I'd bet with what you'd spend on fuel/food/lodging etc for an overnight trip to Grand Isle would be more than what a day trip to Big Lake with a guide would cost. You could leave Alexandria taking 165 to I-10 and be on Big Lake not pulling a boat within about 2-2.5 hours of driving compared to around 6 to Grand Isle. Not to mention you'll probally catch way more with a guide than on your first trip to somewhere new.
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