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Fishing

Fishing in Grand Isle

Whether you are fishing from the beach or pier, brought your own boat or decided to hire an expert charter fishing company, Grand Isle is a fishing paradise. With more than 280 species of fish and four seasons of fishing, Grand Isle invites anglers of all ages and skill levels to cast their line in the abundant, surrounding waters. (Please note children 16 and under do not need a fishing license. Adults 17 and older can purchase a license online from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.)

Charter Fishing Companies

A Day in Paradise
Capt. Pete Besson
504-382-0174
(Inland, Coastal, Offshore)
Capt. John’s Fintastic Charters
Capt. John Chauvin
985-665-4586
(Inland, Coastal)
Cast & Catch
Capt. Darren Anselmi
985-665-0745
(Inland, Coastal)
Dream Catcher Guide Service
Capt. “D”
225-572-8927
(Inland, Coastal, Offshore)

Charter Fishing Companies

Fintastic Charters
Capt. John Chauvin
985-665-4586
(Inland, Coastal)
Fish-N-Tell
Capt. Barry Schexnaydre
225-938-2419
(Inland, Coastal)
Full Draw Bowfishing
Capt. Craig Pizani
985-665-7400
(Inland, Coastal)
Good Times Charters
Capt. Jake Scardino
504-464-7909
(Inland, Coastal)

Charter Fishing Companies

Gotta Go Fishing Charters
Capt. Ricky Watts
225-921-3642
(Inland, Coastal)
Go Get Em Charters
Cast. Jody Aueson
985-637-9891
(Inland, Coastal)
H & M Charters
Capt. Jules Bellanger
985 258 3632
(Inland, Coastal)
Hard Times Charters
Capt. Mark Scardino
985-787-3529
(Inland, Coastal)
Laid Back Charters
Capt. Frank Dreher
225-202-2584
(Inland, Coastal, Offshore)
 
Pair-A-Dice Charters
Capt. Keith Bergeron
985-860-7855
(Inland, Coastal)
 

Public Fishing Piers

Grand Isle State Park (Fishing Pier)
Admiral Craik Drive
Grand Isle, LA 70358Fishing Pier will be under construction in the Fall of 2025.

Grand Isle Fishing Pier

Access by the Bridge Side Marina
Come enjoy fishing on our repaired and improved fishing pier with high quality lights that attract fish of all kinds.
 

Caminada Fishing Pier

Access by before the Bridge on the Caminada side(Now Open!)
Come enjoy fishing on our repaired and improved fishing pier with high quality lights that attract fish of all kinds.
 
Handicapped Fishing Pier
Located at the end of Smith Lane

Kayak Launch

Located mid-island adjacent to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Marine Fisheries Laboratory on Ludwig Lane. Take a left off of Hwy. 1 onto Ludwig Lane and then turn left again just before the lab. Great place to launch your kayak to explore or fish on the back side of the island.

Kayak Rentals

Hot Rods Kayak Rentals
Capt. Craig Bielkiewicz
225-278-9107
Bayou Adventure

135 LSU Dr, Grand Isle, LA 70358 (end of Ludwig Drive near the LDWF Complex)
 

Marinas and Baits

Bridgeside Marina
985-787-2419
Camardelle’s Seafood
985-787-3222
Grand Isle Marina
985-787-2893
Hurricane Hole Resort and Marina
985-787-3014
Wakeside Marina
985-309-6030