Features
Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination
What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.[…]
Speckled Trout
Field Reports
Do bait modifications work?
Capt. Charlie Thomason experiments with replacing traditional treble hooks on topwater lures with inline single hooks.[…]
Features
Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities
Whether fishing the shallow marsh ponds, bays or nearshore waters under petroleum platforms, Venice provides incredible action.[…]
Columns
A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp
Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Make Delacroix your June trout destination
Capt. Chris Danos charters out of Beshel’s Marina in Pointe a la Hache and on many spring days runs towards Delacroix for trout.[…]
Newsletters
Ten-year-old catches trophy trout in Hopedale
Parker Wozniak was fishing in Hopedale with his father, AJ Wozniak, when he got a 7.2-pound speckled trout.[…]
Field Reports
It’s on at Shell Beach!
This week, Marsh Man Masson and his fishing buddy Jonathan Ryan set out into new water along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Features
Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout
Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.[…]
Features
Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon
In the fertile waters around Port Fourchon, practically any fish might hit a bait at any moment. Stay flexible and be prepared.[…]
Columns
Topwater fishing for spring trout
Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.[…]
Field Reports
Speckled trout + more are deep here!
Every year in the spring, speckled trout move into deep bends of bayous to feast on baby croakers, providing the perfect base for this dish![…]
Field Reports
Shell Beach specks are smashing hard plastics right now
This fantastic run is entering its peak right now, with some really nice speckled trout still in inside waters. Get them before they’re gone![…]
Features
Follow the shrimp for spring specks
It’s May in Louisiana, and the brown shrimp are beginning their move out of the marsh, setting the stage for some amazing trout fishing.[…]
Features
Fishing reefs to rigs at Cocodrie
The early summer months are prime time for good to excellent speckled trout fishing out of Cocodrie. It needs to be put on your bucket list.[…]
Field Reports
What to look for when trying to locate speckled trout
Want a big head start in locating speckled trout? You’ve come to the right place. Check out this video from Marsh Man Masson.[…]
Field Reports
Fish the flats when the tide is rising!
Rising tides are key to speckled trout success in the spring. They definitely played a significant role on my most recent trip.[…]