Spring Trout Xtra

Moderate water temperatures make May a nearly perfect month to catch speckled trout in any coastal body of water.

For Capt. Justin Bowles, May is one of his favorite months of the year. Louisiana fishermen can’t wait for speckled trout to move in May.
May is an oasis for trout fishermen

For Capt. Justin Bowles, May is one of his favorite months of the year. Louisiana fishermen can’t wait for speckled trout to move in May.[…]

In the experience of Capt. Jacques
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.[…]

May is a great month to throw topwater lures for speckled trout all along the coast, and it’s especially true in Big Lake.

Topwater troubles?

May is a great month to throw topwater lures for speckled trout all along the coast, and it’s especially true in Big Lake.[…]

Read more
Larry Frey doesn’t particularly like bird-fishing, but he will occasionally chase after them in May, when the birds are diving in full-force.

Top tips for bird fishing success

Larry Frey doesn’t particularly like bird-fishing, but he will occasionally chase after them in May, when the birds are diving in full-force.[…]

Read more
According to Larry Frey, taking a page from your wintertime playbook can pay big dividends for speckled trout fishermen in May.

Deep thoughts for springtime Delacroix specks

According to Larry Frey, taking a page from your wintertime playbook can pay big dividends for speckled trout fishermen in May.[…]

Read more
Speckled trout should be practically begging to get into your ice chests this month — if you know where to focus your efforts.

Louisiana’s Top 10 May trout hotspots

Speckled trout should be practically begging to get into your ice chests this month — if you know where to focus your efforts.[…]

Read more
Capt. Craig Matherne and Capt. Charlie Thomason have been using the Carolina rig as an effective way to catch a quick limit of speckled trout.

May speckled trout techniques: The Carolina rig

Capt. Craig Matherne and Capt. Charlie Thomason have been using the Carolina rig as an effective way to catch a quick limit of speckled trout.[…]

Read more
Capt. Eric Dumas understands that using the right cork at the right time helps him catch more speckled trout.

May speckled trout techniques: The sliding cork

Capt. Eric Dumas understands that using the right cork at the right time helps him catch more speckled trout.[…]

Read more
Capt. John Falterman sees the drop-shot rig as a power-fishing technique that puts more speckled trout in his boat than anything else.

May speckled trout techniques: The drop-shot rig

Capt. John Falterman sees the drop-shot rig as a power-fishing technique that puts more speckled trout in his boat than anything else.[…]

Read more
Captain Marty LaCoste with Absolute Fishing Charters insists fishing a double rig keeps him consistently catching limits of speckled trout.

May speckled trout techniques: The double rig

Captain Marty LaCoste with Absolute Fishing Charters insists fishing a double rig keeps him consistently catching limits of speckled trout.[…]

Read more