Louisiana Sportsman

Lake Five can be Myrtle Grove hotspot in February

February 5, 2021 Rusty Tardo

Start at Lake Five in Myrtle Grove, Kenner angler says, and figure out where the redfish are, what they want and stick with it.[…]

This is the kind of speckled trout that gets the blood pumping, even for experienced anglers like guide Eric Olsen.

Shell Beach guide has answers to February fishing questions

January 22, 2021 Kinny Haddox

Shell Beach guide said a good fishing clinic, involving redfish and speckled trout, can cure anything that’s ailing you in February.[…]

Capt. Ronnie Daniels with a red caught while fishing the Biloxi Marsh. (pictured by Brian Cope)

Species spotlight: Redfish

January 22, 2021 Brian Cope

Red drum, commonly referred to as redfish, are one of the most popular species of saltwater fish throughout the southeast.[…]

Redfishology

January 19, 2021 Kinny Haddox

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.[…]

January’s bull reds are prime for flies

January 10, 2021 Dora Lambert

Louisiana is a flourishing fly fishing locale for redfish, especially during the winter when the bull reds push into the interior marshes.[…]

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.[…]

Head to inside bays, bayous for reds in Reggio, Delacroix

December 4, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Guide Darren Schaff said December this month is shaping up to be an excellent month for anglers who fish the Reggio and Delacroix waters.[…]

Redfish extravaganza!

November 30, 2020 From News Reports

Tommy Vidrine was joined by his family for a Thanksgiving trip to bust some redfish and speckled trout in Grand Isle.[…]

Capt. Johnny Cormier with a massive bull redfish weighing more than 30 pounds caught recently on Sabine Lake while fishing the birds. (Photo courtesy Johnny Cormier)

Dredge around cormorants on Sabine River for great December fishing

November 30, 2020 Capt. Adam Jaynes

Fishing for redfish should kick off in December on Sabine River. Also, do not be surprised if you come across a striper in the mix.[…]

Catching REDFISH in TOUGH conditions with a kayak

November 19, 2020 From News Reports

Felipe Ferreira with the YouTube channel “Fish on Louisiana” is joined by Stanley Sevin on a fishing trip targeting redfish in Dulac.[…]

Using dead shrimp is a highly effective way to catch redfish. A popping cork with a jighead and plastic tail tipped with a piece of shrimp tricked this multi-spotted redfish.

You want to catch fish? Get some dead shrimp

November 16, 2020 Chris Holmes

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

Big Lake getting back to business in December

November 11, 2020 Don Shoopman

West Cove, Joe’s Cove should produce redfish and speckled trout for fishermen on Lake Calcasieu in December.[…]

This runout delivered!

November 9, 2020 Todd Masson

Jefferson angler Jonathan Ryan and Marsh Man Masson search for redfish on a fishing trip deep into the marshes of Plaquemines Parish.[…]

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.[…]

Gino Herrera showing off a solid trout he landed while make a wade during the fall.

November wade-fishing at Calcasieu

October 31, 2020 Capt. Adam Jaynes

For anglers who target big speckled trout at Calcasieu Lake, aka Big Lake, it is officially wading season this month.[…]

Shark bait

October 22, 2020 Joseph Palmisano

While fishing out of Golden Meadow with his friends Troy Robichaux, Steven Bower, and Mike Doyle on Oct. 19, Todd Grant was attempting to land this redfish when what was most likely a bull shark