the beach. However, if you are fishing Caminada Pass from the beach, please use caution and use your life vest at all times because there is an extremely strong current and undertoe associated with this pass. Redfish, blackdrum, jacks, "puppy" drum, channel mullet (whiting), flounder, sheepshead, stingrays, and sharks are commonly caught in Caminada Pass on a regular basis. The fishing in Caminada Pass is often described as spectacular and again can be accessed from the beach itself if you do not have a boat with you or own one.
As a full time Grand Isle resident who lives directly on Caminada Bay, complete with his 301 ft. pier, he is a dedicated sports fisherman. As the seasons vary, Irv will give his many friends and clients alike certain "known hot spots" in and around the Grand Isle area to try out their luck. Irv hopes in some small way that you will better enjoy one of the nations greatest hot spots -Grand Isle waters.
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Hot Spots For Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter 2008
January 5, 2008
Flounders, Reds, and even some Speckled Trout are being caught along Hwy.1 at the "snake pit" which is directly north of the first bridge leading to Grand Isle where it states "Jefferson Parish" ( a small green sign on the bridge itself). These fish are being taken on both live bait and artificial lures usually on a rising or falling tide. Minnows (live) are very effective as well as dead shrimp fished on the bottom. Flounders are stricking artificial plastics prefferably white with a red dot or a shad rig either in white or yellow colors. This action can be fast and furious especially when the tide is moving well.
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2007 Fishing Tips
December 28, 2007
Julie Magri Savoie, Thomas Savoie and Irv Magri report of catching a 33 inch, 22 pound redfish at the "crack" in Caminada Bay with dead shrimp. Channel Mullett were also caught on dead shrimp in the same basic area. Anglers should try the second set of rocks to your left as you are coming through the crack on your left hand side. Use your depth finder to locate the very deep hole at the end of the second set of rocks, on the outside of the rocks in Caminada Bay. The depth of this hole is approximately 22 feet deep at high tide. Attempt to fish on either a rise or falling tide for best fishing results. Additionally, large black drum as well as bullreds are abundant in this area. You may wish to use a strong metal leader and atleast a 30 lbs. test line while fishing for these large black drum and bullreds. Congratulations to my 12 year old grandson Thomas J. Savoie III for landing this beautiful bullred.
November 17, 2007
Bull reds are invading the eastern end of Grand Isle and the western end of Grand Terre! Beau & Joanna Baisier of Metairie, Louisiana report of catching large bull reds and black drum in the Barataria Pass area. These two anglers limited out on both reds and black drum (which is the redfish's first cousin). Try your luck with cut mullet, cracked crab and live pin fish. Jennifer Magri-Madona also accompanied this couple and once again caught her legal limit of reds and drum.
October 20, 2007 - 6:00PM
The first annual Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Tournament is now history. A very large and beautiful crowd was on hand at Bridgeside Marina to cheer on the participants. We are very pleased to announce that Irv Magri's daughter, Jennifer Magri-Madona, won second place in the redfish category. Jennifer caught her 28 pound redfish in what is commonly referred to as "the crack" in Caminada Bay near the end of Central Ave. where the old Icehouse Restaurant was located prior to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Jennifer is a dedicated fisherman who catches her own bait with a castnet and also harvests crabs for redfishing purposes. This winning fish was caught at approximately 2:00AM on cracked crab. Congratulations to all the participants in this very exciting ladies only rodeo. We look forward to the second annual rodeo next October, 2008. KEEP FISHING!!!October 18, 2007
ATTENTION ALL LADY ANGLERS -
The First Annual Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo will kick off on October 19, 2007, at Bridge Side Marina in Grand Isle, Louisiana. The kick-off begins at 6:00 PM on Friday night, with food and refreshments. The scales will be open for weighing of fish on Saturday, October 20, 2007, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Bridge Side Marina. Categories of eligible fish will be redfish, speckle trout, flounder, mangrove and red snapper, cobia (lemon fish), drum, and sheepshead. The entrance fee is only $20 per lady and you receive a free cap or sun visor for entering the rodeo. There are many door prizes and of course, trophies for the winners. This rodeo benefits the American Cancer Society and Breast Cancer Awareness. Let's all turn out and make this First Annual Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo a big success !!! Tickets can be purchased at any Grand Isle marina, such as Gulf Stream Marina, Bridge Side Marina, or the Sand Dollar Marina. Additionally, tickets can be purchased at the Grand Isle Tourist Office, which is located next to the Butterfly Dome. See you at the rodeo !
October 15, 2007
BULL REDS ARE IN ATTACK MODE!!!
Mario and Vernell Green, along with Jennifer M. Madona, report of catching their legal limit of bull reds on Sunday, October 14, 2007. These "monsters of the pass" were primarily caught on cut mullet in both Caminada Pass near the rocks and in Barataria Pass. Once again, all an angler needs to do is to either cast-net for fresh mullet or purchase frozen mullet from any of the Grand Isle marinas, and place the mullet on a "Carolina Rig" using at least a 25 pound test line with a steel leader. Look for a moving tide either incoming or outgoing for best results. You may consult Grand Isle Real Estate's Tide Chart on this website. We have had lots of inquiries from this website regarding fishing on Grand Isle and we welcome your comments at www.grandislerealestate.com. If you have a "hot spot" that you would wish to share with our readers, please e-mail us and we will be glad to post same on our website. You may use your full name if you wish, or simply a nick name if you wish to remain anynomous. Please be as specific as possible when describing your "hot spot" on or around the Grand Isle/Grand Terre/Coup Abel/Four Bayou/Port Fourchon and Belle Pass area. Remember, your courtesy in helping others enjoy Grand Isle waters is deeply appreciated by Irv Magri and his staff. Our goal is to have our visitors and friends enjoy the fertile fishing waters of one of the greatest salt water destinations in North America - Grand Isle ! Keep writing us with your fishing tips and "hot spots".
September 16, 2007
Pier Fishing on Caminada Bay
Jennifer M.Madona reports of catching her legal limits of speckled trout and white trout almost every night for the past 30 days at night on a pier on Grand Isle on Caminada Bay. Jennifer,a very experienced fisherman who owns property on the island states that she uses sparkle beatles,as well as live cockahoe minnows and live shrimp. Double beatles usually means catching two(2) fish at a time under the lights. Of course it is best to have a god tide range and movement So try your luck at night on some lucky pier and fill up your ice chest!
September 10, 2007
The redfish are moving in!!! Caminda Pass (29 11.78N, 90 02.49W), " The Crack ", Barataria Pass(29 16.13N, 89 56.72W), Coupable (29 18.02N, 89 54.07W), and Four Bayou Pass (29 18.65N, 89 51.40W) are all "hot spots" for bullreds. Redfish in the range of 30-43 pounds and even larger are being caught in the passes on cut mullet, crab and live pinfish, and live croaker. Fish these "big boys" on the bottom with a heavyweight on a Carolina rig. Be prepared for a very strong and good fight with these "tackle busting" bullreds. Also remember that the 44th Annual Caminada Redfish Rodeo is scheduled for Friday, September 28-Sunday, September 30 with headquarters at the Sand Dollar Marina. This is the last large scheduled rodeo on Grand Isle and should be a spectacular one to say the least. Furthermore, many of my fishing buddies are advising me that very large blackdrum are also being taken alongside the bullreds on the same types of bait. Remember, most fishermen including yours truly usually release all bullreds and large blackdrum to keep the stock well-supplied and because both bullreds and very large blackdrum are not as desireable as the smaller redfish and puppydrum. If you wish to keep one large bullred over 27", it might be best prepared either placing it on the grill with lots of butter, lemon, and garlic (or to your individual tatse) with the scale side down. Grilled redfish is delishes and healthy. If grilling the redfish is not your style, then you may wish to bake it in your oven. Remember, the legal size for redfish are between 16-27" with each person having a maximum of five redfish per day. You may keep only one redfish over 27" per person per day. Smaller redfish are delicious and can be pan fried, baked, etc. with the proper seasoning as well as smaller drum. Also for crab lovers, the crabs continue to be plentiful and can be caught either in the surf or in Caminada Bay. Good Luck in the upcoming Caminada Redfish Rodeo to all that read our fishing tips on this website.
August 13, 2007
Good size speckled trout along with white trout and a few rat reds are being caught almost every morning (weather permitting) at the rock jetties on the eastern end of Grand Isle in the front of the State Park. The best bait for the trout are live shrimp under a cork or small croakers on the bottom. It is adviseable to be in your fishing spot at this location as early as possible as the fishing activity starts slowing down at around 10:00 a.m. You will usually see a large amount of boats fishing these protectie rock jetties as well as surf fishermen waiting out into the surf.
August 1, 2007
Caminada Pass - Proceed to the mouth of Caminada Pass and look on the left side as you are heading towards the Gulf of Mexico. You will see rocks lining and protecting the extreme western end of Grand Isle. Anchor your boat securely (weather permitting) and cast with either live shrimp, live croakers, or live cockahoe minnnows near the rocks. Early in the morning or late in the afternoon fish underneath a cork with your live bait and also be sure to put at least two or more rods out with a "carolina rig" with either a live croaker, mulllet, or cut mullet, or cracked crab. Bottom fishing at this location may produce bull reds, shark, jacks, etc. Fishing underneath a cork at this location, early in the morning or late in the afternoon will usually produce speckle trout, white trout, or sheepshead. Be sure to fish the old oily wooden beacon at the end of the rocks.
Irv strongly suggests that you use caution as the current can be swift and the wave action heavy. All fishermen should have adequate life jackets, emergency flairs, a working bilge pump, a weather radio, a good first aid kit, paddles, and at least one god strong anchor in their boat at all times.
More fishing spots will follow later this week to help visiting fishermen to catch their legal limits! Good luck fishing in one of the greatest saltwater spots on this planet - Grand Isle!
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