It is during the colder months that pogie fish, also known as Gulf Menhaden, spawn and feed offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. These fish are the most abundant bait fish around. Pogies numbers are awe-inspiring, numbering in the millions. They swim in massive, silvery schools that attract many predator species. “The abundance of pogie
The Billfish Family You can't talk about the differences of swordfish vs marlin without talking about their similarities first. Both marlin and swordfish are members of the esteemed billfish family and popular among Louisiana fishing charters. Billfish are one of the most advanced animals on the planet. Billfish are highly migratory and spend their lives
What does it feel like to land a big blue marlin or yellowfin tuna? Imagine the feeling of your rod bending with such force that you can barely hold onto it. You know what's coming, but there's nothing you can do about it! The reel starts screaming and then all of a sudden there
Captain Troy Wetzel is proud to announce the addition of the 39' Contender Fish Around to the fleet of Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters. This is the boat designed to carry up to six anglers into the Gulf of Mexico in comfort and style in search of sports fish.Boat SpecsThe Contender FA is 39' 1'' with
Cobia fish species belong to the Rachycentridae family and have multiple unique features. They have black or dark brown scales with bushy stripes close to their underbelly and both sides of their rear part. They have a broad and flat head and an elongated body. You can mistake them for a shark due to their
Fishing for Yellowfin Tuna Known as the pinnacle of all Tuna fishing, Yellowfin Tuna is irreplaceable in many ways. From migrating seasonally to finding the perfect way to lure and bait the monster fish, it's worth every ounce of effort learning how to fish for Yellowfin Tuna and catch them. This species of tuna primarily
Land the Big One in Venice, LA Sport fishing is all about the fight and landing the big one! You can catch yellowfin tuna, wahoo, red snapper, grouper, sailfish, mahi mahi, and other game fish from the Gulf of Mexico on board K3, the 36' Yellowfin skippered by Captain Troy Wetzel. The Venice Marina near
3 Qualities of a Great Charter Fishing Captain Whether you're a fishing pro or it's your first time out on the water, when you charter a fishing tour, you want to be certain that your charter fishing captain has your best interest in mind. After all, the captain is there to do a lot more
REELS, LINES, LURES, BAIT Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters is one of the most successful charter boat companies in the south. Captain Troy Wetzel and Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters have been representing Venice, La for over 30 years with some of the best offshore fishing boats available. Captain Troy is proud to announce that he has
Looking for a great new summer getaway? One of the best ways to spend time during the summer season is to charter a Louisiana Gulf coast fishing trip. The Gulf Coast is the place to find some of the world's tastiest deep water specimens. One of them is the legendary Mahi Mahi, also known as
Do you like action-packed fishing? Now is the time to get on the water—we’re catching plenty of fish!
Bait is abundant right now, especially pogies (Gulf menhaden), which means we can load up quickly and spend more time doing what matters—fishing.
We’re currently offering “Roll Back” pricing for April:
Guided Offshore Charters: $1,800 + fuel ($1,000–$1,200)
