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July 6, 2022
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Hopedale

Fishing Hotspots

Hopedale inshore fishing is hoppin’

February 11, 2022 Rusty Tardo

According to Capt. Marc Fradella, the speckled trout and redfish bite in Hopedale has been steady thanks to a plentiful shrimp supply. […]

Inshore Fishing

Meet the Hopedale Hat Lady

June 29, 2021 Will Martin

Sharon Hartzog, known to many as the Hopedale Hat Lady, has become a local personality over the years in Hopedale. […]

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Kayakers can mix it up in Hopedale

June 20, 2021 Chris Holmes

The kayak-fishing habitat in Hopedale is as diverse as the available species. Hopedale is filled with a mix of fresh and saltwater fish. […]

Fishing Hotspots

Hopedale reds are on the move in May

May 3, 2021 Joel Masson

Capt. Charlie Thomason with Bayou Charters catches gobs of redfish on points with fast-moving water this month near Hopedale. […]

Field Reports

Crushing speckled trout at the Rock Dam

November 25, 2020 Devin Denman

The kind of speckled trout bite we found at the Rock Dam in Hopedale required a little more skill and finesse to catch ’em. […]

Fishing Hotspots

Hopedale guide expects inside fishing to be great in November

November 7, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Marc Fradella said inside fishing for redfish and speckled trout should be outstanding because of a continual influx of saltier water. […]

Field Reports

Fishing for trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally

September 24, 2020 Devin Denman

Where can you find speckled trout and redfish after Hurricane Sally? Join Devin Denman to see what the storm surge left inside the marsh. […]

Field Reports

Bowfishing in the Hopedale marsh

August 19, 2020 louisianasportsman

Shawn Nelson and his dad both got to experience bowfishing together for the first time and had a blast catching redfish and gar in Hopedale. […]

Fishing Hotspots

Hopedale lakes full of August specks

August 13, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Frank Roberts, aka “Frankie Fillet” — the fastest fillet knife in the Gulf south — will fish the oyster reefs anywhere on the Hopedale side this month. […]

Field Reports

Hunting for redfish near Hopedale

July 30, 2020 Todd Masson

Capt. Charlie Thomason and Todd Masson were hunting for redfish in the waters near Hopedale last week, and came upon tons of white shrimp. […]

Field Reports

Captain Charlie’s Post Storm Update in Hopedale

June 17, 2020 louisianasportsman

After the recent Tropical Storm Christobal and a late-season cold front, Captain Charlie Thomason is happy to report that fishing is getting back to normal. […]

Fishing Hotspots

MRGO rocks, outer bays will produce numbers in June

June 9, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Huge numbers of smaller, male speckled trout await Shell Beach anglers in June. They should target the MRGO rocks and outer bays. […]

Fishing Hotspots

Park and shop at the MRGO rocks in April

April 9, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Gene Dugas, of Rather Be Fishing Adventures, says April should be a good month for speckled trout and redfish fishing at the MRGO Rocks. […]

Fishing Hotspots

Trout showing up inside at Hopedale, Shell Beach

November 1, 2019 Rusty Tardo

It’s been a tough year for trout chasers, but that’s in the past. Speckled trout are showing up inside at Hopedale and Shell Beach in big numbers. […]

Capt. Charlie Thomason said low water conditions in January typically move redfish further away from the shoreline, so position your boat closer to the bank and cast away from it.
Fishing

Target reds off the bank in Hopedale

January 18, 2019 Joel Masson

Hopedale guide finds most of his redfish away from the shoreline in January. […]

Inshore Fishing

Right depth critical to Hopedale success right now

September 20, 2018 Todd Masson

If you’re one of those guys who sets your cork at a specific depth and doesn’t touch it again for the rest of the trip, you’re probably not going to catch a whole bunch of fish right now out of Hopedale. […]

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