Fishing Hotspots
Geoghegan trout game plan
Follow this game plan for February at Geoghegan Canal and maximize your chances of speckled trout success on this legendary fishing spot.[…]
Inshore Fishing
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Coastal restoration plans remain up in the air
Gov. Landry blew up the Mid-Barataria Diversion plan, and left billions of dollars hanging in limbo for Louisiana’s coastal restoration.[…]
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Spoon-feeding winter redfish
February is John Guillot’s favorite time to target redfish with spoons. He can cover a lot of water using them.[…]
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The Rock Dam in Hopedale is the ultimate winter fishing spot for kayak anglers
There are those places that seem to be just made for kayak fishing. The Rock Dam in Hopedale is definitely one of them.[…]
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What went right, what went wrong in 2025
Among a handful of 2026 wishes is that our elected officials would adopt a hands-off policy when it comes to our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
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Inline drop-shot rigs for wintertime fishing
Capt. Mike Gallo feels his inline drop-shot rig is especially suited for our wintertime deeper water fishing.[…]
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Why wintertime is Louisiana’s best season for speckled trout fishing
Winter is the season when you have the opportunity to catch larger trout and fish in a location that doesn’t require a long boat ride.[…]
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The transformation of Neptune Pass
Located about 70 river miles south of New Orleans, the areas adjacent to and in the outfall of Neptune Pass teem with fish and wildlife.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Wading for Calcasieu Lake specks
Many speckled trout, including some big ol’ yellowmouths, have been caught at Calcasieu Lake for many years during December.[…]
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Fall fishing is a kayak angler’s delight
Kayak anglers delight in the fact that trout and redfish have ganged up in the marshes and water temperature keeps them close inshore.[…]
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Breaking down how to fish the Great Wall of Chalmette
Stretching over two miles with a 150-foot-wide gate on the ICW, the Great Wall of Chalmette may be south Louisiana’s ultimate fishing hole.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Switch things up for Dularge trout
Dularge guide Capt. Marty Lacoste said playing the specific weather for speckled trout is crucial for success this month.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Biloxi Marsh bonanza
In November, Ty Hillman said he’ll be hunting both redfish and speckled trout in the lakes and ponds of the Biloxi Marsh.[…]
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Bet on Buras for bull reds
Capt. Tori Arnona, who fishes out of Buras, said anglers can head upriver or downriver, anywhere between Empire and Venice this month.[…]
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Paul Brown baits catch big trout
Paul Brown started creating artificial lures in his garage in 1974. His Corky has been responsible for catching many big trout in the South.[…]
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Optimal tides for speckled trout fishing
The tide-driven flow velocity of the water doesn’t have to be high in order to arrange the conditions to make for excellent trout feeding.[…]