Fishing report Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Bass are biting like it’s fall, sort of

Pro bass angler Greg Hackney was surprised at how many other boats were fishing the marsh and how the bass reacted to his fall fishing tactics. […]

Big bass like this one caught by Alisa Johnson can be found at Caddo Lake right now near the cypress trees in deeper water.

Caddo Lake producing healthy largemouth bite

Kinny Haddox

With football and hunting in full swing, the fishing pressure at Caddo Lake is gone and the lake is producing some good catches of quality, healthy bass. […]

Big flounder have made their way out of the marshes behind Grand Isle and are scattered along Highway 1 and around piers in the Caminada area.

Early flounder bite is spot on

Anthony Taylor

Ulysse “Bootsie” Toups Jr. caught 24 flounder in three days fishing along Highway 1 near Grand Isle. Toups said reports indicate the flounder are all over. […]

Now’s the time to catch big bass chasing shad in the grass beds on D’Arbonne like this one shown by Todd Risinger.

D’Arbonne bass ready to get out and play

Kinny Haddox

According to local fisherman and tournament angler Todd Risinger, Lake D’Arbonne gives anglers several choices of where to target to catch bass. […]

The Pumpkin Patch Matrix Craw goes to work on schools of redfish

Chas Champagne

In this episode of Dockside TV, the crew goes to work into a redfish-infested pond armed with the Pumpkin Patch Matrix Craw. […]

Trout are so thick here, shrimpers are catching them in their nets

Anthony Taylor

According to Capt. Tommy Pellegrin, the speckled trout fishing action is back in full swing this September in the Cocodrie area. […]

Hot crappie, hot action on the Ouachita River

Kinny Haddox

The hot weather has led to some hot crappie fishing on the Ouachita River. Patrick Matthews and Tim Elrod fish the river almost every day this time of year. […]

Brett Preuett landed this whopping 8-pound + lunker on a recent “day off” from his fishing job on Caney.

Time to spoon feed Caney Lake lunkers

Kinny Haddox

Anglers like FLW pro Tyler Stewart and BASS pro Brett Preuett turn their attention to nearby Caney Lake near Jonesboro when they have time to fish for fun. […]

Tossing reds over the gunwale in Lake Borgne

Chas Champagne

Chas Champagne and his wife headed out across a rough Lake Pontchartrain and ended up in a slick calm Lake Borgne to sight fish for redfish. […]

West Delacroix bounty

John Smith

John Smith and his family made a run to Delacroix on Saturday, Aug. 10. They caught 10-15 reds and bass, as well as several perch and a flounder. […]

Lake Pontchartrain is low on saltwater, and low on speckled trout

Anthony Taylor

An abnormally high river has left Lake Pontchartrain low on saltwater and devoid of speckled trout this summer. Anglers are waiting for the fish to return. […]

Biloxi Marsh fishing report

Anthony Taylor

Fringe bays and islands around Biloxi Marsh doing well when weather permits. Anglers must get to the outside early before winds increase. […]

Location only half the battle when bass fishing Lake Cataouatche

Anthony Taylor

Bass fishing in Lake Cataouatche is a mystery to many anglers. Gabe Taylor of Luling, knows it like few others and said it’s truly a game of skill. […]