Half-day offshore
Nearer offshore grounds for red snapper, mangrove snapper and cobia.
About 4–6 hours · Within 50 miles · Up to 6 guests
$2,000 per boat
Fincat 42' only · snapper season only
Ask about this tripOffshore · Port Fourchon & Grand Isle, Louisiana
Go deeper. Bring home the story.
Beyond the marsh, a different Louisiana opens up. Our deep sea fishing charters run from Port Fourchon into the Gulf, from offshore rigs and shelf grounds to longer runs for tuna and deepwater bottom species. Start with the fishing you have in mind, then shape the boat, trip and stay around your group.
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FIND YOUR FIT
Compare your options.
Choose the kind of day first, then the boat. Rates are per boat.
Shelf trip
Reef and bottom fishing for snapper and grouper, with swordfish and seasonal wahoo.
8–10 hours · About 90 miles offshore · Up to 6 guests
42' Fincat$3,000
37' Freeman$3,800
42' Freeman$3,800
From $3,000 per boat
Ask about this trip Long-range
Yellowfin tuna one way, exotic deepwater snapper and grouper the other.
12–14 hours · About 130 miles offshore · Up to 6 guests
33' Freeman$4,000
37' Freeman$4,200
42' Freeman$4,500
44' American Quad$4,650
From $4,000 per boat
Ask about this trip Overnight tuna
Evening and morning time on the water, planned around the tuna bite.
About 24 hours (10 AM to 10 AM) · Up to 6 guests
42' Fincat$5,000
37' Freeman$6,000
42' Freeman$7,200
From $5,000 per boat
Ask about this trip 36-hour deep-drop
Queen snapper, barrelfish, tilefish and other deepwater bottom species.
36 hours (7 AM to 7 PM next day) · 160+ miles offshore · Up to 6 guests
37' Freeman$9,000
42' Freeman$9,500
44' American Quad$11,000
From $9,000 per boat
Ask about this trip Rates are per boat unless noted and include fuel, bait, ice, tackle and fish cleaning. The crew confirms the boat, captain and total when you book. Questions? Call 985-387-8133.
Choose your kind of offshore
Each trip style gives the day a different focus. Shorter trips concentrate on nearer fishing grounds; shelf trips open up more reef and bottom-fishing possibilities. Long-range trips put the emphasis on reaching farther grounds, while overnight tuna trips are planned around evening and morning opportunities.
- Half-day: ask about nearer offshore snapper and other fishing opportunities.
- Shelf: explore reef and bottom-fishing opportunities, including snapper and grouper.
- Long-range: choose a tuna or deeper-water focus with the crew.
- Overnight tuna: spend more of the trip following the tuna bite.
- Extended deep-drop: make distinctive bottom species the center of the experience.
The draw of deep water
Yellowfin tuna, wahoo, swordfish and grouper are part of DTB's offshore story. Deep-drop fishing adds queen snapper, tilefish and barrel fish to the conversation. These are target species, never a promised catch. Ask the crew which opportunities suit your dates, the conditions and the trip you are considering.
A boat and crew for your plan
Offshore center consoles give anglers room to work a fish and share the experience. Choosing between trips also means considering your group's comfort with a longer run and time at sea. Confirm the boat, captain, passenger allowance and departure details for your selected trip rather than relying on a photograph or an earlier visit.
Make room for the whole trip
Every charter includes fishing gear, bait, fuel, ice and fish cleaning. Bring sun protection, food and water unless meals are arranged, and cooler space for the journey home. Add a lodge stay before or after fishing to enjoy the waterfront at a different pace.
THE FISH THAT BRING US BACK
Meet the Gulf.
Explore real catches from our trips. Species, seasons and conditions shape every outing; no catch is guaranteed.
offshore
Yellowfin tuna
The fish that makes the long run worth it.
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Wahoo
One of the fastest fish in the Gulf.
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Swordfish
A full-length trophy from a DTB night on the water.
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Cobia
A Gulf favorite that fights hard and eats well.
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Mahi-mahi
Bright, acrobatic and great on the table.
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Grouper
From striking spotted fish to heavyweight black grouper.
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Cubera snapper
DTB’s 131.31-lb catch is listed as Louisiana’s No. 1.
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Blackfin snapper
Greg Smith’s 11-lb fish is an IGFA All-Tackle world record.
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Dog snapper
Ella Douglas’s 25.80-lb catch, a former Louisiana state record.
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Tilefish
A deep-drop prize from the bottom of the Gulf.
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Yellowtail snapper
Caught beside one of the offshore rigs.
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African pompano
An uncommon, hard-fighting offshore prize.
REAL DAYS WITH DOWN THE BAYOU
The offshore day, from fight to dock.
Original DTB photograph
Original DTB photograph
EXTRAORDINARY FISH. VERIFIED STORIES.
Not just another fish tale.
131.31 lbCubera · Louisiana No. 1
109.50 lbBlack grouper · Louisiana No. 1
30.97 lbDog snapper · Louisiana No. 1
11.00 lbBlackfin · IGFA All-Tackle world record
Original DTB photograph
Original DTB photograph
Original DTB photograph
Record status checked against the September 25, 2026 Louisiana list and IGFA’s October 2025 publication. The cubera is a state record, not an IGFA world record.
Fuel policy
Fuel is included in your charter. Because fuel markets are uncertain, a surcharge applies only when the national price of regular unleaded rises above $4.00 per gallon. See our Policies & Waivers page for how it works.