Louisiana Sportsman

Expect great redfish action this month in Leeville area

December 17, 2020 Dora Lambert

According to Max Plaisance of Plaisance’s Tidewater Charters, this time of year is when it gets easy to fish for redfish around Leeville.[…]

Capt. Bobby Gros said Leeville anglers will have plenty of action on the beaches for specks and white trout.

Leeville beaches fill up with trout in July

July 8, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Fishermen have a full menu of options for Leeville in July, including speckled trout, redfish and big white trout, according to Bobby Gros.[…]

Speckled trout on rocks and islands

June 5, 2020 Jon Miller

Jon Miller’s Leeville fishing trip was blessed with favorable wind conditions, and he and his buddy, Don Balius, hammered on the speckled trout.[…]

Popping corks are a great way for a kayak fishermen to present baits to marsh species.

Leeville offers kayakers plenty of opportunities

April 16, 2020 Dora Lambert

For many fish in the marsh, April is a transition period into their summer patterns. The marshes around Leeville fill with redfish in April.[…]

Dylan Laborde landed this 19-pound red last month near the Leeville Bridge. It had a weird growth on its nose, and was released to swim another day.

Nosy redfish surprises Leeville angler

August 27, 2018 Todd Masson

Curiosity killed the cat, and apparently nosiness can do the same thing to redfish. Just ask Dylan Laborde.[…]

Capt. Bobby Gros said getting an early start is a vital to summertime trout fishing out of Leeville.

3 keys to being Lucky in Leeville

July 2, 2018 Rusty Tardo

Veteran charter guide Bobby Gros, over at Bobby Lynn’s Marina in Leeville (985-637-0118), says the fishing is as hot as the weather this month.[…]

Gator trout in Leeville

March 15, 2018 Chris Holmes

Sean Rastanis is the assistant tournament director for the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, and on Dec. 30, he was doing some scouting in Leeville. […]

Live minnows deadly for Leeville specks

September 6, 2016 Rusty Tardo

Capt. T-Man Cheramie (985-677-6294) said the trout are already on the move, beginning their annual transition off the beaches to the inside, and though September is a dreaded “transition month,” you can still put plenty of nice fish in the box if you know where to ambush them.[…]

Fishing the Leeville area

May 15, 2014 Jerald Horst

Bob Bateman said fishing the Leeville area is no big mystery.

“If you want to catch redfish, talk to the local marina operators,” Bateman said. “They will direct you to the general area that is best at the time. After that, it is trial and error. Try to find moving water and fish points, cuts into the marsh and run-outs from the marsh.[…]

Leeville Tag — Tips for catching more Leeville reds

May 1, 2014 Jerald Horst

“Local Angler Recognized as Top Tagger,” the banner in the Era Leader, Washington Parish’s weekly newpaper, read.[…]

Leeville is perfect fishing location

October 15, 2013 Jerald Horst

Leeville, a wide spot on Louisiana Highway 1 between Golden Meadow and Grand Isle, offers saltwater anglers a lot of action.[…]