Louisiana Sportsman

September 16, 2026

It’s a grand feeling to cradle a redfish like this on a hot summer day on Big Lake. Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

August 10, 2026 Don Shoopman

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.[…]

A young angler shows off a nice redfish she caught while fishing with Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana. (Photo courtesy of Mike Gallo)

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026 John N. Felsher

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.[…]

Pass through Big Lake structures to a redfish paradise

April 24, 2026 John N. Felsher

Big redfish commonly congregate on the downstream side of the Calcasieu Lake weirs waiting to snatch anything flowing to them.[…]

Bladed jigs for redfish

April 1, 2026 John N. Felsher

Anyone can catch redfish with bladed jigs by simply casting out and reeling it back. The lure itself creates the action.[…]

Bypass Canal redfish

November 21, 2025 Keith Lusher Jr.

For those willing to chase redfish through the winter, there’s a man-made canal just off the Intracoastal Waterway called Bypass Canal.[…]

You never know where the bulls may be on Grand Isle. Travis Puls was fishing in the pass, but close to one of the rock jetties when he hooked this bull. Large schools of bulls travel all around the island and can be found nearly anywhere.

Bull reds on the beach

October 25, 2025 Chris Holmes

Grand Isle is a one-stop shop for bull reds right now and they can be found almost anywhere along the island.[…]

Smoked Redfish Dip

August 17, 2025 Jason Thornton

Smoked fish dip is something that you can find throughout many restaurants that serve seafood all along the coast of Florida.[…]

This region is kid friendly. Prime drum can be caught close to landings like Burns Point and Cypremort Point.

Beating the Cote Blanche Bay drums

July 25, 2025 John Flores

Fishing in East and West Cote Blanche bays for saltwater fish tends to pick up later in the summer than some estuaries along the Gulf Coast.[…]

LWFC meeting presents results of Commercial Menhaden Fishery Bycatch Study

July 11, 2025 Joe Macaluso

At the LWFC meeting, LGL Ecological Research Associates presented the results of a comprehensive commercial Menhaden fishery bycatch study.[…]

While most marsh reds will be smaller slot-sized fish, don’t be surprised when that unexpected bull inhales your offering. Remember, the new regulations prohibit keeping any redfish over 27 inches.

Reliable redfish

July 7, 2025 Chris Holmes

Don’t let the brutal summer heat keep you on the couch. Kayakers can find some grass and seek out the redfish hiding within.[…]

Paul Hamilton of Lafayette lifts a slot redfish he caught in the Lower Mud Lake area while fishing with Coastal Guide Service’s owner and veteran charter boat captain Vince Theriot.

Mermentau River continues to deliver

June 30, 2025 Don Shoopman

An area along the Mermentau River remains a go-to redfish hotspot, whether at high tide or low tide, for Vince Theriot.[…]

Oyster Lake redfish

May 6, 2025 Don Shoopman

Trevor Huval shares tips for fishing for redfish at one of his favorite places, Oyster Lake in Marsh Island.[…]

Melissa Saucier from Texas landed this beauty out of Hopedale Marina. After a 10 minute fight and photo opt, the fish was released to bend another line.

Spring redfish

April 15, 2025 Chris Macaluso

Savvy and seasoned South Louisiana guides and avid anglers know despite the dirty water, often redfish don’t go very far.[…]

This bruiser of a redfish was caught in a shallow duck pond in the lower Pearl River marsh.

Spoon-feeding winter redfish

January 27, 2025 Keith Lusher Jr.

February is John Guillot’s favorite time to target redfish with spoons. He can cover a lot of water using them.[…]

Redfish Lodge of Louisiana pro Michael Frenette after winning the 2024 frogg toggs Elite Solo Tour’s National Championship, Angler of the Year and the Check It Stik big red of the tournament. (Photo courtesy Elite Fishing Series)

The Elite Fishing Series returns to Lake Charles and crowns a Solo Tour champion

October 22, 2024 Christopher Harp

Redfish Lodge of Louisiana pro Michael Frenette won the 2024 frogg toggs Elite Solo Tour’s National Championship and Angler of the Year.[…]

Fishing with experienced friends or a kayak fishing guide is a great way to get a taste of kayak fishing to see if it’s for you. Grant Roberts had a blast and said he will definitely be back for more.

Introducing someone to kayak fishing

October 7, 2024 Chris Holmes

Capt. Eric Muhoberac guided two new kayak anglers, Sterling Scott and Grant Roberts, to the Myrtle Grove area to chase some redfish.[…]