Fishing Hotspots
Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout
One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.[…]
Speckled Trout
Field Reports
Finding the fish in Shell Beach
According to Marsh Man Masson, fishing is easy and productive this time of year when you get good conditions and fish this area.[…]
Features
Get a limit of springtime specks at Lemo’s Reef
For anglers willing to focus on structure, April offers the best opportunity to catch a limit of big, thick speckled trout at Lemo’s Reef.[…]
Field Reports
Fish these two baits around Lake Catherine
This season has started off like gangbusters, and March Man Masson and his grandson, Liam, got out to take advantage of it.[…]
Columns
Kayakers will find fish active and scattered in March
Spring provides Louisiana anglers with comfortable kayak fishing conditions and great action. Now is the time to get out there.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
As water warms in the spring, fishing action heats up at Vermilion Bay
Troy Nash with South Louisiana Redfishing said the Vermilion Bay system south of New Iberia can produce good fishing all year long.[…]
Features
Fishing with old-school lures and equipment
Capt. Mike Gallo rustled up some old gear, old lures and older equipment like he used back in the day to take a fishing trip to reminisce.[…]
Features
Lake Pontchartrain transition trout
The push from winter to spring will continue from March through April, and the trout will keep adjusting right along with it.[…]
Field Reports
Fishing for speckled trout out of Campo’s Marina
The doors have blown off the speckled trout fishing near this popular, highly productive port. Marsh Man Masson got in on the action.[…]
Field Reports
The specks only wanted to hit one bait
This week, Marsh Man Masson threw everything in the tackle box, but the fish would hit only one particular lure — and they were SMASHING it![…]
Field Reports
Everything biting at the MRGO right now
Recent cold has put a noticeable chill on water temperatures, but it hasn’t done a thing to slow fishing in this legendarily productive area.[…]
Field Reports
Targeting 3+-pound specks!
Marsh Man Masson went on a quest for speckled trout that would pull a scale to at least 3 pounds, and he had a specific reason for doing so.[…]
Features
Winter fishing at Grand Isle
Sportsmen can take their pick of inshore, nearshore or offshore waters around Grand Isle, theoretically all in the same day.[…]
Field Reports
Bass and speckled trout action nonstop in Venice
The Mississippi River has stayed low much longer than usual this year, and right now, it’s absolutely LOADED with all kinds of fish![…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Lots of Lake Pontchartrain specks
This week, Marsh Man Masson and his buddy Justin Bowles found the speckled trout thick and aggressively feeding at this popular honey hole. […]
Columns
Winter kayaking essentials
Winter is in full swing here in the Deep South, but thankfully, kayak anglers can still find a few days where they can have success and fish safely.[…]