The Cajun Vista Lodge at Bourgeois Fishing Charters is Louisiana’s premier fishing destination and retreat center, offering more than 25 years of experience out of Barataria, Louisiana. What began as Captain Theophile Bourgeois III’s single-boat charter operation has grown into a fleet of eight boats, two seaplanes, and a genuinely extraordinary 10,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom historical schoolhouse converted into “The Cajun Vista” — a full fishing lodge and retreat center.
Guests can join an unmatched seaplane fishing experience, wade fishing for Bull Reds and chasing schools of Speckled Trout, or hop into a 24-foot bay boat with an experienced, licensed guide navigating the marshes and bays for some of the best sport fishing in the country. Every boat is designed to run in inches of water while still cutting through open bay waves, ensuring guides can reach fish no matter where they’re holding.
The lodge itself is described as “Cajun-Chic” — modern comfort inside an eclectic, inspired Cajun Paradise setting. Dining is a genuine highlight, with chefs sharing old Cajun and Creole recipes passed down for generations, working closely with award-winning chefs and restaurateurs to make the culinary experience just as memorable as the fishing.
Common packages include 1-Night/1-Trip, 1-Night/2-Trip, 2-Night/2-Trip, and 2-Night/4-Trip combinations, each including 6 hours of inshore fishing with rods, reels, and gear provided, plus all meals, drinks, lodging, and fish cleaning — packages can also be fully customized. The business is backed by trusted brands including Grundens, Grizzly Coolers, Skeeter Boats, Yamaha Outboards, Buzbe, and Bubba.
For anglers and groups near New Orleans looking for a genuinely one-of-a-kind fishing and lodging destination, complete with seaplane wade fishing and luxurious historic lodge accommodations, Bourgeois Fishing Charters offers an exceptional, more than 25-year established operation.
