On this episode of DockSide TV, Chas Champagne fishes an area that is notorious for monster speckled trout, the U.S. 11 bridge across Lake Pontchartrain. He even catches and releases a big one just under 6 pounds on camera. Champagne said his favorite bait to use in clean water is the Matrix Shad “Holy Joely.”
Fishing Hotspots
Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout
One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.[…]
Field Reports
Marsh bass in this area have come storming back
Conditions couldn’t be a whole lot better for these fish, and the bass population has absolutely EXPLODED![…]
Field Reports
Fish the flats when the tide is rising!
Rising tides are key to speckled trout success in the spring. They definitely played a significant role on my most recent trip.[…]