Louisiana

Sportsmans Lodge

Venice

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Accommodations

Live-Aboard Rooms

Season

Year-Round

Species

Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Jacks, Speckled Trout, Alligator Gar & Offshore Species

Ideal For

All Anglers

Fly Fishing in Venice For Trophy Fish

Located in the southernmost part of Louisiana, Sportsmans Lodge offers a blend of great accommodations, memorable southern & Cajun cuisine, and true hospitality while partnering with some of the best fly fishing-focused guides in Louisiana. The Sportsmans Lodge is located in Venice, Louisiana in the Venice Marina. Your guide will literally come and pick you up at your doorstep! Venice is about a 2-hour drive south of New Orleans and is located on the edge of the Mississippi River Delta which is appropriately called the “Fishing Capitol of the World.” Venice is surrounded by vast marshes and is close to several barrier islands offering some of the best coastal fishing anywhere in the gulf. In addition to inshore fishing, Venice is the place to go for going offshore to target species such as – tuna, dolphinfish, tripletail, cobia, snapper, wahoo, more jacks, and even marlin!

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Lodging Details
The Sportsmans Lodge is essentially a floating houseboat featuring a large great room lounge area with comfortable seating and a wide flat-screen television for socializing. Watch your chef prepare fresh local fare in their open kitchen and dining area. Plus, the complimentary bar is always open for you to help yourself. There’s an outdoor seating area to enjoy your morning coffee or enjoy the evening sunset with a drink in your hand. There is also an additional widescreen television located outside on the back deck so you’ll never miss a sporting event. Upstairs are 8 individual bedrooms with a variety of bedding arrangements with private and semi-private bathrooms. The entire lodge is serviced by a central air conditioning system.

Food and Beverages
Anybody who has visited the deep south knows that good food is part of the draw and experience. Your stay at the Sportsmans Lodge will be no exception. Southern and Cajun cuisine will be on the menu every day. Food and beverages are all-inclusive with your package. Packages will include a hot breakfast before your guide trip, lunch along with snacks, soft drinks, and water on the guide boat, and then appetizers and dinner back at the lodge. And don’t forget about the complimentary bar. If you desire to take any alcoholic beverages with you on the guide boat during your day of fishing, you must bring it with you. The lodge legally cannot provide alcoholic beverages to take with you on the guide boats.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
For non-anglers accompanying anglers to Louisiana, or for those looking to take a day off from fishing, there is an endless number of activities and attractions that are available when visiting Louisiana and the greater New Orleans area. In New Orleans itself, take advantage of numerous history and heritage tours, enjoy the city’s world-famous cuisine, explore the famous nightlife on Bourbon Street, visit museums, shop, take in a professional sporting event, enjoying area festivals, and much more.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi access is available anywhere in the lodge, and most cell phones work while on the property.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge.

2025 Pricing (based on double occupancy)
3 nights / 2 days = $1,655.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $2,345.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $3,035.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $3,725.00 per person
7 nights / 6 days = $4,415.00 per person

*Offshore charter trips are also available upon request

Included

Lodging
Guided fishing
Breakfast and dinner at the lodge
Bag lunch, sodas, and water during guide trips
House alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the lodge
Rod/reel, all flies, and all tackle provided by the guide

Excluded

Airfare
Airport transportation (can be arranged at an additional cost)
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Gratuities for guides
Fishing licenses
Alcohol during your guide trips
Lodging taxes (will include upon invoicing)

Sportsman’s Lodge (Venice, Louisiana)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For all cancellations outside of 60 days of scheduled trip date, a refund or full trip credit (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) will be issued. For cancellations inside of 60 days no refunds or trip credits will be issued. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. If your fishing trip is cancelled by the guide or lodge due to weather, then you will be issued a trip credit for unused portion of your trip or missed fishing days. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment

Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3
Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees)
Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.

Lodging Details
The Sportsmans Lodge is essentially a floating houseboat featuring a large great room lounge area with comfortable seating and a wide flat-screen television for socializing. Watch your chef prepare fresh local fare in their open kitchen and dining area. Plus, the complimentary bar is always open for you to help yourself. There’s an outdoor seating area to enjoy your morning coffee or enjoy the evening sunset with a drink in your hand. There is also an additional widescreen television located outside on the back deck so you’ll never miss a sporting event. Upstairs are 8 individual bedrooms with a variety of bedding arrangements with private and semi-private bathrooms. The entire lodge is serviced by a central air conditioning system.

Food and Beverages
Anybody who has visited the deep south knows that good food is part of the draw and experience. Your stay at the Sportsmans Lodge will be no exception. Southern and Cajun cuisine will be on the menu every day. Food and beverages are all-inclusive with your package. Packages will include a hot breakfast before your guide trip, lunch along with snacks, soft drinks, and water on the guide boat, and then appetizers and dinner back at the lodge. And don’t forget about the complimentary bar. If you desire to take any alcoholic beverages with you on the guide boat during your day of fishing, you must bring it with you. The lodge legally cannot provide alcoholic beverages to take with you on the guide boats.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
For non-anglers accompanying anglers to Louisiana, or for those looking to take a day off from fishing, there is an endless number of activities and attractions that are available when visiting Louisiana and the greater New Orleans area. In New Orleans itself, take advantage of numerous history and heritage tours, enjoy the city’s world-famous cuisine, explore the famous nightlife on Bourbon Street, visit museums, shop, take in a professional sporting event, enjoying area festivals, and much more.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi access is available anywhere in the lodge, and most cell phones work while on the property.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge.

2025 Pricing (based on double occupancy)
3 nights / 2 days = $1,655.00 per person
4 nights / 3 days = $2,345.00 per person
5 nights / 4 days = $3,035.00 per person
6 nights / 5 days = $3,725.00 per person
7 nights / 6 days = $4,415.00 per person

*Offshore charter trips are also available upon request

Included

Lodging
Guided fishing
Breakfast and dinner at the lodge
Bag lunch, sodas, and water during guide trips
House alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at the lodge
Rod/reel, all flies, and all tackle provided by the guide

Excluded

Airfare
Airport transportation (can be arranged at an additional cost)
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Gratuities for guides
Fishing licenses
Alcohol during your guide trips
Lodging taxes (will include upon invoicing)

Sportsman’s Lodge (Venice, Louisiana)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For all cancellations outside of 60 days of scheduled trip date, a refund or full trip credit (minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee) will be issued. For cancellations inside of 60 days no refunds or trip credits will be issued. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee. In the case of cancellation by the client, both deposit and final payment may be transferred to another guest or angler for those same (original) dates if facilitated and arranged by the client. If your fishing trip is cancelled by the guide or lodge due to weather, then you will be issued a trip credit for unused portion of your trip or missed fishing days. Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for this trip.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access.

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment

Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3
Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees)
Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.