Fishing License:
All anglers are responsible for purchasing a resident or non-resident license.
Please call 1-888-765-2602 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.

Fish Processing & Shipping: The Venice Marina offers a fish cleaning and shipping service. Please be advised, Ship at your own risk. REO is not responsible for any lost,  damaged or problems with you items. SHIPPING IS VERY EXPENSIVE 

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.

Fishing Hours:
The average for inshore is 7-8 hours. We do not sell time, we sell an experience. Capt. Chris & and our guides will give 100% to make your trip successful.

Common Things Needed on Fishing Trip:
Sea-Sickness pills
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.

FISH CLEANING 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.

PAYMENT
We accept all major credit cards, cash,  check and VENMO or Zelle.
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) 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 or Zelle: Contact Dana for details. 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 Zelle

. Groups of 10 or more with lodging & fishing combined there will be a 50% deposit due. There is a 4% charge for all credit card transactions. 2% for all E-Check payments

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

A welcome email will be sent a few days prior to your trip with directions and lock box codes.

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

Your signature on a agreement/contract, or payment of money or taking possession of the fishing vessel after receipt of the agreement/contract, is evidence of your acceptance of the agreement/contract/terms/conditions.

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.

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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 7 days (1 week) 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

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.