Bite Me Sportfishing offers reel-screaming offshore and near-coastal charter trips in the Gulf of Mexico, based in Venice, Louisiana — dubbed “Tuna Town” and the offshore fishing capital of the Gulf, just south of New Orleans. Host and captain Bernie Frueh brings more than 25 seasons on Gulf waters, ensuring an unforgettable saltwater fishing experience at one of North America’s premier fishing destinations.

Trips run aboard a 40-foot center console powered by triple 300 HP Suzuki engines, built to handle long runs and rough water, with plenty of deck space to fight big fish, shaded areas to recharge, and top-tier electronics. The Gulf waters off Venice hold some of the largest populations of Swordfish, Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Red Snapper, Cobia, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, Speckled Sea Trout, Kingfish, and Sharks, fed by the nutrient-rich Mississippi River and clustered around productive oil rig structures, including the famous Midnight Lump.

Captain Bernie tailors each trip to target the species biting most frequently in the days leading up to the charter, using bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, popping, and kite fishing techniques as conditions dictate. Fishing out of Cypress Cove Marina, all-inclusive packages cover meals, lodging, and required fishing gear, with the crew cleaning and filleting the catch back at the dock. Yellowfin tuna, abundant near oil rigs and often caught within a 1-hour ride, run year-round with peak sizes January-March and September-October (limit 3 fish per person, 27″+). Note: fuel is not included in the base trip cost; 3-day packages are also available.

For anglers looking for an experienced, all-inclusive offshore fishing charter in the “sportsman’s paradise” of Venice, Louisiana, Bite Me Sportfishing offers a highly established operation with 25+ year veteran Captain Bernie Frueh.