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Saltgrass Outdoors is a Louisiana coast destination specializing in inshore and offshore fishing charters and all inclusive lodging.

06/14/2026

Blackened Redfish

You caught it. Now here's how we cook it at Saltgrass.

INGREDIENTS:
• 4 redfish fillets (skin on or off)
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• Cast iron skillet — non-negotiable

THE METHOD:
MAKE THE SPICE MIX: Combine all dry spices. This is your blackening rub — make extra and keep it in a jar.
HEAT THE SKILLET: Get your cast iron screaming hot over high heat. This is where the magic happens. No shortcuts.

PREP THE FISH: Pat fillets dry. Brush both sides generously with melted butter. Press spice rub firmly onto both sides — don't be shy.

BLACKEN IT: Lay fillets in the dry hot skillet. No oil needed. Cook 3-4 minutes per side. You want a deep, dark crust — not burnt, not pale. That crust IS the flavor.

FINISH WITH BUTTER: Hit each fillet with a k**b of butter right before pulling. Let it foam and baste.

THE RESULT: Crusty. Smoky. Spicy. Pure Louisiana on a plate.

Serve over dirty rice with a squeeze of lemon and you've got the Saltgrass dinner table on your own stove. Better yet — come catch the fish yourself and let Raymond handle the rest.

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306 to book your trip. All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

06/09/2026

This is what June at Saltgrass looks like.

Boats on the water before the sun's up. Chef Raymond in the kitchen by 6 AM. Crawfish on the deck after a long afternoon. Guests who came as strangers leaving as brothers.

That's not a marketing pitch. That's Tuesday.

Summer at the lodge is a different energy, longer days, warmer water, bigger fish offshore, and evenings that stretch out over the Mississippi with a cold drink in your hand.

This is lodge life. This is what you're missing.

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306 to book your trip.

All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

06/02/2026

Summer is here. The marsh is alive and the offshore bite is ON.

INSHORE: Bull reds are schooling in the shallows — sight-fish with soft plastics and topwater early morning before the heat sets in. Speckled trout are holding in cooler, deeper pockets mid-day. Move to current edges and marsh grass lines when the tide is running. Live shrimp and paddle tails are producing.

OFFSHORE: This is prime yellowfin tuna season. Fish are holding at the shelf and beyond — 30-mile runs putting you on 40-80 lb class fish when sea conditions cooperate. Blackfin are mixed in closer. Bring heavy gear and be ready for doubles.

BONUS: Bowfishing season is in full swing. Night trips on the flats = target-rich environments.

Bottom line: June in Venice means options. Reds on the flats at sunrise. Tuna at the shelf all day. Bowfishing after dark. Our guides know exactly where to put you.

Best bite: Yellowfin tuna offshore, bull reds inshore Best technique: Topwater and soft plastics for reds, live bait and jigs for tuna Best conditions: Early morning inshore, calm sea days offshore.

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306 to book your trip.

All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

05/28/2026

Hog hunting at Saltgrass runs all year — and May is a perfect time to add it onto a fishing trip. Hunt the marsh at dawn, fish the flats by afternoon. Two completely different experiences in one day. That's what Venice gives you that nowhere else can.

No season restrictions. No waiting. Just show up ready.
Whether you're coming down for the fishing and want something different before the boats go out, or you're booking a dedicated hunt — the marsh is producing and the action is consistent.

Book your trip. All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306

05/20/2026

"This beautiful lodge provides excellent lodging, fantastic food, and friendly service. My son, his friend, their sons, and I enjoyed inshore fishing, offshore fishing and waterfowl hunting with excellent guides with very well-maintained equipment. Raymond is a terrific organizer and gracious host. I am so happy to recommend him and his staff."

May is prime time. Don't wait on it.

Book your trip. All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306

05/15/2026

This is the window fly anglers wait for all year.

Spring water clarity in the Venice marsh hits its peak in May. Clean water, tailing reds on the flats, and enough visibility to sight-cast to individual fish. This isn't blind fishing, this is hunting. You pick your target, make your cast, and watch it happen.

Bull reds pushing the flats. Tails up. Hungry.
Clear water. Tailing fish. Perfect conditions. Don't miss it.

Book your trip. All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306

05/10/2026

SHE DOESN'T WANT BRUNCH.

She wants the oyster deck. She wants a gourmet meal she didn't have to cook. She wants a memory, not a gift card.
Bring her to Saltgrass this Mother's Day.

World-class lodge on the Mississippi River. Chef Raymond in the kitchen doing what he does. Pool deck, oyster deck, fresh Louisiana air. The kind of trip she'll talk about.

Whether she wants to fish, relax, or just eat the best seafood of her life, we've got her covered.
Mom deserves the real thing. Book it before the weekend fills up.

Book your trip. All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306

05/05/2026

May in Venice is the full package and everything is biting.

Inshore, slot reds are hitting limits on artificials and live bait. Speckled trout are in their spawn aggressive and predictable.

Flounder are mixing in. Work current edges, clean pockets, and marsh structure. Early morning bites are dialed in.

Offshore is wide open. Yellowfin are stacked at the rigs. Mahi-mahi are showing up on w**d lines. Wahoo still in the mix for trophy seekers. Tuna, mahi, wahoo — all in one run. That's a May Venice box.

INSHORE: Slot reds + trout on the spawn + flounder. Artificials and live bait both producing.

OFFSHORE: Yellowfin at the rigs, mahi on w**d lines, wahoo on the troll.

Best bite: Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, slot reds Best technique: Live bait offshore, artificials inshore on current edges Best conditions: Calm mornings, clean water, moving tide.

Book your trip. All-Inclusive Lodging with Inshore and Offshore Fishing, Bowfishing, Fly Fishing, Duck and Hog Hunting, Corporate Trips and more!

For open dates to stay and play in Venice, LA, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306

04/29/2026

Cajun blackened red snapper

Red snapper season opens may 1st. This is how we cook them at saltgrass lodge

For the fish:
• 4 fresh red snapper fillets (6-8 oz each) • 1½ cups clarified butter, melted • 1 lemon, sliced • fresh parsley for garnish
For the creole butter sauce (optional but deadly):
• 4 tbsp butter • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp hot sauce • juice of half a lemon
The method
Make the spice blend: mix all spices together in a bowl. Make extra — you'll use it on everything.

Heat your skillet: get a cast iron skillet screaming hot. We're talking 10 minutes over high heat. This is non-negotiable. The blackening process requires extreme heat.
Prep the fish: pat snapper fillets completely dry. Dip each fillet in melted butter, coating both sides. Press the spice blend generously onto both sides — don't be shy.
Cook: lay fillets in the dry, hot skillet. Pour one tablespoon of butter over each fillet. Cook 3-4 minutes until the bottom crust turns deep black. Flip. Pour another tablespoon of butter. Cook 2-3 minutes more. The fish is done when it flakes easily at the thickest point.

Make the sauce: in a separate pan, melt butter, sauté garlic 30 seconds, add worcestershire, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Stir together and pour over plated fish.

The result
Crispy, blackened exterior. Flaky, sweet red snapper inside. Pure louisiana. This is what we serve at saltgrass after a day on the gulf — and it tastes even better when you caught it yourself.

Serves: 4 | prep: 10 minutes | cook: 10 minutes

For open dates to stay and play in venice, la, visit saltgrassoutdoors.com or call (228) 806-8306 to book your trip.

All-inclusive lodging with inshore and offshore fishing, bowfishing, fly fishing, duck and hog hunting, corporate trips and more!

04/24/2026

It sure was nice getting a break from the wind today!

Address

31853 Highway 11
Buras, LA
70041

Telephone

+12288068306

Website

http://www.saltgrassoutdoors.com/

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