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Inshore Fishing in Outside Louisiana
Anyone know what the fishing is like in the Galveston Bay area? What is the population of specs/reds like compared to an area like cocodrie or Big Lake? Will be spending some time in Houston and I am trying to figure out if it is worth towing the boat or not.
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21 hours ago
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Inshore Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
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  • Bob M. Fights a Double on Nice Trout!
  • Some Trout from Gosier Labor Day Weekend
  • Some Trout from Gosier Labor Day Weekend.
Fished Friday through Labor Day at Gosier Island, limited out with 50 Friday, 50 Saturday, came up short Sunday 3 people 68 Trout, and Monday (Labor Day) 47 Trout. Except for around 2 dozen Trout picked up at Breton Island on Friday, all Trout were 2 to 4 lbs. It was rough going out Saturday and Sunday morning, we had very few fish before noon. However both days around 2 p.m. the wind died.... Read More
September 06 at 8:31pm
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Inshore Fishing in Shell Beach / Hopedale / Reggio in Southeast Louisiana
Well another beautiful day in the Biloxi Marsh launch at 0500 am this morning out of BSM, wanted to beat the crowds of BP workers that have to report to work early in the morning down the road...!! that's road is real busy after 0500 am so get to BSM early!!!!

I talk to the engineers that bridge is only temporary until they get a new bridge built where the old one is, for those who have been.... Read More
20 hours ago
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Inshore Fishing in The Rigolets / Lake Catherine in Southeast Louisiana
want to learn my way from west coast of ms. toward lake bornge area. can you run it in a small 16'bass boat saftly? are there any markers to follow? what about half moon island? we go to empire/venice each year but driving 3.5 hrs versus 7 hrs. sure sounds good.thanks for any help.
September 08 at 12:54pm
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Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • Granny and the Fish
  • Johnny and favorite son-n-law
Took the in-laws to Coco for Labor Day weekend.
Johnny (father-in-law)and I left Red Oak Camp Saturday morning in route to Last Island. Upon arrival we found birds picking on north side. He had a blast catching 2 at a time. Most were too small, but did manage 20 keepers. Went around to gulf side and found better trout. 24 nice ones.
He also caught his first bull red (16#). Broke off 2 more..... Read More
Yesterday at 6:55pm
Capt  Bill Lake - Bayou Guide Service Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • Boxshot
  • New secret weapon..........reds love them!
A great day to be on the water yesterday 'DOWN IN DULARGE'! I fished with Willie Champagne & Gene Ordoyne who were hoping to find some fish for their tail-gateing Saints party tonight. We started off looking for trout in a couple areas and found nothing at all. We hit paydirt at our 3rd location and filled the box to the top. We caught well over 100 fish and the guys kept their 50 fish.... Read More
23 hours ago
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Inshore Fishing in The Rigolets / Lake Catherine in Southeast Louisiana
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Fri sept 3 had the wonderful opportunity to fish with my and grandson for the first time as they have been overseas. first time fishing for the little one with his dad. didnt do much but had a great time watching t-boy catching a few small fish and then latching on to a 22' red. end of day
1 red
1 head
1 croaker
1 tired little boy

doesnt get any better than this. wont see them again til.... Read More
Yesterday at 5:28pm
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Inshore Fishing in Vermilion Bay in South Central Louisiana
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  • FRESH BLUE CAT!
WENT TO THE DALCAMBRE CANAL AND CAUGHT THESE CATFISH ON SHRIMP.
19 hours ago
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Inshore Fishing in Lake Pontchartrain / Northshore in Southeast Louisiana
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I plan on taking my son out this weekend to catch some specks or what ever we can catch. Any good reports around Hwy 11 bridge or the Slidel twin spans. Any good tips on baits you used would greatly be appreciated also. Thanks a million.
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September 08 at 9:54am
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Inshore Fishing in Venice in Southeast Louisiana
Good morning guys. It has been sometime since I have made a post simply due to the fact of nothing to report other than the obvious. Enough of that. It seems our summer has come and gone and fall will be soon upon us. I ran north from Port Eads yesterday morning at daylight heading north and flocks of pintails were flying high above the river. The amount of teal in the area right now is strong..... Read More
Yesterday at 8:13am
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Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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My friend Archie and I found a few hours before the LSU game to bring the boys Trawling. we only pulled for about 1 1/2 hours before the trawl broke. the boys had a blast picking out the shrimp and the crabs for us to boil later that night. it was fun teaching them how to drive the boat with a trawl in the water, and to read the GPS. hopefully he will be strong enough to pull the ropes and.... Read More
Yesterday at 7:14am
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Inshore Fishing in Pointe a la Hache in Southeast Louisiana
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Good day at Pointe a la hache. Slow start in the morning but picked up as the day went along. Fish caught on LSU Chubs and shrimp under cork on the windward shore line. Third day in a row with good catches each day.
Yesterday at 9:46pm
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Inshore Fishing in Vermilion Bay in South Central Louisiana
LOOKING FOR A 225 250 OR 300 YAMAHA FOUR STROKE ARE HPDI.WILLING TO BUY IN PRICE RANGE ABOUT 1000 TO 7000. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ENGINE BEFORE LABOR DAY. JUST LEAVE A COMMENT SO WE COULD CALL YOU.
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August 28 at 2:32pm
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Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
I'm tired of the wife complaning of dull knives. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a good knife sharpener? Not looking for cheap but don't want to break the bank. Would like an automatic type so the wife can sharpen when ever she needs. Please be specific if you have had good results with a particular model. Thanks for anyone's suggestions/recommendations.
August 25 at 12:00pm
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Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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Awesome day on the water today with my six year old son and best friend since high school. We fished from 10-1pm catching our limit of reds. A little bit slower today as they would bite in spurts. It was great to watch my son reel in all these fish as he had a total blast!!! He needed some assistance with some of the bigger fish, but did a great job by himself. Incredible time for sure,.... Read More
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September 07 at 6:23pm
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Inshore Fishing in Morgan City in South Central Louisiana
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  • Box shot
Went down the river on Saturday caught some nice reds. Took the wife and her friend, we all had a good time. Check out the box shot.
September 08 at 11:31am
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Inshore Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
Looking to bring my nephew fishing this weekend, probably Fourchon or Grand Isle. Any reports or suggestions?
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September 08 at 9:53am
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Inshore Fishing in Shell Beach / Hopedale / Reggio in Southeast Louisiana
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  • The Catfish were definitely hungry.
Short report from a Labor day trip out of the BSM. Ralph and Richard met me at the house around 6 am and we headed to BSM I had the ice and charged batteries this time. We headed across the MRGO to the north side of the marsh ended up out around Bob's Lake. We fished the edges cut's and openings trying to stay out of the waves and wind hardly a bite with the exception of the occasional Catfish..... Read More
September 07 at 9:36am
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Inshore Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
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  • Three Claw
My son caught this crab in the lagoon at Grand Isle State Park on Saturday. We were shocked at the deformed claw. First thing we all joked about was 'Thanks BP'. This one is in our freezer until we can figure how to preserve it. We want to hang it on the wall.
September 07 at 2:44pm
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Inshore Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
weekend report, bean style....got down to paradise friday evening, late, worried that terry's would be closed......but as always, he is there to help you out with a smile....
my brother limited out on solid trout friday a.m. on 17' to 20' trout, and pulled in 3 arm breaking reds at 38' he was around calumet area using minnows........then he played alligator amos for the weekend, (in which he.... Read More
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September 07 at 11:44am
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Inshore Fishing in The Rigolets / Lake Catherine in Southeast Louisiana
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windy but caught some fish not bad day
September 07 at 6:38pm
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Inshore Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
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  • The ultimate winning fish.
Here is the Ultimate winning TAGGED redfish.
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September 07 at 4:16pm
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Inshore Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
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  • one hour- not too bad
  • lil bro says he's fishing live pogies next time!
Hit up Grand Isle Saturday. I didn't realize the Redfish Rodeo was going on, but no big deal. Everyone seemed to be off the trout and sinking cut bait for reds in the pass.

Trout bite was virtually non-existent for us in the morning as the tide was coming to a halt. Water clarity on the beach was 6 out of 10. Tide finally dropped hard around 830am and the trout started feeding. The.... Read More
September 06 at 12:58pm
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Inshore Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
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  • 25 pound Bull Red
Saturday and Sunday nights the Bull Reds were running off of the fishing pier in Grand Isle State Park. Average weight 20 - 25 lbs. Heres a picture of the 25 pounder my son caught. Saturday night a total of 7 were caught by all the people on the pier. Sunday night 4 were taken until we left the pier. They put up such a great fight and were fun to reel in. Make sure you have a gaf on a rope.... Read More
September 07 at 2:55pm
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Inshore Fishing in Lafitte in Southeast Louisiana
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  • D&M Steel
  • Beryl Party
  • Brian Smith Party
Another good holiday weekend of fishing for us in Lafitte.We had several boats out all weekend and plenty of redfish hit the cleaning table.

Saturday

We had 5 boats out today.Capt.James,Capt.Mike H,Capt.Beau Jr.,Capt.Mike D., and Capt.Mike G. They fished with the Carrollton Plumbing crew,Higgbothom crew,Barrileaaux crew,D&M Steel crew and Driza crew.The winds and tides were up so.... Read More
September 07 at 10:47am
Capt  Bill Lake - Bayou Guide Service Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
A beautiful morning in the marsh ! Plenty droves of bluewing teal this AM and all the reds we wanted. Didn't leave the camp until 7:45 andback for 10:45 with 15 nice reds. White spinnerbaits and LSU chubs worked best in the duckponds. Greg Givens joined Deadeye Chris and I with a good time enjoyed by all. Great weather for the Labor Day weekend. Good luck fishing.

Capt Bill Lake
985-851-6015
September 05 at 1:27pm
Angling Adventures of Louisiana   Captain Mike Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
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  • Lloyd & Randy with a days catch.
ANGLING ADVENTURES OF LOUISIANA

LA MARSH REPORT

TEACHER & STUDENT ! ! !

I had the good fortune to fish with Lloyd Brandt and his good friend Randy. Randy came in from the Atlanta area. Lloyd taught Randy in college over 10 years ago. They are good friends and love to fish. When they told me of some of the great guides they have fished with in the past, I knew I couldn't come back in.... Read More
September 07 at 9:32am
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Inshore Fishing in Rockefeller Refuge in Southwest Louisiana
Finally got away from the work at the camp and took the kiddos crabbing. Didn't try to catch any reds as I was too occupied helping the kids catch crustations. Wound up with 10lbs of 30ct shrimp which took a good bit of effort to retrieve and a limit of crabs. Kids had a blast got full of mud then I took them to the gulf and let them clean off in the water. Great time. Can't wait for the tides.... Read More
August 23 at 8:59am
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Inshore Fishing in Lake Borgne / Chef Menteur
New to fishing for reds. Could someone help me out on what to use and where to fish for them on Lake Borgne.
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September 05 at 9:32pm
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Inshore Fishing in Louisiana
Looking for a place to stay in Hopedale or Delacroix can anyone help?
September 07 at 8:17am
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Inshore Fishing in Lafitte in Southeast Louisiana
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  • A Pair of nice marsh reds caught by Carla and Myself
  • BIL and my Bride with back to back cast into a run out.
  • The last cast of the afternoon at a tailing Red. He weighed in at 12lbs. I was using a spinner bait.
Late Sunday afternoon the winds finally layed down and the Red bite turned on. The last 2 hours of daylight was great with reds busting the water and chasing bait everywhere.
It was a blast to watch and hook up on those marsh reds!
All fish were caught on spoons and spinner baits.
September 07 at 7:12am
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Inshore Fishing in Lafitte in Southeast Louisiana
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  • Allen with his Big Marsh Red
  • My Bride with Her nice Marsh Red
  • Allen with his back to back Big Marsh Reds
Saturday morning we headed back to the areas we have been catching Reds in the marsh south of Lafitte for the last month or so (East Side of main canal). The wind was kicking our butt and if was hard to fish some of the banks we have done so well on so we moved into the ponds and found a few nice reds along the grass.
We caught our fish on gold and silver spoons along with spinner baits.
September 07 at 7:05am
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Inshore Fishing in Fourchon / Grand Isle in Southeast Louisiana
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  • Carla with her Big Bull Red
  • Allen with his Big Bull Red
  • BIL(Brother-in-law) with his Big Bull Red
Saturday afternoon we made our way from Lafitte to Grand Isle to bring a few friends in hopes of getting into some Bull Red Action. It did not take long and we were hooked up and having a blast.
Allen and Carla along with BIL (Brother-in-law) Boated some very nice Bulls.
We caught all ourBulls on Live Pin Fish fished on the bottom.
September 07 at 6:48am
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Inshore Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
Needing to know access points to launching and fishing with a small boat
Tracker 75 hp 17 ft

Your help is needed
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September 06 at 8:51pm
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Inshore Fishing in Lake Pontchartrain / Northshore in Southeast Louisiana
Geaux Coastal Fishing Club:

Members and Guest,We will be having our September meeting Wednesday, Sept 8 at Tasty Bones in Slidell. Tristan Daire will be our guest speaker and he will be giving a presentation on Redfishing with topics as: How tourney strategies can help the recreational angler put more fish in the box, and how to ramp up your fall tactics and make this your most productive.... Read More
September 06 at 8:44pm
Capt. Ricky Brondum-Speck Chaser Charters Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • Ben got things going right away with this red.
  • Derek was doing his part to fill the box.
  • The big drum put up a good fight and were released for next time.
What a great day to be on the water Sunday was. Scott Foret and his boys Taylor and Ben wanted to get in on some of the great fishing action Dularge is having right now. My son Derek came along to help out. Our first plan was to look for trout then if time permitted chase a few reds. Checked the buoys at 4:00am and went to plan B, redfish! Felt like Drew Brees calling an audible as our new game.... Read More
September 06 at 2:43pm
Capt  Bill Lake - Bayou Guide Service Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • Dead-eye Chris with a good Dularge redfish.
  • Catch & release.
  • Get da net!
Enjoyed a great 4 day weekend at the camp with family & friends. We fished the previous 3 days and today was no exception. The reds were eating up in the ponds this AM as I was joined by my son Chris and his friend Richard. We left the camp at 7:30 and back for 10:45. Catching in excess of 20 pond redfish was a blast with LSU chubs and white spinner baits doing the damage. We released every.... Read More
September 06 at 7:20pm
Capt  Bill Lake - Bayou Guide Service Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • catch & release
A beautiful morning in the marsh ! Plenty droves of bluewing teal this AM and all the reds we wanted. Didn't leave the camp until 7:45 and back for 10:45 with 15 nice reds. White spinnerbaits and LSU chubs worked best in the duckponds. Greg Givens joined Deadeye Chris and I with a good time enjoyed by all. Great weather for the Labor Day weekend as it felt like an October morning. Good luck.... Read More
September 05 at 2:04pm
Capt  Bill Lake - Bayou Guide Service Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • Boxshot!
My dove hunting plans on Saturday did not materialize so there was nothing to do but go fishing. Not a bad move as we caught 100 trout and left them biting. Mostly 12-14in. fish but I'll take it for trout in Sept. Bayou chubs in various colors including all 3 of the brand new colors along with the LSU worked very well. Dead eye Chris Lake, Alex Gravois & Jessie Luquette whacked the trout .... Read More
September 04 at 6:04pm
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jls
Inshore Fishing in Leeville / Golden Meadow in Southeast Louisiana
What Started as Slowwwwwww Mornin Finished Up as a AWESOME DAY...................

Me&My Wife Sat Mornin Sept 6 headed out to Fish Our Favorite Holes,Ponds,Main Canals @1st Stop on couple Oyster Beds on some lil Island we started Fishin the Points Bout 5-10 ft off Points w/Fresh Shrimp w/ Peels on Tail from Local Walmart theses Are Not Frozen they are how ever DEVINE But Work Great Bout.... Read More
September 06 at 6:26pm
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Inshore Fishing in Calcasieu Lake in Southwest Louisiana
is there anyone who can tell me how to find shrimp to cast net and what makes them move and when do they move? Or is it just a big guess? Last year i happen to be at Hog Island Gully when shrimp were really moving thru. Is this predictable or what
September 06 at 6:10pm
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Inshore Fishing in Vermilion Bay in South Central Louisiana
Planned a trip to Vermilion bay on Saturday. Weather man called for wind but no rain till the afternoon. 3 miles from the ramp I shredded 1 of my rear tires, limped to the ramp. Water was very high with the water flooding into the parking lot at the ramp. I should learn my lesson when they call for 13-15 mph winds. I decided to fish Marsh Island and had a very wet trip across the bay with.... Read More
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September 06 at 3:46pm
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Inshore Fishing in Shell Beach / Hopedale / Reggio in Southeast Louisiana
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Great to be fishing, yesterday I helped out Capt Dude with a group. We started out in very windy conditions with a high tide and coming in hard. Got some live ones from Campo’s and headed to the outside edges in search of trout . Fished where we could out of the wind catching good bit of speckled trout but a lot were too small to keep but fun to catch. Around 9:30 a dozen or so in the box and.... Read More
September 06 at 12:37pm
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Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • THE REEL IN LODGE
I would like to thank Al Holliday and his 20 man group from DOW Chemical for lodging with us at THE REEL IN. All had a great weekend down Bayou DULARGE. A big thanks to Capt. Marty Lacoste and all his captains for setting up the trip!

Capt Bob Lake
The Reel In Lodge and Guide Service
Cell 985 709-9078; Office 985 792-7296
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September 06 at 8:47am
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Inshore Fishing in Southeast Louisiana
I have never fished Hopedale/Shell Beach but hope to soon. Where is the MRGO blocked? Is it blocked between Hopedale and Shell Beach? I want to fish the rocks according to the tide and need to know where to launch to get to either side. Thanks for some advice. Also, can I get live shrimp down there?
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September 03 at 7:48pm
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Inshore Fishing in Myrtle Grove / Port Sulphur in Southeast Louisiana
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  • pretty bronze color on these pond reds
  • Nate in on the action
  • good three man limit box shot - no ice!
Took a trip with father-in-law and his neighbor's son (Nathan) yesterday. Nathan just graduated high school and doesn't get the chance to fish too often; we were looking to put him on the fish and Port Sulphur didn't disappoint.

Hit the P.S. in hopes on busting trout at the rigs in Barataria Bay. Tide was dead early in the morning and the trout weren't very active. Waited for the tide.... Read More
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September 04 at 7:52pm
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Inshore Fishing in Lafitte in Southeast Louisiana
Hard day of fishing, caught 6 red's, found clear water, but high tides. Guess red's were still in grass. Next Saturday Team Hero are fishing with the veteran's in Bayou Dularge.
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September 05 at 2:56pm
Capt. Marty LaCoste - Absolute Fishing Charters Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Cocodrie / DuLarge in South Central Louisiana
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  • STUFFED!!!!
  • First three boats back at dock
What a incredible day smashing the redfish. Had six boats running today with a big group from DOW Chemical. One stop shop as we boated forty redfish today (keeping our 25 fish limit) and many black drum. Over 600 pounds of fish between all the boats were brought to the cleaning table. Over 100 reds, 25 puppy drum, and a few flounder were caught. Everyone had a incredible day on the water.... Read More
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September 04 at 6:26pm
RED ROBIN Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Vermilion Bay in South Central Louisiana
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  • right pic.
WENT MAKE ANOTHER RUN TO WEEKS BAY THIS MORN. CAUGHT TEN KEPT FIVE,DONE BY 8:30 A.M..
TIDE WAS HIGH GOING OUT,WATER WAS CLEAR,RED'S WERE HUNGRY
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September 03 at 10:10am
RED ROBIN Profile Photo
Inshore Fishing in Vermilion Bay in South Central Louisiana
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MADE A RUN TO WK'S BAY THIS MORN.,STARTED AT 7:00 A.M. DONE BY 8:30 A.M. CAUGHT SEVEN KEPT FIVE,WENT HOME AND CUT GRASS.WATER WAS HIGH AND GOING OUT AND CLEAR,GOOD FOR RED'S
September 02 at 1:02pm




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