Fishing Hotspots
From Leeville to the lunkers
Captain Aaron Pierce will run to the structures and rigs in Terrebonne and Timbalier bays looking for the big trout coming out of the marshes.[…]
Speckled Trout
Features
Trophy-sized trout making a rebound in Southeast Louisiana
Anglers across Southeast Louisiana have seen a dramatic increase in not only the number of speckled trout but also the size of these fish.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Lake Pelto Sulphur Mine is still a top spot
Capt. Tommy Pellegrin, who owns Custom Charters LLC, said his go-to place to fish in April is the Sulphur Mine in Lake Pelto.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Spring trout fishing at Calcasieu Lake
The key factors in the search for spring trout are water temperature, water quality, wind, moving water and locating baitfish.[…]
Columns
Lure Review: Mega Matrix Shad
The Mega Matrix Shad quickly rose to, well, mega go-to status for many saltwater fishermen across the Gulf Coast and elsewhere.[…]
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.[…]
Features
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.[…]
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.[…]
Features
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.[…]
Features
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.[…]
Features
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.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Target trout on reefs below Marsh Island
Keo Khamphilavong starts looking for speckled trout in Vermilion Bay around The Cove, the Hammock and Blue Point in September.[…]
Features
The big trout formula
The factors governing successful fishing for big trout are the right time, the right spot, the right bait and the right presentation.[…]
Features
Don’t sleep on sheepshead minnows
Sheepshead minnows will become more of a speckled trout option for anglers as the north winds will begin to blow water out of the marsh.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Berkley HighJacker 100
This saltwater hard bait is perfect for pursuing speckled trout, and is just as effective on stripers and bass.[…]