Tommy Vidrine gives his report on the status of fishing in Grand Isle. He got on a good bite in Barataria Bay and pulled in plenty of speckled trout in the 12 to 14-inch range. His go-to bait at the moment is the Salt-N-Peppa hyper minnow from Overcast Lure. Co.
Fishing Hotspots
Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake
Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.[…]
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Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak
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The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year
Brandi Sauce caught a 32.50-pound bull redfish which won her first place in the 2026 Ride the Bull kayak tournament held in Grand Isle.[…]