Kayak Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

One way for inshore kayak fishermen to up their odds in April is to fish with the other live bait — cocahoe minnows. […]

Mike LaFleur of Baton Rouge went from fishing school to schooling fishermen. At 80 years old, he remains an avid kayak fly fisherman. […]

Kayak anglers are realizing that kayaks are quite suited for catfishing. Catfish can be caught in almost any freshwater river, lake or pond. […]

A big, winter redfish can be a real opportunity — and a challenge — for kayak-bound Louisiana anglers this month. […]

Fall has arrived, and so have the speckled trout. Areas where they were scarce in the summer are now jam-packed. […]

Wendell Dietz built a small house boat in order to maximize his fishing time and extend his kayak fishing range. […]

Louisiana’s barrier islands offer great opportunities for kayak-bound anglers. Make the arrangements for a trip of a lifetime. […]

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

While good kayak fishing can be had year-round in coastal Louisiana, May could be the best month for comfort and variety. […]

Pedal power and trolling motors make trolling a winner for spring kayak fishing. It is fairly easy to learn and can be highly productive. […]

Coastal kayak anglers have a relatively new, green target: largemouth bass, aka green trout can be caught alongside redfish and trout. […]

If you’re cold, they’re cold. Adapt to changing conditions and fish accordingly. Look for deeper water and fish slowly. […]

Phillip Logan explains how sneaking up on redfish in a kayak is a unique opportunity that helps you land a limit of the trophy fighters. […]

The most-underrated saltwater fish in Louisiana has to be the sheepshead. The good news for kayak anglers is that they are hard fighters. […]

Kayak bass anglers from many parts of the country have shut down for the winter, but not Louisiana anglers. Louisiana bass bite in the cold. […]

Artificial lures are all designed to act like something real, but none are ever better than the real thing. […]