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September means river reds in Venice
Guide Pete Miller of Rodbenders Charters said he’ll continue targeting bull reds until Labor Day, then switch gears and target slot reds in Venice. […]
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Hopedale lakes full of August specks
Frank Roberts, aka “Frankie Fillet” — the fastest fillet knife in the Gulf south — will fish the oyster reefs anywhere on the Hopedale side this month. […]
Field Notes
Tips for summer fishing — and beating the heat
Summer fishing trips require planning beforehand. So, gather some tidbits to beat the summer heat, catch some fish and have fun on the water. […]
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Will Delacroix trout stay put this July?
Delacroix anglers hope speckled trout return for good summer action. Capt. Ron Broadus said redfish won’t be affected by freshwater intrusion. […]
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Leeville beaches fill up with trout in July
Fishermen have a full menu of options for Leeville in July, including speckled trout, redfish and big white trout, according to Bobby Gros. […]
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MRGO rocks, outer bays will produce numbers in June
Huge numbers of smaller, male speckled trout await Shell Beach anglers in June. They should target the MRGO rocks and outer bays. […]
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June in Venice: Reds and trout action should be great
Owen “Big O” Langridge, a guide who fishes out of Venice Marina, said the trout and redfish action was excellent through April and May, and he’s expecting more of the same in June. […]
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Bay Eloi rocks, rigs for big trout, reds
Capt. Marc Fradella said you can expect to find some big fish — nice-sized speckled trout and big redfish — around Bay Eloi wellheads and rigs. […]
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Influx of river water may push Delacroix fish to the middle
Capt. Chad Dufrene said that anglers who venture out should be able to find some fish in the mid-zone middle of the Delacroix area. […]
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April speck action in Sulphur Mine, Catfish Lake
Capt. Mike Guidry, of Rippin Lip Guide Service, says he’ll fish the Sulphur Mine and Catfish Lake this month until the trout make their annual transition. […]
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Park and shop at the MRGO rocks in April
Capt. Gene Dugas, of Rather Be Fishing Adventures, says April should be a good month for speckled trout and redfish fishing at the MRGO Rocks. […]
Features
March into spring trout
Delacroix-area guide commands anglers to ‘move’ if they want to fill their coolers with speckled trout and some bonus redfish in March. […]
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Grand Isle: Go deep off the beaches
Keith Bergeron, aka Captain Herk, is convinced that big speckled trout hang out year-round along the beaches of Grand Isle and Fourchon, including January and February. […]
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A short run from Reggio, Delacroix for reds and specks
Capt. Darren Schaff said the late-fall fishing action at Reggio and Delacroix has been nothing short of fantastic, and he hopes for a mild winter. […]
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A Shell Beach New Year
For anglers up for the challenge of fishing the Shell Beach area this month, Capt. Eric Olsen of Saltwater Therapy has some helpful pointers. […]
Features
Trout on the rocks; try the Chalmette Wall
Anglers flock to the Wall near Chalmette for great winter action on speckled trout and redfish. Here’s how to fish there this month. […]