The "Make The Gulf Great Again" Collection
Gulf Of America Press Release
Lafayette-Based Fishing Charter Company, Gulf of America Outfitters, Embraces President-Elect Trump's
"Gulf of America" Proposal with Special Edition Merchandise Launch
*Lafayette, LA – January 9, 2025* – Amid the national conversation sparked by President-elect Donald Trump’s
suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America," local fishing charter company
Gulf of America Outfitters has chosen to embrace the change, turning the moment into an opportunity
for growth and brand awareness.
Port Fourchon Fishing With Captain Joe Von Thron
Get ready for an exciting new adventure with Gulf of America Outfitters! While we’ve built our reputation on thrilling offshore excursions, we're thrilled to announce our brand-new Inshore fishing trips and bottom fishings trips, launching from the scenic Port Fourchon, Louisiana. Join Gulf of America Outfitters today and discover the thrill of inshore fishing in the rich, diverse waters of Port Fourchon. Book your trip now and get ready to reel in the adventure of a lifetime!
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Booking Your Trip
What to Expect
Book Online
Book your trip. Check calendar availability. Pick your date. Make an online credit card deposit to lock in your reservation.
Meet Up
If fishing and also staying with us you can walk downstairs from the condo directly onto the boats. Otherwise, we will take you up to the Cypress Cove Marina unless other prior arrangements were made.
What to Bring
Ice Chests for your catch, along with ziplock bags. Hard ice chests are to be left at the dock, but soft bag coolers are welcome to bring your drinks/food/snacks/etc. Please refrain from bringing spray sunscreen. We encourage rub on sunscreen due to boat maintenance and environmental issues.
After Your Trip
Once your excursion has come to an end, please tell your friends about all the fun you had. We love to see our customers sharing their stories, so please feel free to post photos on social media, and don't forget to tag us in them too!
Target Species
Mahi Mahi
Mahi Mahi is a surface-dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical, and subtropical waters worldwide.
Yellowfin Tuna
A tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the Scombridae (mackerel) family.
Swordfish
Swordfish are vigorous, powerful fighters. Their bodies are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood.
Blue Marlin
The Blue Marlin is a highly sought after game fish. Blue marlin, like other billfish, can rapidly change color, an effect created by pigment-containing iridophores and light-reflecting skin cells.
White Marlin
White Marlin is a species of billfish that lives in the epipelagic zone of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean.
Wahoo
Wahoo is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high-quality flesh makes it a prized and valued game fish.
Queen Snapper
Queen snappers thrive in depths ranging from 500 to 800 feet, often near steep drop-offs and rocky ledges. This species can reach up to 3.5 feet in length and weigh over 20 pounds. As a prized catch for its mild, flaky meat, anglers target queen snappers using deep drop fishing techniques, typically with squid or cut bait.
Yellowedge Grouper
Yellowedge groupers typically grow between 2 and 4.5 feet in length, weighing up to 50 pounds. They prefer muddy or sandy bottoms and are often caught using live bait or jigs. The firm, white flesh of the yellowedge grouper makes it a popular choice among seafood enthusiasts.
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Groupers typically inhabit both shallow and deep waters near reefs and rocky bottoms. They reach up to 3.5 feet in length and can weigh over 30 pounds. Anglers often use live bait or jigs to catch scamps, which are highly regarded for their delicate, sweet meat.
Fireback Grouper
Fireback groupers, typically growing to about 3 feet in length and weighing up to 30 pounds, are targeted using deep-water fishing techniques. They are prized for their rich, flavorful meat, though they are less commonly caught compared to other grouper species.
Marble Grouper
Marble groupers can grow up to 4 feet in length and weigh over 40 pounds. This species is not as commonly targeted by anglers, but its firm, white meat makes it a prized and valued game fish.
Barrel Fish
Barrelfish are targeted using deep-water fishing techniques, particularly with squid or other deep-water baits. The meat is firm and white, resembling that of grouper, and is highly prized in the culinary world.
Tilefish
The Tilefish is a bottom-dwelling species known for its bright blue and yellow coloration. They inhabit deep waters, living in burrows they dig in sandy or muddy substrates at depths of 600-900 feet. Anglers typically use deep-drop techniques to catch tilefish, which are highly valued for their mild, flaky meat that is a favorite among chefs.