Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters has served Venice, Louisiana for more than 25 years, catering to corporate clients and private groups alike, led by Captain Troy Wetzel, who has spent more than 20 years perfecting his skills as an offshore fisherman, fishing guide, and superior spearfisherman. Notably, Captain Troy has trained many of the current fleet of offshore fishing captains now running boats out of Venice.
The business fishes the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico for Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Red Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, and Amberjack, adjusting locations based on the season and migration patterns — rigs, floaters, the ripline, the lump, or behind shrimp boats — with bait chosen to match the target species. Captain Andre Boudreau, born and raised in South Louisiana who grew up fishing and hunting the marshes and worked as a deckhand for 4 years before college, rounds out the captain team.
Guided Offshore Day Charters run aboard the Razor Cat, a 42-foot boat, at $2,200 plus fuel for up to 6 anglers (about a 12-hour experience). Overnight Offshore Fishing Trips run a $6,000 flat rate including fuel (about a 24-hour experience). Guided Inshore Charters run aboard the Blackjack, a 25-foot boat, at $1,000 for 3 people or $1,400 for 4, plus fuel. Every charter includes rods, reels, tackle, bait/lures, and fish filleting/bagging; licenses, gratuity, and food/drinks are not included. A $500 security deposit (valid 1 year) secures each boat.
Guest testimonials are consistently warm, with reviewers describing memorable first-time fishing experiences for spouses, boat-fulls of yellowfin tuna, king mackerel, and sharks, and Captain Troy and mate Tuck genuinely caring that clients have fun.
For anglers and corporate groups looking for a highly experienced, more than 25-year established offshore or inshore fishing charter in Venice, Louisiana, Captain Troy Wetzel offers a well-regarded operation known for training much of the local competition.
