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June 18, 2026

Delacroix redfish bite heats up

February 8, 2019 louisianasportsman

Capt. Randall Shaw of Louisiana Fishing Charters caught plenty of redfish during the warm week of Feb. 7. […]

Catching fish despite a cold and windy day in Delacroix

February 8, 2019 Gina Rivere

Johnny Schmidt, an avid fisherman from Covington, scored big with redfish in a bay south of Oak River in the Delacroix marsh.[…]

Schools of big specks are feeding in Fourchon/Grand Isle coastal waters. Is this something new? Sportsman Field Reporter Tommy Vidrine has caught many 4 and 5 pound fish.

Sea Fog and Speckled trout move into Fourchon barges 2-3-19

February 5, 2019 Ann Taylor

After a 3-day absence, Sportsman field reporter Tommy Vidrine finds speckled trout have moved back to the Fourchon Barges in large numbers.[…]

Three common conditions that cause trout to move. Here’s how to find them

February 3, 2019 Ann Taylor

As water and weather conditions change, the key to a good fishing trip might be just a few feet. […]

This black drum fell for a Z-Man Trout Trick.

Species spotlight: black drum

January 29, 2019 Brian Cope

Black drum are plentiful and can be found in a variety of habitats. They eat a wide range of foods, and provide lots of enjoyment to anglers across the southeastern states.[…]

Be aggressive when targeting Lake Pontchartrain reds under birds

January 27, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Be aggressive when you see birds diving in Lake Pontchartrain if you’re targeting reds — time is of the essence to hook up, according to Matrix Shad’s Chas Champagne. […]

How to catch specks and reds when temps plunge

January 24, 2019 louisianasportsman

Wintertime fishing conditions in the marshes of Southeast Louisiana can change dramatically as cold fronts move in and out. […]

The calendar might say it's late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it's April or May.

Big time trout bite on the outside out of Cocodrie

January 24, 2019 Patrick Bonin

The calendar might say late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it’s April or May right now. […]

Specks have been somewhat hit or miss, but redfish action so far this winter has been fantastic out of Dularge.

Seeking redfish in Dularge

January 20, 2019 Don Shoopman

Marshes north of two popular lakes in the Dularge area have been giving up redfish consistently for several months, and that shouldn’t stop in January.[…]

Check out the latest Marsh Man Masson vid for a great fried speckled trout recipe.

Speckled trout CATCH-n-COOK for feast with friends

January 19, 2019 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson targets speckled trout to cook for a gathering of Saints fans during their playoff march. […]

Scott Baker of Arkansas shows off a nice red caught with Smokin’ Reels Charters out of Lydia.

Reds plentiful out of Vermilion Bay

January 19, 2019 Don Shoopman

Slot reds and bull reds by the box-full can be caught in January in a couple areas around Vermilion Bay.[…]

When the temperature and the water levels drop, look for reds packed into tight schools in deeper cuts and dead end canals. Position yourself in the middle, and slowly work your bait up the ledges to find where they are holding.

Winter have you down?

January 18, 2019 Chris Holmes

For kayak fishermen, January and February are generally dreaded months, but pick the right days and you can enjoy a great cold-weather kayak trip.[…]

Capt. Charlie Thomason said low water conditions in January typically move redfish further away from the shoreline, so position your boat closer to the bank and cast away from it.

Target reds off the bank in Hopedale

January 18, 2019 Joel Masson

Hopedale guide finds most of his redfish away from the shoreline in January.[…]

Googans abound during the hot wintertime trout bite.

Googans abound: This guy nearly ran us over!

January 17, 2019 Todd Masson

Trout fishing can be fun, exciting and exhilerating during the wintertime bite. Unfortunately, sometimes, it can get a little dangerous, too, as this Marsh Man Masson video shows.[…]

The calendar may say it's wintertime, but Tommy Vidrine is catching speckled trout in his usual spring and summertime fishing holes on Grand Isle.

Spring break specks?

January 15, 2019 Ann Taylor

The calendar may say it’s the dead of winter, but Tommy Vidrine is catching big speckled trout right now near Grand Isle in some of his favorite spring and summer fishing holes. […]

Make Chalmette your New year’s speck resolution

January 12, 2019 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Mike Gallo offered a couple extra free tips to help you catch more fish on these colder days of winter.[…]