Louisiana Sportsman

August 27, 2026

Speckled trout tough to pattern on Grand Isle

January 3, 2018 Patrick Bonin

In a typical January, Grand Isle speckled trout angler Tommy Vidrine knows roadside hot spots along Highway 1 will usually produce some nice fish.[…]

Lake Borgne redfish are sunning in shallow bays

January 3, 2018 Joel Masson

Common sense says deep water and wintertime go together like caramel sauce and ice cream, but Capt. Bubby Lamy finds redfish this time of year piled up in the shallow marshes off Lake Borgne and Proctor’s Point.[…]

Hit ‘old river’ on the run to Mermentau

January 3, 2018 Don Shoopman

The Mermentau River’s “Old River” has been giving up beaucoup redfish this winter — and shows no signs of slowing down in January. […]

Cold-weather fishing at Catfish Lake

January 3, 2018 Joel Masson

Although the fishing can be great when hard cold fronts pass, there’s nothing like the action in-between fronts. It just doesn’t get much better when you’re whacking the fish, and the temperatures are also pleasant. […]

Marsh Man Masson vid: Roadside redfish on every cast

January 3, 2018 Todd Masson

The polar vortex that made North America more resemble Antarctica during New Year celebrations didn’t exactly bypass the Deep South.[…]

Head to Deer Bayou for Dularge specks

January 2, 2018 Don Shoopman

After an extra warm early winter, South Central Louisiana anglers still realize a big chill could drive speckled trout from the lakes and other shallow water areas into their winter holes.[…]

Winter fishing at the Pointe reds and specks on the menu

January 2, 2018 Rusty Tardo

Bobby Lamb, at Atlantic Marine in Waveland, Miss. (228-467-2847) has a camp over in East Pointe a la Hache, where he, his wife Emily and their three children love to spend their weekends fishing away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.[…]

Marsh Man Masson vid: Three essential fishing rigs

January 2, 2018 Todd Masson

These three rigs catch fish all along the Gulf Coast, and tying them couldn’t be easier. In this video, Marsh Man Masson walks you through the steps, so you can soon be fishing like a pro.[…]

Fish later, fish deep in Shell Beach

January 1, 2018 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Tim Ursin Sr., aka Capt. Hook (504-512-2602) over in Shell Beach, said we’ll possibly have a colder winter this year — which will require a switch in tactics.[…]

Seeing red in Venice

January 1, 2018 Joel Masson

There are certain times of the year when the Venice speckled trout fishing is as good as you’ll ever see in Louisiana. But unfortunately for speck diehards, January isn’t one of those months. […]

Delta winter hotspots

January 1, 2018 David A. Brown

Step outside and the chilly winter air stings your nose and ears. What do you do? You grab a jacket, gloves and maybe a neck gaiter. Pretty standard stuff, but fish have no such options. They gotta deal with whatever nature throws their way by being smart and seeking refuge in life-sustaining habitat.[…]