Louisiana Sportsman

New Orleans East High River Trout Guide

May 28, 2019 Jon Miller

Jon Miller predicts how the high river water will affect speckled trout movement this month and best areas to find them in New Orleans East.[…]

Big speck pattern developing

May 23, 2019 Ann Taylor

Are big specks making a comeback along the coast? And are the thousands of rock jetties being built to prevent erosion attributing to the increase?[…]

Kayaks are great platforms for trolling for trout. Give this underutilized technique a try to load your stringer with specks any time of the year.

Kayak anglers towing the line(s)

May 23, 2019 Chris Holmes

An often-overlooked but highly successful technique for catching trout from a kayak is trolling. This is the perfect time of the year to do it.[…]

How to fish Barataria Bay

May 22, 2019 Jerald Horst

Trout Master Capt. Carol “Zutie” Auenson catches plenty of big speckled trout all summer long. Here’s how he does it at Grand Isle.[…]

This speckled trout should have NEVER been there!

May 21, 2019 Ann Taylor

Charlie Brown of Clinton caught an 8.02-pound trout in a spot he least expected that was less than a mile from Sportsman’s Paradise Marina below Chauvin.[…]

Barataria Bay speck report

May 20, 2019 Ann Taylor

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

May 20, 2019 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

May 15, 2019 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

May 9, 2019 Todd Masson

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

7 tips for May success at the MRGO rocks

May 7, 2019 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?

April 29, 2019 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

April 25, 2019 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

April 22, 2019 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

April 22, 2019 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

April 19, 2019 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

April 18, 2019 Todd Masson

Although springtime is when most anglers forget about the inside bayous and target speckled trout in the open bays, many fish remain.[…]