Speckled Trout
How to catch speckled trout on barrier islands
On this segment of Sportsman TV, Capt. Charlie Thomason shows how to target speckled trout on Louisiana’s barrier islands.[…]
Speckled Trout
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New Orleans East High River Trout Guide
Jon Miller predicts how the high river water will affect speckled trout movement this month and best areas to find them in New Orleans East.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Big speck pattern developing
Are big specks making a comeback along the coast? And are the thousands of rock jetties being built to prevent erosion attributing to the increase?[…]
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Kayak anglers towing the line(s)
An often-overlooked but highly successful technique for catching trout from a kayak is trolling. This is the perfect time of the year to do it.[…]
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How to fish Barataria Bay
Trout Master Capt. Carol “Zutie” Auenson catches plenty of big speckled trout all summer long. Here’s how he does it at Grand Isle.[…]
Outdoor Updates
This speckled trout should have NEVER been there!
Charlie Brown of Clinton caught an 8.02-pound trout in a spot he least expected that was less than a mile from Sportsman’s Paradise Marina below Chauvin.[…]
Speckled Trout
Barataria Bay speck report
Speckled trout have moved into Barataria Bay preparing to spawn. Reports of good catches poured in on May 17 from all across the bay.[…]
Columns
Never underestimate topwaters’ potential
Learn the true capability topwater baits possess and how their limitless upside allows you to fish them confidently.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
How to get easy limits at Calcasieu Lake
If you aren’t catching speckled trout under the birds in May at Calcasieu Lake, you’ll want to be on the lower end of the lake system around reefs.[…]
Field Notes
Fun at the beach begins with sightseeing
Beaches are among the most productive of summertime destinations for speckled trout anglers, but they can also be the most intimidating.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
7 tips for May success at the MRGO rocks
In the experience of Capt. Jacques “Jakamo” Laboureur, speckled trout season always starts up at the Rocks at the end of the MRGO.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Are Louisiana’s speckled trout overfished?
The results of the latest Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries study on speckled trout was surprising to some, but not shocking to most coastal fishermen.[…]
Outdoor Updates
7-pound mule trout caught at Grand Isle
Tommy Vidrine caught and released a 7-pound mega-trout on Tuesday, April 23, along the backside of Grand Isle.[…]
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East Timbalier – Hazards and Hotspots
In most places you’ll fish, the desirable fishing hotspots and the underwater hazards you may have to traverse to get to them are two entirely separate things. But in Louisiana’s inshore and nearshore waters, the two are often one and the same.[…]
Features
The many benefits of using artificial shrimp
Whatever your preference, you’ll find artificial shrimp comprise a highly versatile lure family well deserving of prime space in your tackle tray. Here’s a handful of ideas for their use.[…]
Outdoor Updates
LDWF tight-lipped on 2019 speckled trout forecast
Patrick Banks, assistant secretary for fisheries, said trout limits for 2019 “probably” would not be affected while the results were being reevaluated by department biologists.[…]