Located south of Houma and close to Montegut, Pointe Aux Chenes (PAC) truly is at the end of the road. And the place is loaded with fish.
“It is time to target redfish in June because the trout will be outside by the islands and the rigs,” said Matt Carr from PAC Guide Service (985)778-7372. “Use live shrimp under a popping cork. I like to cast chatterbaits or gold spoons.”
The trout will be relating to the outer islands. Look for them around Timbalier and Last Island. The trout that you find in the outer lakes will be large. Of course, there are still some trout to be had inside, but they tend to be small.
“Look for reds in the north end of Billiot Bay, the north end of Lake Billiot, in the main channel that runs through Pointe Aux Chenes or in shallow drains of Lake Chenes,” Carr said. “The reds hunt the main channel for shrimp. Use bottom rigs baited with shrimp or cast the drains with gold spoons.”
The shrimp will be migrating to the outer lakes in June. This is evident by the amount of shrimp nets in the water. Target the areas close to the current, specifically around the wing nets and drains. Of course, many anglers have success casting for reds using soft plastics or with live shrimp under a popping cork in the shallow drains. Target the drains during the falling tide because that is when the shrimp will be pushed out of the marsh into the main channel or lakes. Redfish will sit there and wait for bait to float by.
Shore fishing
It’s not a problem if you don’t own a boat, because Pointe Aux Chenes provides the shore bound angler with some fantastic opportunities to catch fish.
Most shore anglers target Island Road. This road is located off lower Highway 665. There is a mile long rip rap shoreline with an outflow in the middle of it. Anglers gravitate to the moving water close to the outflow. They have success using both bottom rigs and popping corks with live bait. Use live minnows for speckled trout, and then crabs, shrimp or live minnows for redfish. Reds, specks, sheephead and flounder are caught here.
Pointe Aux Chenes is also a popular destination for kayak anglers. PAC Kayak Rentals has a mothership service where they have a boat that can take up to four kayaks and their anglers out into the marsh.
“Make sure that you call us to make a reservation because we book up quickly during the most popular fishing months,” said owner Eddie Mullen. “We will take you to spots that are too far to paddle to and too shallow to access by a conventional boat. Then, when you are ready to leave, simply call us and we will come get you.”
This gives kayak anglers an opportunity to reach water they normally wouldn’t be able to on their own.
Live bait, tackle and lodging: PAC Kayak Rentals (225)573-4085.
