Fishing Hotspots
Hot weather fishing in August around Grand Isle
According to Owen Belknap, who runs the Michi offshore charterboat, just about everywhere you turn in Grand Isle in August, the fishing can be excellent.[…]
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Fishing Hotspots
Caminada Pass beginning to fill with bull redfish
Every year, from August to mid-October, big redfish swarm into brackish Cajun waters to spawn, and there are few places better than Caminada Pass.[…]
Field Reports
Chumming trout with live pogies
Tommy Vidrine hits the jetties in Grand Isle on a mission for a CCA Star winning speckled trout using pogies. He caught a mess of nice fish with Jason Boh.[…]
Field Reports
July’s Grand Isle trout action
Tommy Vidrine shows us how speckled trout fishing is going this month in Grand Isle. It’s been a tough July, but things are looking up.[…]
Features
It’s time for kayak anglers to “Ride the Bull”
Ride the Bull, the world’s largest kayak fishing tournament, has been canceled due to COVID-19. The event will return next year in Grand Isle.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is almost here
The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo was first conceived in 1928, and is also one of the biggest annual events on the island.[…]
Field Reports
Surf Fishing on a Windy Day
Capt. Ty Hibbs and his crew hit the surf in Grand Isle and even though the wind was blowing and the waves were kicking, they got on some really nice trout.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand Isle is a must-fish destination in June
Grand Isle is a must-fish south Louisiana hotspot in June. Redfish can be caught in the marshes, and speckled trout can be found near the beaches.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island Refuge to reopen to the public May 15
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will reopen Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge to the public at 8 a.m., Friday, May 15.[…]
Features
Grand Isle means grand speckled trout fishing in May
Capt. Daryl Carpenter and Danny Wray of Calmwater Charters point to ways you can catch your share of the speckled trout hanging around Grand Isle in May.[…]
Field Reports
Huge Trout Caught in Grand Isle
Tommy Vidrine was back at the jetties this weekend in Grand Isle. Vidrine made the switch to free-lining pogey after the trout didn’t bite well on shrimp.[…]
Features
Go ‘surfing’ for speckled trout at Elmer’s Island
The surf-fishing at Elmer’s Island in Grand Isle usually produces some great speckled trout, including some trophies in spring.[…]
Field Reports
Big trout every cast in Grand Isle
On a recent trip out of Grand Isle, Tommy Vidrine got on a phenomenal speckled trout bite with big trout coming in on every cast.[…]
Fishing
Grand Isle beach reopens with restrictions
Grand Isle’s beach was reopened with a few restrictions April 20 after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic since March 23.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Gear up for sharks in Elmer’s Island surf
The surf at Elmer’s Island is a great destination to catch sharks. But surf-fishing for sharks requires some preparation. Here’s what you’ll need.[…]
News Breaker
Elmer’s Island closed to the public effective immediately
LDWF has closed Elmer’s Island due to coronavirus concerns. This closure follows the recommendations of the Grand Isle Mayor and Town Council.[…]