Captain's Jeff and Mary Poe, the owners of Big Lake Guide Service, would like to invite you to Southwest Louisiana to enjoy some of the finest fly and light tackle saltwater fishing on the Gulf Coast. Our service has been in operation since 1984 and has grown from one boat to seven boats. Calcasieu Lake and its tributaries are nationally known for the trophy speckled "sow" trout that it produces each year. All of our charterboat captains are U.S. Coast Guard licensed and insured, to guide you safely through your fishing adventure. All of our captains are full-time employees and have numerous hours of experience on the waters of Calcasieu Lake and close offshore rigs. They are very knowledable, personable, helpful and friendly.

In Calcasieu Lake and surrounding marshes, you can expect to catch the following species of fish:

Most Sought After

Incidental catches

Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder

Black Drum
Sand Trout
Croakers
Sheephead

In the Gulf of Mexico and along our many miles of beaches, you will find many species lurking. Not only will you catch Trout and Reds, you may also experience the fight of the following:

"Bull" Reds
Triple Tail

Spanish Mackerel
Cobia

All of the above species and many others are located near the oil platforms just offshore.

A full day of fishing lasts about 8 hours. We like to leave our dock at first, safe light. All charters will depart from our dock unless other arrangements are made in advance.

Our goal is to make sure that we give you and your guest our utmost attention, so that your experience with Big Lake Guide Service will be your most memorable.

($) Fishing Prices:

Big Lake Guide Service Furnishes The Following:

Seven center console, fully equipped open fisherman boats
Fuel
Ice for fish
Baits - Soft bodied jigs
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed & State Licensed Captains
1-3 people Inland Charter $525
1-3 people Gulf Charter $575
4 person Inland Charter $800

Fishermen Are To Bring The Following Items:

Rods & Reels
Sunscreen
Camera
Food & Drinks
Hat
Ice Chest to carry fish home
Fishing License - Can be obtained from Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries

Extra Charge Items Not Furnished In The Above Prices:

Fish cleaning - Trout filleted $.50 each, all other species & methods $2.00 each.
Rental rods - $10.00 a day
Top water baits and flies
Live bait
Meals
There will be an additional charge for all charters that depart from other locations, other than our dock.
Gratuity greatly appreciated
Night fishing on the dock- $125.00 per group

* Please - No Black Soled Shoes On Boat

Cancellation Policy:

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking. We do accept VISA, MasterCard, business or personal checks. Please Note: A convenience fee of 5% will be added for all credit card payments. All deposit checks must be received within 10 days of booking. We require 15 days advance notice to cancel or to reschedule all boats and accommodations that you have booked. Deposits may be applied to a future trip or refunded by a company check issued to original payee. A $25 credit card fee will be assessed on all credit cards charges that call for a refund. Less than 15 days notice of cancellations will forfeit your deposit. If we cancel you due to unsafe weather conditions you will be asked to reschedule as soon as possible. All no shows will forfeit deposit.