Rod Benders Charters is a leading inshore fishing charter in Venice, Louisiana — widely known as the Redfish Capital of the World — led by Captain Pete Miller, who has fished the waters of Louisiana’s Sportsman’s Paradise for more than 30 years. Charters run all twelve months of the year, traversing the beautiful inland coastal areas of Venice, Delacroix, and Hopedale.

The business primarily targets Redfish, Bull Reds, Speckled Trout, Red Snapper, and Flounder, occasionally landing other species along the way. Rod Benders also offers deep sea fishing charters targeting Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, and Dolphin for anglers wanting to push further offshore. About 10 years into his career, Captain Pete began fishing Redfish tournaments, deepening his knowledge of migration paths, feeding patterns, and preferred diet by season, making him a genuine student of the sea. He’s an active member of the Louisiana Charter Boat Association.

Full-day (8-hour) charters allow for farther runs and longer fishing time. Prices don’t include live bait or gratuities; live bait can be arranged at market price if available. A deposit secures each reservation, non-refundable/non-transferable without at least 30 days’ cancellation notice (weather-related cancellations by the captain apply the deposit to a rescheduled date instead).

Guest reviews are glowing, with one reviewer describing landing about thirty fish including a limit of redfish on a rough, windy day, followed by their first-ever bull red experience the next day — genuinely memorable, with great meals and friendly service throughout.

For anglers looking for a highly experienced, 30-year veteran inshore or deep sea fishing charter in Venice, Louisiana, Rod Benders Charters offers a well-established operation with Captain Pete Miller.