This was a great trip Brian and his crew were very professional. They work very hard to find and put you on fish. Would recommend this trip to anyone I know and we will definitely be returning.

Fished two days with Brian then Rainey. Both were fun to be with and absolutely great guides. We caught more fish than we ever had each day. They both accommodated our requests regarding species to target as well as techniques to use. We will definitely return. I cannot recommend Louisiana Backwater Charters any higher.

I took my wife out for her first Big Lake fishing trip with Backwater Charters. I will definitely be returning. First class operation.

Great charter to use. Always put you on a lot of fish. This is my 4th time to fish with Brian and I plan on continuing to use his charter. Highly recommend!

I've been out with these guys twice and had a blast both times! These guys do everything they can to limit out so you definitely get what you pay for and very reasonably priced! I recommend them to everyone I know who wants to go charter fishing!

Awesome camp and guides! Would highly recommend!

Great time with these guys. Devin was a fantastic guide!

Louisiana backwater charters is a Top notch charter service! Great experience for me and my kids! Worth every penny!

Brian Hanchey led us to the spot!!! We caught our limit of redfish really fast with no experience. The kids had a blast!!

Brian has a first class operation. Our group of 8 could not speak higher of Louisiana backwater charters from start to finish. Brand new camp with all of the amenities. Brand new dock that is fun to entertain on. Nice boats, gear, guides etc. Not to mention the food was incredible. All three boats caught a limit of trout plus reds in a short weather window. Brian was honest about expectations due... More

Brian has a first class operation. Our group of 8 could not speak higher of Louisiana backwater charters from start to finish. Brand new camp with all of the amenities. Brand new dock that is fun to entertain on. Nice boats, gear, guides etc. Not to mention the food was incredible. All three boats caught a limit of trout plus reds in a short weather window. Brian was honest about expectations due to high winds the day before and poor conditions but still put us on the fish. If you come to lake Charles area then this is your outfitter go with! Less

Great charter operation. First class accommodations and great guiding. Limited out in less than an hour. Highly recommend.

Caught loads of trout and even got on a big group of reds. The guides were a good group of guys and you could tell they loved doing what they do

Our guide was awesome. Very helpful on the boat before and after each cast. Laid back but a pro, as long as we were enjoying ourselves and catching fish he let the good times roll. We caught our fair share of fish and had a good time doing it. Big part of that was due to the excellent guides with Louisiana Backwater Charters, appreciate it!

Had absolute blast with these guys on 11/10/23! The hospitality and the fishing were top notch! Definitely taking my next trip with them.

My friends and I spent last weekend fishing with Brian Hanchey and Louisiana Backwater Charters and had an absolute blast. The accommodations, meals and fishing were all first rate. Brian's new guest house is a spacious, four bedroom four bath cabin that has a large, state of the art kitchen that's open to both the living and dining areas. The cabin also has plenty of outdoor space in which to ... More

My friends and I spent last weekend fishing with Brian Hanchey and Louisiana Backwater Charters and had an absolute blast. The accommodations, meals and fishing were all first rate. Brian's new guest house is a spacious, four bedroom four bath cabin that has a large, state of the art kitchen that's open to both the living and dining areas. The cabin also has plenty of outdoor space in which to relax. The camp also includes a bunk room and screened in porch as part of the boathouse. There's also a lighted dock for night fishing. The fishing was absolutely incredible all weekend. Both days, Brian, along with his two guides, Randy and Devon, put us on huge schools of Speckled Trout and Redfish. It was the kind of fishing where you would have long stretches of getting a bite on nearly every cast that you made. I did have to teach Randy a thing or two about the effectiveness of free-lining a shrimp and bouncing it off the bottom to attract trout, as opposed to using a popping cork, but he eventually came around to it being an acceptable strategy after I landed a half dozen trout in ten minutes using that technique. 😉 We limited out each day and returned home with 400 Spec and Redfish fillets. Primo fishing. Lastly, I would be remiss not to mention the delicious food that Brian's cook, Susy, prepared for us. She made a full breakfast including biscuits, eggs, bacon, sausage and hash brown casserole one day and incredible King's Hawaiian ham, egg and cheese sliders the next. She also packed tasty sandwiches for lunch, but her dinners stole the show. One night she prepared shrimp etouffee accompanied by a mixed green salad, asparagus and perhaps the best bread pudding that I've ever had. Saturday Susy broiled and seared a beef tenderloin for dinner, along with a nice salad, twice baked potato casserole and Mississippi Mud Pie for dessert. Needless to say, I didn't lose any weight on this trip. I know this review is a bit long, but a fishing trip as good as the one we experienced is hard to condense into a few words. Brian and his entire crew provide a first rate experience for those who love to fish. Frankly, it wouldn't be bad for those who don't! I can't recommend it enough. Less

We had a blast with Brian and his fellow guides ! Got on the fish and was Best fishing trip of my life !!! The cabin was fantastic and the food top of the scale !!! I recommend Backwaters to everyone wanting to have a Great time and Oustanding fishing trip ✌️

Captain Richard Rand was great!!

Had a wonderful time fishing!

This is just the best fishing experience you can get. We will never forget this trip!🐟🐟🐟

Second trip we’ve made with these guys. Great crew. Great accommodations. Super easy in and off the water. Caught loads of fish both trips even with adverse conditions. We will definitely be back. Highly highly recommended!!!!

I have fished with Louisiana Backwater chapters twice over the last three weeks. Our guide, Raini, was an excellent fisherman and an excellent guide. Raini was knowledgeable. Both of our trips were successful as we averaged around 50 trout per trip. Brian’s ship channel camp was clean, modern and comfortable. All necessary amenities were available and top notch. Brian paid great attention to det... More

I have fished with Louisiana Backwater chapters twice over the last three weeks. Our guide, Raini, was an excellent fisherman and an excellent guide. Raini was knowledgeable. Both of our trips were successful as we averaged around 50 trout per trip. Brian’s ship channel camp was clean, modern and comfortable. All necessary amenities were available and top notch. Brian paid great attention to detail in preparing the camp. I intend to fish with Brian and his crew each and every time I visit Big Lake. Thank You Louisiana Backwater Charters for a wonderful experience. We shall return. Less

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Chad put us on fish when the conditions were tough. 4 man limit of reds in a few hours. Highly recommend this guide service, I will be back.

Brian was an exceptional guide who had a great personality putting us on fish. He made sure we were happy and content the entire time we were fishing and always held a conversation very well. Highly recommend going with him again on another charter. We almost limited out when we went with him.

My husband, Brian, and I took a fishing trip with Brian Hanchey and had a fabulous day. We caught our limit of trout, then put 4 nice redfish in the boat. I highly recommend Backwater Charters, and Brian in particular, if you're looking for a great guided fishing trip. My husband and I have had trips with other guides in Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana, and this was by far the best.

Great trip!!! Put us on the fish, impressive knowledge of where and how to catch fish. This was THE BEST GUIDED FISHING TRIP I'VE HAD and I've had several.

Brian runs a first class guide service! Our guide had us on fish from start to finish. The lodging and food was great and plentiful. I would highly recommend Louisiana Backwater Charters! We will be back for sure!

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Just went on a three day trip with these guys. They sure do know how to deliver a good time, and they absolutely put us on the fish. If you find yourself looking at lake Charles or hackberry to fish, then they should be at the top of your list.

We enjoyed fishing with y’all Rainy was great lots of fun and great at finding fish cabin and pier were very nice really enjoy staying there

We were a group of 6 fishermen. Brian & his team provided excellent accommodations, awesome food, & great fishing. Brian did a great job communicating with us because of weather conditions and was very flexible to work with. Everyone in our group brought home a lot of fish. We look forward to our next outing with Louisiana Backwater Characters

Great day fishing with Chris

Called Brian up and he said he was booked but his partner Raini had an open boat, I told them we go catch reds all the time and we haven’t had much luck catching trout and that I ain’t really interested in a reds trip but we know it’s call fishing and not catch. Raini did an excellent job of putting us on a 3 man limit before time to head back, not to mention it was like fishing with a buddy inst... More

Called Brian up and he said he was booked but his partner Raini had an open boat, I told them we go catch reds all the time and we haven’t had much luck catching trout and that I ain’t really interested in a reds trip but we know it’s call fishing and not catch. Raini did an excellent job of putting us on a 3 man limit before time to head back, not to mention it was like fishing with a buddy instead of a guide, awesome time. They also have a place there at the dock to stay and it’s a very badass establishment and cheaper to stay there instead of a motel. 110% recommend Louisiana Backwater Charters and day of the week. We appreciate it guys Less

Unforgettable trip. Capt. Brian was extremely knowledgeable. Helped little one catch fish so I was able to do more fishing than normal. Will definitely be going back.

Bryan was just great as a guide. If you come down this way to fish he is the man. Don't come any better

Brian has never failed me yet. We have fished on days that most people wouldn’t even go out in and have caught limits of reds or specs. He will treat you right and communicates well. Really enjoy fishing with him.

Great trip. Brian put us on the fish on a tough day. He was great with my boys. A+ experience.

Absolute top notch experience with these guys. I can’t overstate how incredible it was to fish with them. Highly recommended!

Absolute top notch experience with these guys. I can’t overstate how incredible it was to fish with them. Highly recommended!

I’ve been fishing with Brian for several years now and he consistently puts us on fish. Highly recommend!

Awesome trip with Captain Brian today. We caught a 5 man limit of reds before 9am. Had both of my young sons on the boat which is never easy and Brian was awesome with them. We definitely be booking again

We had the best day fishing with Louisiana Backwater Charters! Brian knew just where the fish would be and how to catch them. He is so helpful, knowledgeable and just fun to fish with! He also worked great with our 9 year old son and helped make he’s first time fishing for reds memorable! Reached our limit on trout and redfish and went home happy!

Dustin, our guide ,was really funny and helpful He was v prompt and had a wonderful attitude Bryan ,the outfitter, was attentive and friendly in setting up the trip Overall we caught a lot of fish and had a nice experience Cacasieu is an outstanding fishery I would definitely repeat

Brian and Dustin were fantastic. Fishing trip of a lifetime.

Thanks for a great fishing trip in Calcasieu Lake. Our guides, Dustin Chisholm and Jeff Vincent really knew their business, put us on Reds and Trout and were just fun to be with. We had three to a boat with ages ranging from 54 to 92. If I get to head back that way again I will definitely call on Louisiana Backwater Charters for another fantastic fishing experience.

We booked 2 boats with captain Brian for a company team building event. Both boats caught good fish with several nice reds landed. First rate experience all the way around. Will definitely book another trip soon!

Best trip ever with the best guides. I’ve never felt so worn out after a day of fishing. I’ve also never lost count of how many fish we caught. Spent 2 days with Capt. Brian and his brother with my coworkers and we had the biggest smiles walking away. Fantastic! 10/10. Hope to do it again some day.

We took our boys to Hackberry to fish and had THE BEST time fishing with guides, Brian and Jeff. We caught HUGE red fish and MANY trout and flounder. The guides were great - they knew the area like the back of their hand and made the trip fun. If you’re looking for a charter in Hackberry, go with Louisiana Backwater Charters!

Awesome trip. Good guides who enjoyed fishing as much as we did. Sight fishing for triple tail was an unexpected treat. Will definitely fish with these guys again.

Had a blast fishing with Louisiana Backwater Chargers! Limited out on redfish and caught a lot of different fish including trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead and others. Awesome people to fish with!

Captain Bryan had us ripping specs within minutes and put us on some nice reds shortly after. I will return and highly recommend you get a trip scheduled too.

Great trips everytime. I cannot recommend Louisiana Backwater Charters enough. Can't wait for my next trip.

My family & I had a great time fishing with Brian. He was a very knowledgeable & hospitable guide. We were dealing with bad weather that day, but he worked around it and knew the best spots to fish while avoiding the storm. We caught a lot massive redfish and speckled trout with him! I would definitely recommend using Brian at Louisiana Backwater Charters!

I just wanna thank Backwater Charter for a awesome fishing experience. We battled terrible weather conditions today and still came away with a great catch of trout and a huge bull red. Captain Zach never gave up till we were satisfied with our catch, he definitely went above and beyond today. Not to mention our outstanding accommodations. We will definitely be back.

We used Backwater Charters for 2 days this summer for a large group gathering. We had multiple guides and all were awesome. They worked hard to put us on fish until we were successful. I will definitely use them again when we come back.

We had a great time today with Brian! Specs, flounder and redfish combo!! Bravo👍🐟🐟🐟

Our guide Brian could not be nicer. Put us on the fish and made it a great day. Very accommodating. Definitely booking again.

Brian was a great guide! He had us on the water and smoking the fish in no time! Great job! Definitely recommend and will be going out again to make more memories!

We made great memories with grandchildren and great nephew and caught our limit of Redfish in both boats, some specs, and a couple of flounder! A huge Thank you to our guide Brian and Dustin of Backwater Charters for taking care of us! We had a ball!

Just finished up a two day trip with my dad, brother and son what a awesome time. Brian was awesome, his gear is top notch and he was great with my 13 year old son. We loaded the boat with fish both days. The house that brain set up for us was the best and the food Mrs. Susie prepared for us was the best. We will be back.

Had a great day on the water with Brian, who shared some techniques and kept us constantly fishing to bring home a great chest of fish! Recommended!!

We went for a 2 day charter. All 4 of us in our group had a great time. Even with the wind, both days we were able to find our limit of redfish. Brian was a great guide and we will definitely be back. We were even lucky enough to land some Gaspergous for my brother.

Great trip overall. Communication was excellent. Captain was knowledgeable and very well prepared. Boat and equipment were in great shape. Had a great day catching redfish and trout. Would definitely recommend

Great group of guys extremely experienced with fishing top notch boats and equipment!! Highly recommend to anyone!

Wow! What a great trip! Captain Brian Hanchey did a fantastic job keeping us in the fish. He gave us the best opportunity for a trout limit with his knowledge, expertise, and unsurpassed energy.

Great trip! We got em 🤙

Great time. The best guide I’ve ever had. He worked his butt off to see that we were taken care of. Fished 2 Days and caught a lot of fish. Limited out on flounder and caught a few red fish and trout. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely had an amazing time !!!!! They work extremely hard to put you on fish!!!! Top notch service!!! I will definitely return.

Brian picked us up at our VRBO right on time and showed our Krewe a great time. Even delivered us some fresh crabs afterwards as an added bonus. Professional and courteous!

They really put us on the fish. Great trip!

Brian was awesome! Put us on the fish. Caught our limit of reds, plus quite a few speckled trout. Was a good variety of fish caught. Definitely coming back! Thanks Brian! We really enjoyed our afternoon!

The owner and our Guide, Brian Hanchey, was incredible. Not only was he the nicest and most hospitable guy, he put us on the fish. Flounder, trout and redfish. My son had a blast. Brian even set up a place for us to stay and for “Suzie” to come cook for us. Great Etouffe and rum pecan pie. Yum. Had a wonderful and most memorable time. He is the guy to use. Totally worth the trip over. Will defi... More

The owner and our Guide, Brian Hanchey, was incredible. Not only was he the nicest and most hospitable guy, he put us on the fish. Flounder, trout and redfish. My son had a blast. Brian even set up a place for us to stay and for “Suzie” to come cook for us. Great Etouffe and rum pecan pie. Yum. Had a wonderful and most memorable time. He is the guy to use. Totally worth the trip over. Will definitely be back! Less

Had a fantastic trip with Brian at LBC. He is a great fisherman and worked hard to find a box full of large trout for us when no one else was catching and the conditions were not ideal! He had high quality rods and reels, a nice boat and live bait! Cannot say enough good about trip. We will be back.

April 2 Nine men from my neighbor went out with three guides coordinated by Brian Haunchey from Louisiana Backwater Fishing. We all have fished for years out of Port Aransas, Texas and sad to say, we will not return. From the time we got our lines in the water, it was fish on. My personal problem was my first four fish Had to be thrown back because they were to big. We stayed at the fishing cam... More

April 2 Nine men from my neighbor went out with three guides coordinated by Brian Haunchey from Louisiana Backwater Fishing. We all have fished for years out of Port Aransas, Texas and sad to say, we will not return. From the time we got our lines in the water, it was fish on. My personal problem was my first four fish Had to be thrown back because they were to big. We stayed at the fishing camp and utilized the cook offered by Brian and we were all very happy with both. There camp was very clean and well kept, sleeping 10 and Susie, the cook, was excellent. Our breakfast was ready at 5:30 and we walked, met out guides and left. Susie brought supper, crawfish Étouffée with rum pecan pie. It was great. I had to go back to work on Monday and all I thought about was the great fishing and guide service Brian provided for us. We have already scheduled our return fishing trip for October. Brian you did a great job! Less

Brought my entire family these guys have been first class from the start. Had a great morning catching reds and trout. We will be back!

Two couples fishing with Brian had a great time. Captain did a great job finding cooperative fish on two windy March days. He worked hard, moved as needed to find fishable waters and biting fish, had great gear and boat, and was pleasant to work with. We caught a bunch of great “keepers” which he deftly processed, plus some challenging bulls for photo and release. Brian also hooked us up with com... More

Two couples fishing with Brian had a great time. Captain did a great job finding cooperative fish on two windy March days. He worked hard, moved as needed to find fishable waters and biting fish, had great gear and boat, and was pleasant to work with. We caught a bunch of great “keepers” which he deftly processed, plus some challenging bulls for photo and release. Brian also hooked us up with comfortable lodging. Haven’t fished much in this area but will definitely be back to fish with Louisiana Backwater Charters! Less

Most amazing day!! Brian was so talented and so fun! We had the most amazing time, caught reds/trout/flounder - for sure will be going with Louisiana Backwater Charters exclusively in the future.

We had a blast. Limited out quickly. The guides really new where the fish were. Can’t wait to go back. We would highly recommend them to anybody.

Brian is a great dude & even better guide. We left the marina at 6am…by 8am we had over 50 in the boat :). Guaranteed I’ll be back!

We had a great time limiting out on beautiful fish. Bryan was great and put us on the big red fish and nice trout. Entire weekend was amazing from cabin to fishing right down to the amazing food prepared for us by his cook. Will definitely be a returning customer and highly recommend his service.

Backwater charters provides top notch service. - Great boat in addition to top level guide service!

Great day on the water. Plenty of fish. Brian new right where to go. Plus, Brian put up with all of our goofiness.

Absolute top notch guide! We had another guide scheduled for today and he cancelled. Brian heard about it and offered to take us out after his morning trip. He put us on the FISH! Non-stop action from the time we left the dock until we got back after dark. Anytime I am down in Hackberry, I will be calling him again. You won’t be disappointed booking a trip with Capt Brian.

Book a charter with this company! They picked us up at the golden nugget and within 20 mins we were catching fish! The Captain was amazing and I will always use this company moving forward in the future! Thank y’all for a great trip!

If you need a guide, Brian is your guy!! This fella can put you on the fish, run his business, tell you history , and do all in and outs of charter without breaking a sweat! He is the real deal, what all guides wanna be! Backwater charters will be my choice from now one! Thanks for an awesome day on the water!!

Captain Brian was very helpful the entire day. Helped with spotting fish and put us on fish all day long. 4 person charter and we caught 50 trout and a few drum in not the best conditions.Multiple trout were really large. He picked us up from the camp and when he dropped us back off, captain Brian filleted the fish and bagged them up for us. All around great captain and would highly recommend.

We had a great time with Bryan. His boat was nice, and he was very helpful for the entire day. We will be back!!

We have fished with Brian for many years and have never been disappointed. This year we brought family along and Brian did not disappoint! Fishing was unbelievable. If you are looking for a fun time with an honest and reliable company, use Louisiana Backwater Charters.

Enjoyed a phenomenal day of fishing with Brian at Big Lake; Limited out on Specks and caught a few Reds too. A great trip; We were fishing a Tournament and my fishing partner and I finished first and second in the Speck Division. Would have taken third as well but we weren't allowed to win but once (each) per category.

Thank you Brian for a great day at Big Lake. Good friends, limits of trout and redfish, can’t wait until next time! Thanks again!

Our first trip out of Hackberry. Brian was booked and put us with Graham. We had a great fishing day! Graham put us on fish everywhere we went. Lots of reds, trout and big drum. We are from Houston and usually fish in Galveston but we now are excited to fish Louisiana. Only 2 1/2 hr drive to Hackberry. We already have booked a second trip next month with Brian. The house Brian recommended... More

Our first trip out of Hackberry. Brian was booked and put us with Graham. We had a great fishing day! Graham put us on fish everywhere we went. Lots of reds, trout and big drum. We are from Houston and usually fish in Galveston but we now are excited to fish Louisiana. Only 2 1/2 hr drive to Hackberry. We already have booked a second trip next month with Brian. The house Brian recommended was very nice. Very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend "LOUISIANA BACKWATER CHARTERS"!!! Less

We had a great experience on our chartered fishing trip. My husband has fished many times, but my daughters and I have never been saltwater fishing. Brian was so helpful and patient in working with us. He definitely made it a wonderful time for our whole family. I also appreciate Brian‘s recommendations for lodging and food.

We are not from around here and really don’t know much of anyone yet!! It was my first time using a guide.. ever and from this experience I would definitely use these guys again and again!!! My kid is 5 years old and this was his first fishing escapade we caught fish after fish and our guide was very good! I know it’s their job and it’s what they get paid for!! But I definitely think my son and I... More

We are not from around here and really don’t know much of anyone yet!! It was my first time using a guide.. ever and from this experience I would definitely use these guys again and again!!! My kid is 5 years old and this was his first fishing escapade we caught fish after fish and our guide was very good! I know it’s their job and it’s what they get paid for!! But I definitely think my son and I made a friend for life!! I know my son will remember this day for the rest of his life!! Thank you Richard Less

Brian did a great job arranging the fishing trip with Captain Travis, caught a lot of reds and trout, the camp accommodations were great, Brian also lined up Susy to cook for us one night, it was sooo good my wife wants 3 of the recipes - we had an extra day so Brian told us where to crab, it was non stop and fun for all of us, we are planning a trip back

Had a super great time with Brian! He knows what he’s doing and very eager to make sure your fishing experience is what you want it to be! Definitely recommend looking into him 🤙

Brian is a true professional. Knew where the fish were and put us on them! Great boat, great gear, and a great time. My group can’t wait to come back and Brian is going to be the only option.

Just went fishing with Brian of Louisiana Backwater Charters. Great experience. The weather was bad, so he was up early checking radar and communicating with us to determine what looked like the best option - starting early or going later - he was very flexible desiring that we catch fish. We decided to go early and even through we had our trip cut short due to the weather, we still caught fish -... More

Just went fishing with Brian of Louisiana Backwater Charters. Great experience. The weather was bad, so he was up early checking radar and communicating with us to determine what looked like the best option - starting early or going later - he was very flexible desiring that we catch fish. We decided to go early and even through we had our trip cut short due to the weather, we still caught fish - 2-3 times as many as other guides fishing the same morning. Needless to say I am already booking another trip next month. Ward Conover Seguin Texas Less

My family and I had a great experience there was a short rain delay then we were back out catching more trout the captain kept us on fish and we had a great time.

Had a great fishing trip with my 3 boys, ages 8, 10 and 12. Ryan, our Captain/Guide - was super patient with the kids — gave them great tips — and helped them have an all around great time. Goes without saying, he was also very knowledgeable and made sure the boys caught fish! We’ll be back for sure. Highly recommend.

Was able to snag a last minute trip with Josh this past week, and couldn't be more pleased with the experience! These guys came HIGHLY recommended, and man did they deliver. It's was my son's first chartered trip and it will be a trip he will never forget, hitting redfish left and right.

Brian went above and beyond to ensure that my husband and I caught our limit of redfish and had a great time! Highly recommend!

Brian took my wife, Father in Law & I on short notice and immediately put us on some great Redfish Action. This was both of their first time fishing in the marsh and Brian took care of everything from the time we arrived to sending us home with a limit of filets ready to go. Could not ask for a nicer guy in Brian and a more professional guide. Can’t wait to come back and would recommend his guid... More

Brian took my wife, Father in Law & I on short notice and immediately put us on some great Redfish Action. This was both of their first time fishing in the marsh and Brian took care of everything from the time we arrived to sending us home with a limit of filets ready to go. Could not ask for a nicer guy in Brian and a more professional guide. Can’t wait to come back and would recommend his guide services to anyone. Less

Professional and polite ....if you want that or will cut up the best of em. LABC is always my go to. If there are fish to catch they will put you on them. It’s why I have booked 10 trips in advance.

Brian H provided us with THE BEST guided experience we've ever had (and there have been plenty) ~ including many out of state. He went above and beyond to ensure we caught our limit of redfish. Highly recommend Louisiana Backwater Charters!!!!

We booked a fishing trip back on March 11th with Brian for just husband, my 8 yr old, and I. He was very detailed oriented, and called to check in with us with several times before the trip. Since he was working, we were blessed to have his brother Scott take us out on Brian’s boat. It was a great experience, and Scott put us ON FISH 🎣 ALL day. Scott was just as friendly as Brian, and really goo... More

We booked a fishing trip back on March 11th with Brian for just husband, my 8 yr old, and I. He was very detailed oriented, and called to check in with us with several times before the trip. Since he was working, we were blessed to have his brother Scott take us out on Brian’s boat. It was a great experience, and Scott put us ON FISH 🎣 ALL day. Scott was just as friendly as Brian, and really good with my son. He was patient with him and even taught him a few tips to be a true angler. 😅 We had a great time, and Scott took great care of us. We caught a lot of fish and we’ll definitely be going again soon. Less

Great trip! Brian is a great guide and my 14 year old and I had a blast with him. Super professional and accommodating to us throughout the entire trip! I will absolutely take more trips in the future with Brian and would highly recommend him to others!

We had an awesome time fishing with these guys. Worked their tails off to provide us with a top notch experience. Highly recommended and we will be back!

Brian is a wonderful Big Lake guide! We have had great times on the water with him. He knows the lake and how to make the most of your fishing day. He even found Pinky for us this summer! Definitely recommend Brian with LBC - he knows the lake, the fish, and the community for all the best recommendations for your trip.

We’ve fished with Brian several times over the past few years with a lot of success. When I bought my new boat, he was the first person I called to teach me how to use all the features. This guy knows his stuff, knows the waters, and is a lot of fun to fish with!

Brian is at the top tier with the heavy hitters on the lake. Can’t go wrong.

You will be hard pressed to find a guide in Southwest Louisiana that is better than Captain Brian Hanchey. His attention to detail and knowledge of the lake is second to no one. It’s almost as if his alter ego is a cross between Aquaman, The Deep, and Dr. Doolittle as you are almost guaranteed to catch fish. He is the Mr. Miyagi of saltwater fishing

Captain Brian was top notch! He put us on 18 Red Fish, 4 Speckled Trout and a Flounder. Our 10 year old told us after the trip, that it was the best fishing trip he ever had! We waited out a storm passing that morning before leaving, and Brian kept on top of all the weather conditions and knew where to catch them after the storm. The Wynn family highly recommends Louisiana Backwater Charters! Tha... More

Captain Brian was top notch! He put us on 18 Red Fish, 4 Speckled Trout and a Flounder. Our 10 year old told us after the trip, that it was the best fishing trip he ever had! We waited out a storm passing that morning before leaving, and Brian kept on top of all the weather conditions and knew where to catch them after the storm. The Wynn family highly recommends Louisiana Backwater Charters! Thank you!! Less

I’ve fished with Louisiana Backwater Charters on two separate occasions, during different times of the year, and both times we were able to pick up our limit of speckled trout along with numerous redfish, sheepshead, and flounder to compliment the box. I prefer to target speckled trout over other species, just a matter of personal preference, but Brian and his crew of knowledgeable and diligent g... More

I’ve fished with Louisiana Backwater Charters on two separate occasions, during different times of the year, and both times we were able to pick up our limit of speckled trout along with numerous redfish, sheepshead, and flounder to compliment the box. I prefer to target speckled trout over other species, just a matter of personal preference, but Brian and his crew of knowledgeable and diligent guides will put you on whatever type of species you would prefer to target. They provide a great atmosphere on the boat, supply all the necessary items needed for fishing, and they even clean your fish for you at no extra charge! There are only a few guides I would spend my hard earned money to go fishing with and Brian and his crew are definitely one of them! So if you find yourself looking to book a fishing trip on Calcasieu Lake and surrounding areas then I would seriously consider giving Louisiana Backwater Charters a call because they possess the skill and knowledge to put you on the fish and provide a great day out on the water! I know I’m looking forward to my next trip with them! Less

Brian is amazing. While a true professional he makes sure that everyone has the best possible experience. He is the only fishing guide we use and recommend him to anyone looking to book a trip. He knows the lake better than anyone I’ve ever met and will find a way to put you on some fish!

Very knowledgable and personable guide! Great service and great fishing.

The service was very professional. He knows this lake very well and had us on fish all day. Amazing guide!

Me and my father fished with Backwater Charters and could not be happier. Our guide Brain couldn't have done anything else to make our trip any better. We caught reds, specs and flounder. Highly recommend his services.

Brian gave us the most perfect day on the water! We had a boat with mixed experience levels and he was able to set up a great day for everyone. Won’t go with any other fishing guide now!

Great guide, great hospitality!

I highly recommend Brian with louisiana backwater charters. We fished with him 12-21-2020 and had a blast. We caught ALOT of fish. Probably close to 100 total. But thats not what impressed me. Guides cant control whether or not the fish bite, but it was his patience with us (we brought 2 kids) and willingness to do whatever it took to put us on the fish that stood out the most. He is very knowled... More

I highly recommend Brian with louisiana backwater charters. We fished with him 12-21-2020 and had a blast. We caught ALOT of fish. Probably close to 100 total. But thats not what impressed me. Guides cant control whether or not the fish bite, but it was his patience with us (we brought 2 kids) and willingness to do whatever it took to put us on the fish that stood out the most. He is very knowledgeable about the lake and what the fish are doing and when they are doing it. He went above and beyond to make sure we had the trip of a lifetime. Also, any questions we had prior to the trip, he was happy to answer. He answered my call everytime his phone rang and gave me weekly reports prior to our planned trip. I highly recommend using Brian for anyone wanting to fish hackberry! Less

Backwater charters did not disappoint! Fish with Brian and you are guaranteed a good time. We limited out on reds in a half hour and continued on to catch flounder and trout. He’s extremely accommodating, knowledgeable and patient. Couldn’t be happier with the afternoon. Thanks to Backwater Charters, we can’t wait to get back at it!

I am a long time customer who books several trips a year with Louisiana Backwater Charters. I can honestly say without a doubt that this is a first class operation. The boat and tackle are always in immaculate condition and they have accommodated everything from small personal trips to large groups for me. I’ve have always been fortunate enough to bring in a nice haul of fish and have a great tim... More

I am a long time customer who books several trips a year with Louisiana Backwater Charters. I can honestly say without a doubt that this is a first class operation. The boat and tackle are always in immaculate condition and they have accommodated everything from small personal trips to large groups for me. I’ve have always been fortunate enough to bring in a nice haul of fish and have a great time even in tough conditions. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and work hard to give you a top notch experience every single time I’ve been. It makes a difference fishing with the best! Less

Brian handled a bachelor party I put together a few years ago and it was awesome! I have fished with Brian a few times since and it is a blast every time! He is great with people and works really hard to stay on the fish

One of the most fun fishing trips of my lifetime with Capt. Brian Hanchey. We smoked the flounders and trout. A great teacher on how to catch those “doormats”!🐟🐟🐟 Book a fishing trip with La. Backwater Charters and Capt. Brian Hanchey! He is a “fishing machine”! You won’t regret it. Jane “Fishgal” Alcock 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

Brian is amazing! If you’re looking for a fishing service that cares about putting fish in the boat, this is the one for you. They work HARD to put you on the fish. Book with confidence!

Excellent experience with Captain Brian Hanchey!! Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful with the inexperienced customer. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a fun filled day on the water!!

Had a great day fishing with Brian. He knew where to go find the fish and we ended with a full limit of specks, a few flounder, and still had time to fight a couple of nice redfish. He even caught me a nice fishing pole at one spot, so we could catch more fish! If you like catching fish, these are the guys to go see. If you don’t like to catch fish, why are researching these comments? You should... More

Had a great day fishing with Brian. He knew where to go find the fish and we ended with a full limit of specks, a few flounder, and still had time to fight a couple of nice redfish. He even caught me a nice fishing pole at one spot, so we could catch more fish! If you like catching fish, these are the guys to go see. If you don’t like to catch fish, why are researching these comments? You should go fishing instead. Less

I don’t know what I enjoyed more with Brian, the limits of trout or the laughs. Top notch guide and would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone looking for a good time on the water!

Just came back from another great fishing trip with Brian. He is an extremely knowledgeable guide, and will keep you laughing till you leave! I would definitely recommend Brian and will most definitely be fishing with him many times again!

We had a awesome trip with Brian!! We limited out in 2 hours! Looking forward to our next trip.

Most amazing trip! Can’t wait to go back. Guide was awesome!!

I had the most wonderful experience on my fishing trip guided by Brian. He is one B.....A.... Guide. He put us onto the fish, kept our hooks baited and placed in the water where we often had a fish within seconds of the cast. Unbelievably Great Experience. Definitely want to do this again sometime.

Hardest working guide I know! Great sense of humor too. 🤘🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟

Great experience. Brain took us out after the rain stopped, caught some nice reds. really put us on the fish. great guide .

One of the best fishing trips I’ve been on. Top notch operation!! Brian made the trip one to remember!!

Had an awesome trip in Hackberry,LA all thanks to Brian and the other guides. They worked hard to put us all on fish and made sure everybody was having a great time. We were all dudes in good moods this past weekend. Could not have asked for a better bachelor party! Many Thanks Brian!

Great experience fishing for red fish, specks, and flounder with Captain Brian Hanchey. Beautiful landing and surrounding homes/camps.

Booked a bachelor party of 11 guys and had a great time with Capt Brian

Had another great trip with Captain Brian! He put us on the trout early and we closed out the day with some great redfishing in the marsh. He is the best guide I have ever fished with on Big Lake. Can't wait until the next trip! I highly recommend Louisiana Backwater Charters!

Thank you Brian for an awesome experience! It was my first time fishing and Brian was very patient and helped me out a lot. I will definitely be back!

Another great trip with Capt Brian Hanchey. As always, he put us on the fish, and he was a great and patient teacher with first time fisherman!!!

Great service leads to a great experience. Always accommodating with Captain Brian Hanchey.

Fricken slammed em! Brian had us on a four man limit of fish in an hour.