Speckled Trout Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Barataria Bay speck report

Speckled trout have moved into Barataria Bay preparing to spawn. Reports of good catches poured in on May 17 from all across the bay. […]

Never underestimate topwaters’ potential

Chris Bush

Learn the true capability topwater baits possess and how their limitless upside allows you to fish them confidently. […]

Jeff Poe on a foggy day with a nice speckled trout.

How to get easy limits at Calcasieu Lake

Don Shoopman

If you aren’t catching speckled trout under the birds in May at Calcasieu Lake, you’ll want to be on the lower end of the lake system around reefs. […]

One of the best things about fishing on the beach is the quality of fish you often catch.

Fun at the beach begins with sightseeing

Todd Masson

Beaches are among the most productive of summertime destinations for speckled trout anglers, but they can also be the most intimidating. […]

Once you get to the rocks, fish both towards them and out into the channel.

7 tips for May success at the MRGO rocks

Rusty Tardo

In the experience of Capt. Jacques “Jakamo” Laboureur, speckled trout season always starts up at the Rocks at the end of the MRGO. […]

Are Louisiana’s speckled trout overfished?

Joe Macaluso

The results of the latest Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries study on speckled trout was surprising to some, but not shocking to most coastal fishermen. […]

7-pound mule trout caught at Grand Isle

Ann Taylor

Tommy Vidrine caught and released a 7-pound mega-trout on Tuesday, April 23, along the backside of Grand Isle. […]

The many benefits of using artificial shrimp

David A. Brown

Whatever your preference, you’ll find artificial shrimp comprise a highly versatile lure family well deserving of prime space in your tackle tray. Here’s a handful of ideas for their use. […]

Mike White caught these two mega-trout while fishing Grand Isle last summer.

LDWF tight-lipped on 2019 speckled trout forecast

Patrick Bonin

Patrick Banks, assistant secretary for fisheries, said trout limits for 2019 “probably” would not be affected while the results were being reevaluated by department biologists. […]

Dont overlook bright colors in overcast, clear water conditions. This 27 ½-inch fish fell for a Double Bubble DD.

Three twitch baits that lure uncommitted trout

Chris Bush

Below the surface twitch baits provide the perfect hybrid capability for those finicky spring topwater trout. […]

Bogalusa Representive Malinda Brumfield- White and son Parker catch fish in a deep drop off along Coup Abel Pass.

Deep bayous get hot again

Todd Masson

Although springtime is when most anglers forget all about the inside bayous and target super-charged specks in the open bays, many fish remain in interior waters to feed on baby croakers. […]

Capt. Herk Bergeron often fishes the Timbalier Rigs to catch trout in the spring.

Competition drives action at the rigs

Todd Masson

The engineers who designed all of the well heads, tank batteries and oil rigs that dot the state’s near-shore waters probably never thought once about all the fish that would be drawn to their structures. […]