Louisiana Sportsman

July 3, 2026

Lake Pontchartrain is loaded

May 26, 2016 Joel Masson

Lake Pontchartrain is known for the Trestles, the Causeway and all of the structures that house speckled trout each year.[…]

If one of Southwest Louisiana’s top speckled trout fishermen had his druthers — and he does — and could point the bow of his boat to fish for speckled trout in June anywhere on Calcasieu Lake, it would be the southern Cheniere Reef.[…]

Big trout patrolling beaches at islands south of Cocodrie

May 25, 2016 Andy Crawford

If you’re looking to stock your freezer with speckled trout, the islands south of Cocodrie are where you want to be.[…]

Four cited in Terrebonne Parish for alleged shrimping violations

May 24, 2016 From News Reports

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited four people for alleged recreational shrimping violations Saturday in the Robinson Canal in lower Terrebonne Parish, according to a news release.[…]

CCA to build new West End Reef in Lake Pontchartrain

May 24, 2016 Patrick Bonin

The Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana is scheduled to begin construction of a new artificial reef near West End in Lake Pontchartrain on May 31, according to a news release.[…]

Step-by-step instructions: How to throw a cast net

May 24, 2016 Patrick Bonin

It’s definitely not rocket science, but throwing a cast net is a skill that confounds lots of anglers.[…]

Best tips for summer Pointe-aux-Chenes reds

May 23, 2016 Andy Crawford

Last week’s torrential downpours couldn’t stop the redfish action in the Pointe-aux-Chenes marsh. In fact, the stiff westerly winds backed up the water, making it even easier to get to the fish.[…]

Video: Captains’ meeting rankles tournament redfish anglers

May 19, 2016 Patrick Bonin

Capt. Steve Smith, a Lafayette-based charter guide who works out of both Cypremort Point and Big Lake, also fishes the Elite Redfish Series across the Southeastern U.S.[…]

Find the grass, find the Delacroix reds

May 18, 2016 Joel Masson

Techniques for fishing vary from coast to coast, and down here in South Louisiana anglers have a wide range of tactics available to them to pursue their favorite fish.[…]

Five-year-old Caleb Kellum managed to catch a few nice specks while riding in the back of his dad’s kayak. Trolling is a great way to get young children involved in fishing.

Trolling for trout – Tips for putting more fish in the ’yak

May 18, 2016 Chris Holmes

Kayaks make excellent platforms to troll for trout. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the number of speckled trout you can drag into your kayak.[…]

Big Lake in May: Guide says to head south to catch more specks

May 16, 2016 Patrick Bonin

When Capt. Nick Poe contemplates catching Calcasieu Lake speckled trout during the month of May, factoring in the typical prevailing wind this time of year plays a big part in his daily plan of attack. […]