Fishing Hotspots
When trout come to Tete Butte, they are coming to eat!
When Keo Khamphilavong of New Iberia targets speckled trout in July, he almost always checks on Tete Butte.[…]
Speckled Trout
Fishing Hotspots
A run to the Chandeleur Islands pays with big trout
As the temperatures start heating up, so does the speckled trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands. Cayce Causey knows this well.[…]
Fishing Reports
First trout for JP Renard
JP Renard with his first speckled trout caught out of Vermilion Bay in May 2023.[…]
Field Reports
Port Fourchon trout amongst the sharks
With some perseverance, Port Fourchon anglers can find speckled trout and catch them despite the sharks, as you will see on this episode.[…]
Columns
When fishing is dead, head toward the ultralight
Marsh Man Masson had a recent revelation regarding the use of an ultralight rod with super light line to catch fish in the marsh.[…]
Columns
The kayak highway
From Galliano down to Grand Isle, there are endless places to launch the kayak in pursuit of a wide variety of saltwater species.[…]
Columns
Cajun Trout Almondine
This Trout almondine recipe features tender speckled trout fillets that are lightly coated and pan fried to a beautiful golden brown.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Bet on Hopedale
Hunter Holden of Watson, also known as “anglerdan_staterecords,” sees June as the best month for all-around fishing in Hopedale.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Mermentau River mystique
In June, Vince Theriot usually returns from his guided fishing trips with a mess of speckled trout fresh from the Mermentau River.[…]
Features
Fish magnets
A healthy commercial oyster bed is a thriving ecosystem supporting many trophic levels of organisms, including fish species.[…]
Field Reports
Nonstop specks with this technique!
There are still some really nice fish in inside marshes, and that’s precisely where Marsh Man Masson and Chris Macaluso caught them.[…]
Bass Fishing
Kayak anglers have great fishing opportunities in May
May offers great fishing for Louisiana kayak anglers, whether you choose to pursue fresh or saltwater species.[…]
Field Reports
This technique is red hot right now!
Speckled trout are entrenched in a pattern that will last a few more weeks — and the fish are surprisingly big![…]
Field Reports
Evening bite in the MRGO saves the day
The scenery, bull drum, and the occasional speckled trout kept these MRGO anglers going until the trout fired off just before dark.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Slicks help anglers catch Sabine trout
With large numbers of baitfish that trout and redfish alike are gorging on this time of year, slicks are a productive means of locating fish.[…]
Features
Gulf Coast fishing vacation
We take a look at the entire coast from east to west to see what makes Louisiana’s coastal saltwater fishing the best![…]