I am a person who returned to Louisiana after a long time in the west and I learned that their is…read moreno fishing in the desert. I found the best time of my life when my nephew treated me to a trip to a place called Hopedale Marina. Could not sleep after the trip, pondering on how great the people were and the fishing was unbelievable. Caught more fish in four hours than caught in 45 years on the pacific out west. What a great place to be. Just wish there were camping spot to enjoy. Rv,camper, tent etc .would be nice.

The Hopedale Marina is a fantastic spot for Louisiana fishing and Louisiana wildlife. There are…read moreplenty of alligators, pelicans, seagulls, dock cats, catfish, sheepshead fish, redfish, blue crab, shrimp and stingray. This is a great spot for exploring the Louisiana wetlands and seeing the the beauty of the bayou along with great fishing. My video review is here: https://youtu.be/AsBu24TH7Bs

The end of the Earth is two and a half hours south of Hopedale, by car, but you can get there…read morequicker if you launch from Hopedale Marina. Hopedale is set alongside Bayou La Loutre, an earlier course of the Mississippi River, and, following the bayou across the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MRGO), fishermen easily reach Stump Lagoon, Muscle Bay and other hot spots in the Biloxi State Wildlife Management Area. A note about MRGO: the artificial waterway was always an environmental and financial failure, and thankfully, it was "de-authorized" and dammed in 2009 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But access to the southeast side of the channel from Hopedale is missed, as it provided quick and easy access for boaters headed into Lake Athanasio, Eloi or Black Bays, and of course, Breton Sound. The boat ride to get outside is a bitch, and these days, we're just as likely to fish Lake Jean Louis Robin, Lake Coquille or Grand Pass as we are to wend our way to those other spots. A final note: don't try to launch on Opening Day of duck season if you're not hunting ducks. My buddy Keith and I fished out of a private camp near Hopedale Marina one November, without having checked the calendar, and we found the pre-dawn road to Hopedale choked with boat-towing pickups, each full of heavily armed men who'd been awake for hours and who were anxious to shoot stuff. Better to wait a day or two.

This pier hit the spot after a big meal. It's free and easy access from all the town bars and…read morerestaurants. Seems like a great fishing spot as well.

The only full service marina in Louisiana. Fuel ice bait launch parking dining WISDOMread more

Campo's Marina is awesome! We met our Salty Dog Charters boat here and we had the best day out on…read morethe water. Campo's is a great spot to get bait and start your day. And, if you're looking for a charter, I cannot recommend Salty Dog Charters highly enough! They'll start your trip right here and give you the absolute best trip ever! Regardless of whether you plan to take a charter or go out fishing on your own, Campo's Marina is a great place to start!

I've been fishing with St. Bernard charters a couple times now and am very happy with the customer…read moreservice and professionalism. They have always been able to put me on fish, even when the weather and tides were less than perfect. This last trip on June 24 was looking like we might not catch much with weather and low tides. It was the only day I could break away from work on this trip to New Orleans. But we ended up with a limit of redfish (a couple huge ones to boot) and half a dozen large mouth bass as well. These folks run a great trip with the customer in mind. I always learn new techniques and get background from the captain on the area, wildlife, marsh habitat and culture.

If you want to come experience what makes Louisiana a sportsman's paradise start here with Capt Ed…read more We have been coming here for 10 years and he is one of the best operators in Shell Beach. We had 3 days booked and he put us on fish everyday. 2 days we limited out and day 3 we went sport fishing for big bull reds and man did we catch them. Fantastic service start to finish.

This is your guy. Stop looking and book with him. We are really glad that we did…read more My lovely lady chartered a trip for me for my birthday and we had a blast. Easy going, informative, beautiful scenery, a ton of fish (we caught our limit), enough jokes and intelligent conversation to keep us going and enough silence to get us in that zen place only a good fishing trip can. Caught trout, red fight, drum, sheepshead, and a few others I think.

Amazing fishing! Fun, beautiful and Jacques was a knowledgable and entertaining captain. Thank you…read moreJacques!!

Captain is an excellent guide very knowledgeable of his trade. My daughter and I caught an…read moreabundance of reddish in windy, cool, high atmospheric pressure conditions, not the best for fishing, yet Captain Sal made sure we had a great day of fishing. He is passionate about his trade and a very good mentor, my daughter and I both learned a lot about the art of fishing and the area. Will be back for more trips with Captain Sal.

South Louisiana has a rich abundance of fishing opportunities. Having been out on other Charters,…read morenone can compare to Captain Sal! This guy knows how to navigate the passes, tides and wind like no other. He knows customer service and satisfaction. He works to ensure that his customers catch. His knowledge of these waters and fish is from his 20+ years of guiding. Today with a strong falling tide and contrary wind, he worked really hard for the four of us clients. Clearly he want his guests to enjoy and to catch fish. His knowledge of the waters and the dramatic changes to The Louisiana Coast are a stark reminder to the challenges facing our nation. The Land Lost is stunning. He's truly a guide with a remarkable dedication to his customers. If you want a knowledgeable, dedicated and hard working fishing guide, you want Capt Sal of Gotcha Fishing

I saw the Dude's webpage, and was impressed with what was said. He is no newcomer to the area nor…read morefishing. I will say that I did not personally go out and fish with him. I booked a family Christmas present through Captain Dude. He was always pleasant on the phone, easy to talk to, and breeze to plan with. He took my brother, dad, and mom out and they seemed to have a great time. The weather was unfavorable, but they still made a decent catch. Within the package is included ice, bait, and fish cleaning. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Captain Dude set me up with a second boat who was Captain Mike. That's who I was with and also wrote a review on. It was a great recommendation and I'm very thankful to Captain Dude.

From the owner: Specializing in Trophy Trout and Monster Bull Redfish Wish You Were Here Fishing 7 Days a Week 365…read moreDays a Year Welcome to a World Class Fishing Destination The Cajun Paradise

I was able to book a cruise 5 days in advance for a group of 6. The communication with Mynnye was…read moregreat! She answered all of my questions and gave me all the info I needed. The captain was a pretty cool guy too. We were able to bring our own food, drinks, and music. The yacht was clean and comfortable with a very nice interior design. The sunset was beautiful and we had a great experience.