Chris Wilson

Rivers End Outfitters, LLC is a outfitter guides service with accommodations located in Venice, Louisiana. Come down and join us for a trip of a lifetime and see what Venice has to offer. Captain Chris Wilson is the owner and operator of Rivers End Outfitters. Capt. Chris was born and raised in Southeast Louisiana and has a lifetime of experience fishing these incredible waters of Southeast Louisiana. His wide range of outdoor interests was always intertwined with his passion for fishing.

PAYMENT:
We accept all major credit cards, cash, check, Venmo, and PayPal. We do not accept temporary checks.
Checks are accepted only with proper identification.

DEPOSIT:
A 25% deposit is required in advance of arrival (50% if booked less than a week, 100% less than 48 hours) in order to hold the reservation. Please call me at your convenience with your credit card information or please complete the Credit Card Authorization form. You can send a check made out to Rivers End Outfitters LLC to 123 Bradley Place, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. Venmo: Contact Dana for details. PayPal @ invoice upon request. Please reference the confirmation number on the check or Venmo transaction. The balance will be charged with the card on file upon departure unless you wish to pay via check, cash, Venmo or PayPal. Groups of 10 or more with lodging and fishing there will is a 50% deposit due. There is a 4% charge for all credit card and PayPal transactions.

CANCELLATION: If for any reason you wish to cancel the reservation your deposit will be refunded if you notify River End Outfitters at least 30 days (4 weeks) in advance of expected arrival. Failure to give proper notification will result in the following charges:

NO REFUND after 30 days on 25% deposit (but can be applied to a future trip, but taken within 6 months)

50% of total reservation if cancelled 14 days (2 weeks) prior to expected arrival

100% of total reservation if cancelled less than 2 days (48 hours) or day of expected arrival

YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPLY THE 50% or 100% PAYMENT TO A FUTURE TRIP

DUE TO COVID-19 OUR NORMAL CANCELLATION POLICY MAY NOT APPLY, WE ARE TAKING IT WEEK TO WEEK AND LOOKING AT EACH CUSTOMER’S SITUATION DIFFERENTLY

If your trip is canceled due to weather, you can apply the deposit to a future trip, or we can refund your deposit.

ONLY If you cancel within the 30-day period you can apply the 25% deposit to a future trip. You will have 6 months to reschedule your trip and you will have to book the same guides or camp that were booked in the initial booking. If you cancel, please make sure you have a confirmation from River End Outfitters via email or text. Telephone messages or conversation is not acceptable. Our email address is: reodana@outlook.com and texts should be sent to 504-905-7227.
A welcome email will be sent a few days prior to your trip with directions and lock box codes.

INSHORE FISHING: Included: rods & reels, fuel, ice for drinks/catch, ice chest is provided on boat Not Included: Fishing License, fish cleaning cost (average $30 per day), live bait cost (average per day $75.00), lunch & drinks, Packaging & Shipping and Tips

FISH CLEANING FOR INSHORE: The easiest way to handle fishing cleaning is for you and/or your guide to drop them off at the Venice Marina fishing cleaning station and fill out the required info and make sure you get a copy of the gold ticket. This way you can pay and pick up your fish. If you need the fish cleaning cost added to your final bill, please let Dana or Chris know and we will take care of it.

Please be advised if you decide to use the Venice Marina shipping services, ship ask your own risk. REO is not responsible for any lost, damaged or problems with your items.

OFFSHORE FISHING:
Included: rods & reels, fish cleaning, ice for drinks/catch, ice chest is provided on boat
Not Included: Fishing License, Fuel (average fuel is $750.00), packaging/shipping, lunch & drinks, tips

Dana or your captain will touch base with you the day before your scheduled trip to discuss times and where to meet.

Fishing License: All anglers are responsible for purchasing a resident or non-resident license.
Please call 1-888-362-5393 or go to http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov (3-day charter pass).
If you have a resident fishing licensing you do not need to purchase the additional 3 day charter pass. Kids 16 and under do not require a fishing license.

If you have children 16 in under in your party, they will have to always wear a life jacket on the boat. REO has different sizes of life jackets and will try to accommodate your party. If you have a life jacket that fits your child correctly, please bring it along if you can.

Common things needed on fishing trip:
• Sea-Sickness pills if you have been sea sick before or if you are not sure if you will get sea-sick.
• Sunglasses
• Zip Locks and an ice chest to take home your catch in.
• You must provide your own food and drinks for the day.
• Good Boat Shoes
• Comfortable clothes
• Rain Gear
• Sunscreen
• Absolutely no crocks or bare feet!!!!!

ALCHOL POLICY:
Hard liquor is prohibited, no exceptions. Customers may bring beer; we do not tolerate over-drinking. If the captain believes an individual has had too much to drink, the captain has the right to curtail alcohol consumption by that individual. The captain may terminate the fishing trip (or charter) at any time, without refund, if one or more individuals become intoxicated or uncontrollable. In addition, no individual(s) will be allowed to board the REO vessels before a trip if he/she arrives to the dock intoxicated & also will forfeit the price of the trip. The full cooperation of every REO customer is expected and appreciated. All members of the fishing party agree to hold River End Outfitters and its associates, solely and jointly, harmless for any accidents, injury or contracted illness sustained during their fishing charter and on the loading dock.