Captain Charlie Bayou Charters

Bayou Charters has been SE Louisiana’s Premier Charter Fishing Guide Service since 1991. We are proud to offer the areas most experienced full-time guides, first-rate deluxe accommodations and the finest equipment. Our guides take pride in individual service and will direct their knowledge and skills to suit your needs and abilities. Bayou Charters guides NEVER fish, they are busy accommodating you & your guests, and ensure that you catch the most fish possible during your trip.

Capt. Charlie Thomason has created the ultimate experience on historic Bayou La Loutre overlooking the vast Louisiana marsh at his own Silver Side Lodge. Local favorites like Seafood Boils, Jambalaya or Red Beans and Rice are just a few favorite meals that await our guests. At Bayou Charters you can exper Ver más...ience Louisiana’s best fishing with skilled guides, our amazing local food, exclusive accommodations and make some friends along the way.

Capt. Charlie Thomason has hand picked his professional Louisiana fishing guides. Knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly are just some of the words spoken of his team of Louisiana fishing guides. All of our guides are U.S. Coast Guard licensed and insured. Our charter fishing guides are experts in conventional and spin fishing allowing them to produce great Louisiana fish for our customers every single day. Whether it is fishing Lousiana’s flats, reefs, wrecks or chasing huge redfish in shallow ponds our guides are experts in every scenario. In Louisiana, our fishing season is year-round, and each season offers its own unique style of angling.

Live and Artificial Baits, Rod & Reels, Tackle, Gas and Ice are provided with Bayou Charters fishing guides at No Additional cost to you and your guests. Fish Cleaning and Packaging are offered free from our guides at the end of the trip. Gratuity is accepted but not expected.

Each of our charter captains fish from 24-26 foot Bay Boats powered with 225hp-300hp four stroke outboard motors. We use only quality 13 fishing rods and spinning reels that are paired with strong abrasion resistant FINS and braided line. This allows you as an angler the sensitivity and confidence to bring in the biggest fish Louisiana has to offer.

Being the oldest and most popular full-time fishing guide service in Hopedale, LA gives our customers the confidence that our guides are on fish each and every day, giving you the best opportunity to have a trip of a lifetime. Our guides fish 7 Days a Week.