Speckled Trout
Lake Pontchartrain is low on saltwater, and low on speckled trout
An abnormally high river has left Lake Pontchartrain low on saltwater and devoid of speckled trout this summer. Anglers are waiting for the fish to return.[…]
Year: 2019
Speckled Trout
Biloxi Marsh fishing report
Fringe bays and islands around Biloxi Marsh doing well when weather permits. Anglers must get to the outside early before winds increase.[…]
Fishing
Commercial shark possession limit increases
The LDWF announced the daily possession limit for commercially harvested large coastal sharks will increase from 45 to 55 per day effective immediately.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cranking up crappie
When slabs reach their summer haunts in deeper water, if often takes a vibrating, rattling crankbait to draw a strike. Here’s how to get one.[…]
Columns
Matrix Rip Shad targets the ‘tweener’ depths
The Matrix Rip Shad is a hard-body artificial lure, a jerkbait, that’s already a favorite of his and charter boat captains in Louisiana.[…]
Contents
It’s never too late for trophy Louisiana trout
If you think the trophy trout train has already passed by, think again. Here are two places to target and several techniques to use.[…]
Contents
Speckled trout: Life in the fast lane
Higher water temperatures in summer increase a trout’s metabolic rate and force it to feed four times more often than it feeds during the winter.[…]
Columns
Are you a master kayak angler?
The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species.[…]
Columns
Mathews’ Vertix is a bow to cherish
The new Mathews Vertix offers several features, including Switchweight technology, and an integrated arrow-rest mounting system.[…]
Columns
What lures worked for you and when?
To prepare for fishing the latter months of the year, you should look at the lures you used last season and consider why and where they were successful.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend: It’s right at night
Toledo Bend has always been a really good night fishing lake. Last August was awesome and it should be great again this year.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper catch statistics through July 28
The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28.[…]
Catfish
Trolling for catfish: Slinky weight is key
From late June through November catfish move around a lot due to a number of factors and one of the best ways to target mobile cats is to drift or troll.[…]
Bass Fishing
Location only half the battle when bass fishing Lake Cataouatche
Bass fishing in Lake Cataouatche is a mystery to many anglers. Gabe Taylor of Luling, knows it like few others and said it’s truly a game of skill.[…]
Fishing
Clenzoil Marine & Tackle 12-ounce aerosol
Finally, a product you can use to clean and protect not only your fishing tackle, but also your outboard motor and other metal features on your fishing vessel.[…]
Fishing
Frabill’s Trophy Haul Net series
Frabill debuted its Trophy Haul Net series this spring, with features including an oversized handle and a big net bag that will make it easier to land fish.[…]