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Due to the BP Oil Spill we are unable to fish in the Marsh near Grand Isle.  If you have booked a trip with us, need to cancel due to the oil spill, and want us to refund your deposit, please send us an email stating that you are cancelling your trip due to the oil spill, and include your address for us to send your deposit check.  Email: calmwater@myviscom.com

 

Media Trips: Call us for Photography and Video Tours of the Area to see the Oil's Impact to Waters, Marsh and Wildlife.   225 721 8182  

Rates: $100 per hour, 2 hour min.

 

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We belong to a network of guides that can meet all your fishing needs: inshore, offshore, kayak, surf and fly fishing.  Call us for information and referrals. 225 721-8182. See below for available charter dates.

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Danny Wray and a Caminada Pass Bull Red - A Cajun Sleigh Ride

 
Kayak Charter Rates

KAYAK FISHING
Mothership Kayak Trips for 1-2 kayakers are $500; add $100 per person for additional kayakers; Maximum four kayakers. 

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Guided kayak paddle/fishing trips are $150.00 per person/$300 minimum

Transportation & fishing equipment are included.  A typical trip begins before sunrise and ends in the early afternoon.  We will clean your fish at our private dock, where you are welcome to shower before your drive home.  Please contact us for reservations.

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What to bring with you
  • Sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, raingear, non-marking shoes (skiff charters) - wading shoes (kayak charters) and polarized sunglasses.
  • Camera, snacks & water
  • LA fishing license. See our Fishing License page for information on buying a louisiana fishing license on-line or over the phone. 
  • An ice chest for your fillets at the end of the trip!
  • For winter trips, we recommend waders with boots.
  • A spirit of adventure and fun!

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Available Charters dates: 
May 6, 7 10, 13, 19, 21 & 31
June 1,2,3,6,7,13,23,24,27-30
July 1,2,4-8, 10-16, 18-20, 25-30
 CALL for additional dates in 2010: 225 721-8182 or 225 921-8459
These dates are subject to change at any time.  Please call to confirm availability.

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Conventional Fishing Charters
1 person - $350; 2 - $450; 3 - $550; 4 - $650
Capt. Wray's bay boat is a DLV 21.8 Carolina Skiff with a modified "V" hull for a smoother ride.

We fish with a network of guides that can meet all your fishing needs: inshore, offshore, big and small groups, all inclusive packages - give us a call and we will "hook you up!"

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Catch of the Day, May 2007

Evening Bull Red Trips - Catch, tag, picture and release - $150 for two hours - for up to three adults or two adults/2 children
Calmwater has a new charter option for those that don't want to spend a full day on the water.  Capt. Danny will take your group from Bridgeside Marina for a two hour trip to fish for Bull Reds in Caminada Pass from his Carolina Skiff.  He will leave the marina around 6pm. and return around sunset.  Capt. Danny is a part of the State's marine tagging program.  If the redfish you tag is caught again and reported, the State program will send you the information about where and when your fish was caught.

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ABC Fishing Rodeo June 23, 2007

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Bringing your own equipment?

Here are some recommendations:

FLYFISHING: Redfish:9ft 7 or 8 wt rod with WF floating line.  7 to 9 footleaders with 10- 15 lb. tippet.  What flies work well? A variety of shrimp and crab patters are effective. Gold spoons are great for redfish.  Trout: 5 weight with WF Floating line.  7-9 foot leaders with 8 lb. tippet.  Try shrimp patterns for speckled trout.

CASTING/SPINNING: 6-7 ft. medium casting rods or 6 ft, medium light spinning rods, 10-12 lb. test mono.

We are happy to supply you with all tackle, lures, flies and live bait.

All Bookings require a $100 deposit by check or certified funds.  No trip is booked until depost is received.  Deposits are refundable with a minimum of 1 weeks notice on cancellations.  Cancellations by Client with less than 1 weeks notice results in a forfeiture of the $100 deposit.  All deposits or fees are 100% refundable on cancellation by Calmwater due to weather or  unsafe boating conditions.

Balance of Daily Guide Fees are due the day of Charter prior to leaving the dock.  Fees are payable by either check or cash.  Sorry, No credit cards.

Upon receipt of deposit, you will receive a confirmation by email or postal mail. 

Surf Trips
Need a ride to your favorite surf spot?
Calmwater can transport you to your favorite surf breaks that may have been closed to road access due to the hurricanes. 
We also offer beginner surf camps when the conditions are right.
Call Capt. Danny for more surfing information: 225 721-8182.

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Calmwater Charters
P.O. Box 657 / 275 Rosethorne
Grand Isle, LA 70358
Capt Danny: 225 721-8182
Kristen: 225 921-8459