Back Water and Coastal Fishing with Capt. Damon McKnight - 24ft. Yellowfin CE with 400 H.P. Mercury

Capt. Damon runs a 24ft Yellowfin powered by a Mercury 400 HP V10, built to deliver the perfect combination of speed, comfort, and versatility. Designed for Venice, Louisiana’s inshore and nearshore waters, this boat provides the ultimate fishing experience for anglers of all levels.

This Yellowfin center console is fully equipped with advanced electronics and gear, including:

• Radar, Depth/Fish Finder, and AIS for safety and navigation

• 10-foot Power Poles and a Minn Kota iPilot remote trolling motor for quiet positioning

• Two livewells and two aerated recirculating wells to keep bait lively

• A large insulated fish box to keep your catch fresh all day

The boat comfortably fishes up to three guests (four max) and offers wide, uncluttered decks — perfect for both conventional tackle and fly fishing. Most days, the ride out is smooth and dry, and even when crossing the Mississippi River or open bays, the Yellowfin’s hull design handles chop effortlessly.

Venice is known as the “Fishing Capital of the World,” and this boat can reach all the best spots. From shallow ponds and marsh canals where redfish feed, to the outer islands holding speckled trout, the Yellowfin gives you access to every type of inshore habitat.

Whether it’s sight-casting for redfish, drifting for trout, or chasing schools near the islands, this vessel is purpose-built to put you on the fish — fast.

On these Venice inshore fishing trips, we primarily target:

• Redfish (Red Drum)

• Speckled Trout

• Flounder

• Red Snapper (seasonal)

• Cobia (seasonal)

• Triple-Tail (seasonal)

Seasonal Highlights

• Triple-Tail & Cobia: Peak season runs August 1st – October 31st

• Red Snapper: Typically opens around April 15th and runs through Labor Day weekend (September 5th)

  • Bag Limit: 4 fish per person per day

  • Minimum Size: 16 inches total length

  • Season remains open until Louisiana’s recreational quota is met