If big bream is what you’re looking for, look no further than the Highway 51 canal system between Ponchatoula and Manchac. According to angler Todd Oalman, crickets are the key to catching big bream for a family fish fry. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best time to go.
Field Reports
Big bayous holding lots of fish
There’s a massive amount of white shrimp moving out of our marshes already, and it’s inspiring daily feeding frenzies in big bayous.[…]
Field Reports
Saltwater fish moving into this river system
In the fall, this river gets low and slow, allowing speckled trout, redfish and flounder to move in and gobble a feast of baitfish and shrimp.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Shrimp and crabs from a roadside bayou
Exploring a few publicly accessible spots to see what we can haul in from the bank, specifically targeting fresh shrimp and blue crabs.[…]