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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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New Evening Bull Red Trips - Catch, tag, picture and release
$150 for two hours - for 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.
CALL Capt. Danny for more information or to schedule a trip!

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Catch of the Day, May 2007

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ABC Fishing Rodeo June 23, 2007

 
Kayak Charter Rates

KAYAK FISHING
Mothership Kayak Trips for 1-2 kayakers are $500; add $50 per person for additional kayakers; Maximum four kayakers. 

Guided kayak paddle/fishing trips are $125.00 per person/$300 minimum applies May 1st - September 6th
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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Danny Wray and a Caminada Pass Bull Red - A Cajun Sleigh Ride

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 & your LA fishing license. See our Links page for information on buying a fishing license on-line. 
  • 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: 


August 6, 9, 10,11,18-22; 25-29
Sept. 1-4; 7-22; 25-30

 CALL for additional dates in 2008: 225 721-8182 or 225 921-8459
These dates are subject to change at any time.  Please call to confirm availability.

  
Conventional Fishing Charters
1 person - $400; 2 - $500; 3 - $600; 4 - $700

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!"

Capt. Wray's bay boat is a DLV 21.8 Carolina Skiff with a modified "V" hull for a smoother ride.

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Bringing your own equipment?

Here are some recommendations:

FLYFISHING: 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.

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. 

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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