Lance Walker

We are getting ready for the opening day of snapper season. The snapper are everywhere overpopulating the Gulf of Mexico. It should be quick and easy to catch your limit of giant red snapper. The Dorado fishing has been incredible for the last 2 weeks. It seems like no matter where we are, the fishing has been productive. We are still catching several yellow fin tuna well over 100 pounds, which is a little uncommon for this time of year.

We did really well on both day charters and night charter fishing trips. This is one of the best fishing years I've seen for a long time for the yellow fin tuna. The rip has been forming up every couple of days. It is just a matter of time before it gets right again. When it was formed up right, we caught some nice wahoo and dolphin off of it. I also caught a nice 350 pound blue on Wednesday live bait fishing. We stopped on the way in 2 or 3 times to try to catch a grouper, but there were too many snapper there to get the baits down. We have been doing really well with the mangrove snappers, adding variety to the boat each charter fishing trip.

Thanks,

Capt. Lance Walker  - 985.242.0082 -

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Fish Species: Yellow fin Tuna - Snapper - Dorado
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Yellow fin Tuna - Snapper - Dorado
Yellow fin Tuna - Snapper - Dorado

Yellow fin Tuna - Snapper - Dorado
Yellow fin Tuna - Snapper - Dorado


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Lance Walker

About The Author: Captain Lance Walker

Company: Fish Commander Guide Service

Area Reporting: Grand isle/port Fourchon Louisiana

Bio: Born and raised in Louisiana fishing has been our passion since we were kids.  I have fished all over the world, but nothing compares to the fishing in South Louisiana. I have fished the entire coast, but Port Fourchon is where I call home. You won't find a lot of fisherman around with all the oil company's in Port Fourchon, but less than 30 minutes away is Grand Isle, Louisiana.  The island has all the restaurants, lodging and entertainment you will need.  There are many thing to do in Grand Isle for the whole family, including surf fishing, pier fishing, a beach for the kids, and much more. We can run east to fish the beautiful rips that the Mississippi river forms for Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, and Wahoo, or travel to the ever so popular midnight lump just an hour and a half from the dock. The midnight lump is where 150lb. tuna are caught daily from mid December to late March.  By running South after passing through the Ship shoal area, you can find any species you want.  The green canyon are also one of our favorite spots being over 80 miles offshore and two to five thousand feet of water.  At some of the offshore platforms, you will find more tuna than you care to real in, with Bull Dolphin, Wahoo, and Marlin as a bonus.  Out there you will be in paradise all by yourself.  Now if a trophy Red Snapper, Lemon Fish, or Grouper is what you are after, I will probably take you west to the structures in the South Timbalier block.  No matter what direction we head, you have the chance to catch any species you desire. Just let us know what you are after and we should be able to find them.  Fishing season is excellent year around, but some species are really abundant at certain times while they are spawning. The only season that closes is Red Snapper from Septrmber 1 thru March 31.

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