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Chandeleur Islands Fishing Charters
With Southern Sports Fishing

Private Group Fishing Trips of 10- 12 people on our Mothership

2 day & 3 day Chandeleur Islands fishing trips for Redfish & Speckled Trout

Southern Sports Fishing Charter Service is family owned & operated and has more than 30 years of experience running fishing charters to the Chandeleur Islands. All of our Captains are knowledgeable in maritime navigation and fishing around the Chandeleur Islands. We provide our guests with a luxury mothership experience and service that’s highly personable. We provide 3 gourmet meals a day for all of our guests and we always look forward to serving up the catch of the day.


Chandeleur Islands Fishing Trips Aboard The VI

The VI has 6 Comfortable State Rooms each with a Private Bathroom & Shower. All State Rooms have Satellite Television and The VI sleeps up to 12 guests. Our Vessel is equipped with all the latest electronics and navigational equipment. Everything is supplied like you would find at a hotel in way of linens, towels etc. The VI is maintained with exceptional quality and care to ensure your trip is safe and successful.

Come experience the World Famous Chandeleur Islands aboard The VI for a multi-day fishing trip you will go home telling all your friends about! The shallow grass beds deliver some of the most productive Speckled Trout and Redfish angling anywhere. Our courteous crew will do their best to tend to your every need and make it an enjoyable experience all for a reasonable price. Come aboard The VI to see why we have guests that return to fish with us every year.


Chandeleur Islands Fishing Charters For Trophy Redfish & Speckled Trout

It is not uncommon to encounter huge schools of surface feeding Redfish, Speckled Trout, or Bluefish. Tarpon and sharks are an added Mid-Summer bonus. The Chandeleur Islands offer fantastic wade-fishing in the cuts and bayous of the main island, and many other areas of the smaller North Island and New Harbor Islands. The Islands are Located 40 miles offshore in the waters of Louisiana and provide anglers with 45 miles of surf and over 30,000 acres of wade-able grass flats, coves, and inlets.


We've been in business for over 30 years and the longest running Chandeleur Charter Service.


Redfish, Trout, & Bluefish

Huge schools of Redfish, Trout, and Bluefish. Tarpon and sharks in midsummer.

30 Years Experience

Southern Sportfishing has more than 30 years experience chartering the Chandeleur Islands.

Family Owned & Operated

Southern Sports Fishing charter service is family owned and operated

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"Carla and I really enjoyed our trip. We look forward to the trip next year. I will keep passing the word out, that, if you want a first-class fishing vacation . . . Southern Sportfishing is the way to go.."

Jason, Chicago

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"THANK YOU for such a great and memorable trip. The hospitality was second to none! A special thanks to Southern Sportfishing crew for the special treatment and attention you have given us. "

Marvin, Wisconsin

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"My giant flounder was fun to catch!! What an amazing experience. Thanks for another great time."

Gary, UK

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"Thanks to Southern Sportfishing for great hospitality and fantastic fishing!"

Peter, UK