Field Notes
Carolina rig basics
It’s hard to beat a Carolina rig for catching big summer trout, Grand Isle’s Capt. Jake Scardino said.[…]
Grand Isle
Fishing Hotspots
Go east for Grand Isle trout
This spring was crazy, with fronts pushing through the state well into April. But things should be settling down as summer approaches, and that’s when Grand Isle trout fishing will really get cranked up, according to Good Times Charters’ Capt. Jake Scardino (504-382-5639.)[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand Isle trout in passes, on the beach
The colder-than-usual weather this winter came in a short, concentrated burst of frigid, bone-chilling cold that shocked man and beast and fowl and fish — all of which are unaccustomed to such temperatures.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Frigid winter likely means delayed trout transition
Unlike the last couple of years with relatively mild winters, Mother Nature brought her full force down on South Louisiana this time — and the speckled trout that endured those frigid conditions likely will take a little longer to transition out of the marsh this year.[…]
Inshore Fishing
When temps cool, Highway 1 action heats up
We looked much more like duck hunters than fishermen, but last Thursday morning me and Tommy Vidrine ventured out early to target speckled trout in the ponds and canals adjacent to Highway 1 near Grand Isle. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Highway 1 bridges are trout hotspots on Grand Isle
February is pretty much a mixed bag weather-wise, but whatever the conditions, you can bet Tommy Vidrine always has a plan to catch speckled trout near Grand Isle. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Speckled trout tough to pattern on Grand Isle
In a typical January, Grand Isle speckled trout angler Tommy Vidrine knows roadside hot spots along Highway 1 will usually produce some nice fish.[…]
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Action shifts to bays and marshes north of Grand Isle
Speckled trout have pretty much made the move to interior bays and marshes north of Grand Isle now, so that’s where Capt. Keith “Herk” Bergeron heads to track them down in December.[…]
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Hit the road in Grand Isle
When November rolls around, Tommy Vidrine’s relentless pursuit of speckled trout doesn’t stop around Grand Isle — but if the weather cools off some, he definitely changes tactics.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Agents cite two men for alleged Highway 1 fishing violations
Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ticketed two men fishing along Highway 1 between Fourchon and Grand Isle for alleged fishing violations, according to a news release.[…]
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October is prime time for Grand Isle specks
When a guy who consistently catches trout pretty much year round at Grand Isle starts talking about his absolute favorite month to fish, casual speck anglers should probably take notice.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Striking gold in Golden Meadow
If you enjoy sight fishing for fat redfish, the marshes around Catfish Lake in Golden Meadow should be on your itinerary this fall.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Swollfest pledges $500,000 to Baton Rouge children’s hospital
Fishing in a summer rodeo is lots of fun, even if you don’t necessarily know where proceeds from the event eventually wind up. […]
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Bull red action heats up on Grand Isle
Grand Isle anglers will be seeing red this month — but that’s a good thing if reeling in hard charging, drag-screaming bull reds is what you’re after.[…]
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Bull red action heats up on Grand Isle
Grand Isle anglers will be seeing red this month — but that’s a good thing if reeling in hard charging, drag-screaming bull reds is what you’re after.[…]
Events & Announcements
Grand Isle sperm whale was third found on Louisiana coast in the last year
Biologists with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries haven’t yet determined the cause of death of a young adult female sperm whale found dead Saturday just off the Grand Isle beach.[…]