Fishing
Fishing in Grand Isle
Whether you are fishing from the beach or pier, brought your own boat or decided to hire an expert charter fishing company, Grand Isle is a fishing paradise. With more than 280 species of fish and four seasons of fishing, Grand Isle invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to cast their line in the abundant, surrounding waters. (Please note children 16 and under do not need a fishing license. Adults 17 and older can purchase a license online from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.)
Charter Fishing Companies
| A Day in Paradise Capt. Pete Besson 504-382-0174 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Bay Coast Charters Capt. Zutie Auenson 985-637-3177 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Bent Rod Offshore Capt. Kenny Heikanp 985-817-0117 (Offshore) |
| Bon Chance Fishing Capt. Bobby Chouest 985-637-3979 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Calmwater Charters Capt. Danny Wray 225-721-8182 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Cast & Catch Capt. Darren Anselmi 985-665-0745 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Comfort Zone Capt.Littleton Hudgins 985-309-0536 (Offshore) |
| Dream Catcher Capt. Michael Price 225-791-1789 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Dream Catcher Guide Service Capt. “D” 225-572-8927 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Fintastic Charters Capt. John Chauvin 985-665-4586 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Fish-N-Tell Capt. Barry Schexnaydre 225-938-2419 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Follow Me Charters Capt. Edward Cerise 504-610-9639 (Inland, Coastal) |
| For Petes Sake Capt. Carl Peter Boggs 337-654-4511 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Full Draw Bowfishing Capt. Craig Pizani 985-665-7400 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Good Times Charters Capt. Jake Scardino 504-464-7909 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Gotta Go Fishing Charters Capt. Ricky Watts 225-921-3642 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Go Get ‘Em Charters Capt. Jody Auenson 985-787-2067 (Inland) |
| Hawk Eye Fishing Charters Inc Capt.John Aucoin 985-637-1103 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| H & M Charters Capt. Jules Bellanger 985 258 3632 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Hard Times Charters Capt. Mark Scardino 985-787-3529 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Hook’em Fishing Capt. Jay Auseve 985-637-7142 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Hot Rods Guide Service Capt. Craig Bielkiewicz 225-278-9107 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Laid Back Charter Capt. Frank Dreher 225-202-2584 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Nauti or Knot Charters Capt. Dennis and Amanda Menard nautiorknotcharters@gmail.com 337-296-1659 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Pair-A-Dice Charters Capt. Keith Bergeron 985-860-7855 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Pure Pleasure Offshore Charter Fishing Capt.Charles Toney 601-218-6267 (Offshore only) |
| Reel Screamers Guide Service Capt. Daryl Carpenter 225-937-6288 (Inland, Coastal, Offshore) |
| Rippin Lips Capt. Michael Guidry 985-637-4292 (Inland, Coastal) |
| Spots and Specks Capt. Eddie Berthelot, Jr. 985-637-3177 (Inland, Coastal) |
Marinas and Baits
| Bridgeside Marina 985-787-2419 |
| Camardelle’s Seafood 985-787-3222 |
| Coastal Bait 985-309-0406 |
| Ricky’s Fishing Tackle 985-787-3532 |
| Sanddollar Marina 985-787-2500 |
| Santiny’s Bait 985-637-2539 |
| Wakeside Marina 985-309-6030 |
Kayak Launch
Located mid-island adjacent to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Marine Fisheries Laboratory on Ludwig Lane. Take a left off of Hwy. 1 onto Ludwig Lane and then turn left again just before the lab. Great place to launch your kayak to explore or fish on the back side of the island.
Kayak Rentals
| Bayou Jim’s Capt. Jim 985-787-2370 |
| Hot Rods Kayak Rentals Capt. Craig Bielkiewicz 225-278-9107 |
Kayak Tours
| Calmwater Charters and Tours Capt. Danny Wray 225-921-8459 (Inland, Coastal) |
Public Fishing Piers
| Grand Isle State Park 400 ft. fishing pier Admiral Craik Drive Grand Isle, LA 70358 985-787-2559 or 888-787-2559 toll free |
| Old Fishing Bridge Adjacent to the Caminada Bridge |
| Handicapped Fishing Pier Located at the end of Smith Lane |