Louisiana Sportsman

‘A million speckled trout’ swarm Cocodrie, guide says

October 23, 2017 Andy Crawford

If you can’t catch a limit of trout in Cocodrie this month, you can’t blame the fishery. At least, that’s what one of the veteran guides in the area reported.[…]

Targeting transition trout out of Hopedale

October 17, 2017 Rusty Tardo

“I can’t wait for October,” said Capt. Rory Rorison, of United Charters (504-439-1680). “I look forward to it every year. I finally stop making the long runs out into Breton Sound and I start fishing the in-between areas for both trout and redfish.”[…]

Slaying specks in Lake Mechant

October 12, 2017 Don Shoopman

By the second week of October, a lake near Dularge will be giving up countless numbers of speckled trout.[…]

October is prime time for Grand Isle specks

October 3, 2017 Patrick Bonin

When a guy who consistently catches trout pretty much year round at Grand Isle starts talking about his absolute favorite month to fish, casual speck anglers should probably take notice.[…]

Venice trout bite revolves around river level

October 2, 2017 Joel Masson

Generally, a litany of factors have to align for success out on the water. However, one key condition carries a considerable amount of weight when fishing out of Venice this time of year, according to Capt. Dennis Bardwell.[…]

Don’t stop moving in Dularge

October 2, 2017 Joel Masson

If you’re obsessed with not burning too much boat fuel, October is probably a good month to sit on the couch and watch some football.[…]

Specks popping at ‘The Pointe’

October 2, 2017 Rusty Tardo

According to Capt. Chris Danos (504-606-6223), there’s good reason to get to Pointe a la Hache this month, although he won’t personally be partaking of any of the action. (Due to an unfortunate accident, he required rotator cuff surgery that’ll keep him sidelined until December.)[…]

Check water salinity to track down specks

September 25, 2017 Patrick Bonin

You could call Capt. Mike Gallo an eternal optimist.

When asked about September marking the start of the transition for speckled trout in and around the Biloxi Marsh, The Rigolets and Lake Borgne, the owner of Angling Adventures of Louisiana in Slidell conceded that it was.[…]

Don’t pass up the passes for Delacroix’s transition trout

September 19, 2017 Rusty Tardo

September is considered the beginning of the fall transition, when trout take their initial migratory steps toward the inside marshes where they’ll haunt deeper holes, bayous and canals during the colder months.[…]

Seven deadly speckled trout sins

September 15, 2017 Jerald Horst

According to Capt. Chad Billiot, not catching speckled trout in September is usually due to one or more mistakes people make.[…]

Follow the coast for fire-hot trout fishing, Dularge fishing guide says

September 5, 2017 Andy Crawford

Dularge fishing guide Capt. Marty LaCoste answered the phone laughing.[…]

Grand Isle trout slowly move off beaches this month

August 8, 2017 Patrick Bonin

As summer winds down, so does the spawning season for speckled trout — so the fish begin the very early stages of transitioning back inside to marshes and coastal bays.[…]