Sal Fontana

Captain Sal Fontana is a native of South Louisiana where fishing is a daily way of life. He works very hard and goes out of his way to help get his clients what they want. He has fished professionally in numerous redfish tournaments and has built his charter business over the past 20 years into what it is today. This hard work and attitude has earned him respect as a respected fishing guide in south Louisiana. Gotcha Hooked Guide Service is located in Shell Beach, Louisiana an area known for its unbelievable salt and fresh water estuaries. This unique combination creates an estuary second to none. Come visit us and see why we are known as “The fishing capital of the World.” Gotcha Hooked Guide Service is noted for its hard work, high catch rate and customer satisfaction. All Captains are USCG licensed, insured and knowledgeable of the area they fish. We will make every effort to make your trip a safe, fun and a learning experience.

You will fish out of one of our many 24’ bay boats. All boats have updated electronics', VHF, cellular phone, depth & fish finder and the latest up to date GPS system. Our fishing gear consist of matched spinning rods and reels, and safety gear which are maintained daily. Come visit with us and enjoy the fishing and learning experience…. * * * * * * * *
GUIDED INSHORE FISHING
Gotcha Hooked Guide Service provides approx. 7 hours of fishing & fun. All boat’s depart our Hopedale dock at safe light and return by 12 noon. We target speckled trout, flounder, redfish, sheepshead and other saltwater species within the Hopedale, Delacroix and Biloxi marsh and it interior ponds and bays. We also fish the outer bays and barrier islands when the weather allows. You will fish out of one of our many 24’ Ranger and Triton Bay boats.
Bow Fishing Adventures
For those of you that want more than the traditional rod n reel fishing we offer bow fishing from 18’ airboats and a 18’ aluminum Hyperdrive mud boats. Please call for rates and availiability.

Fly Fishing and Sight Casting Trips
You will enjoy the day fishing the shallow marshes and ponds aboard one of our many boats. You will be fishing from a Ranger, a Triton or a custom built aluminum shallow water boat. Whichever you choose it will be an adventure of a lifetime.

OFFSHORE FISHING CHARTERS
Gotcha Hooked Guide Service offers first class offshore fishing aboard one of two pristine Catamaran boats. We offer a 25’ Ameracat and a 32’ Twin Vee to take you to and from your destinations safely and comfortably. For more information and or rates please give us a call.

GUIDED DUCK HUNTS
You will hunt from one of 4 of our 17x54 boats powered by 45 HP Mud Buddy Hyperdrive mud motors. All boats are equipped with pop up blinds for easy and comfortable hunting. Each boat is capable to hunt 4 people

Bayou side lodging in our First Cast Lodge and our Rusty Hook Lodge are availiable upon request. First Cast Lodge can sleep 18 and the Rusty Hook Lodge can sleep 10. We also offer a full range of catering to help relieve you from the burden.



Reach Captain Sal to book your trip at gotchahooked@cox.net.