All Louisiana Fishing Reports
Redfish Lodge of Louisana Inshore Fishing Report by Mike Frenette (3/16/2009)
[Venice,LA] Great trips this past week!! Highlight of week was having 9 year old Ross with us as he caught over 25 Reds!!
[Venice,LA] Great trips this past week!! Highlight of week was having 9 year old Ross with us as he caught over 25 Reds!!
Bachelor Party in Hopedale by Gene Dugas (3/15/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] great way for the guy's to cellebrate an up coming wedding
[Hopedale,LA] great way for the guy's to cellebrate an up coming wedding
Calcasieu River Shows no sign of damage from Hurricane Ike by Joe Joslin (3/14/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] It is great to see this popular river system producing lots of bass again. Hurricane Rita in 2005 really took its toll on it.
[Calcasieu River,LA] It is great to see this popular river system producing lots of bass again. Hurricane Rita in 2005 really took its toll on it.
Fishing Report for LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA by Gary Bonanno (3/11/2009)
[Venice,LA] The fishing is heating up in Louisiana and Guatemala. The Tuna are on in Louisiana and the Sail Fish are attacking in Guatemala.
[Venice,LA] The fishing is heating up in Louisiana and Guatemala. The Tuna are on in Louisiana and the Sail Fish are attacking in Guatemala.
Having fun! by Gene Dugas (3/11/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Another great day of fishing and beautiful weather
[Hopedale,LA] Another great day of fishing and beautiful weather
Giant Reds by Mike Frenette (3/03/2009)
[Venice,LA] Even though our weather is up and down, the Giant Reds remain aggressive. Shallow water, explosive action, great food, it just does not get any better!!
[Venice,LA] Even though our weather is up and down, the Giant Reds remain aggressive. Shallow water, explosive action, great food, it just does not get any better!!
Venice Tuna Frenzy by Josh Howard (3/03/2009)
[Venice,LA] Fished Saturday with Carrolls crew!! These Texas boys got a taste of Louisiana Tuna Fishing!
[Venice,LA] Fished Saturday with Carrolls crew!! These Texas boys got a taste of Louisiana Tuna Fishing!
Fishing Report for LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA by Gary Bonanno (2/20/2009)
[Venice,LA] The fishing is heating up in LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA
[Venice,LA] The fishing is heating up in LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA
Plenty of tuna/wahoo action by Josh Howard (2/16/2009)
[Venice,LA] Fished Saturday and Sunday and have plenty to show for it!
[Venice,LA] Fished Saturday and Sunday and have plenty to show for it!
Pre Spring fishing on Big Lake by Joe Joslin (2/09/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing continues to be good-to-excellent on Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake)with anglers catchin plenty of fish to eat. Big specs are starting to show up so anglers want to keep the smaller specs and turn the big sows loose to spawn. Redfish are still plentiful. This report features Captain Erik Rue, Owner of Calcasieu Charters. Rue is also a top-rated Redfish Cup tournament angler.
[Big Lake,LA] Fishing continues to be good-to-excellent on Lake Calcasieu(Big Lake)with anglers catchin plenty of fish to eat. Big specs are starting to show up so anglers want to keep the smaller specs and turn the big sows loose to spawn. Redfish are still plentiful. This report features Captain Erik Rue, Owner of Calcasieu Charters. Rue is also a top-rated Redfish Cup tournament angler.
Venice Offshore! Tuna! Wahoo! Amberjack! by Josh Howard (2/09/2009)
[Venice,LA] It was great to see some much action this weekend!
[Venice,LA] It was great to see some much action this weekend!
Huntszicker Outdoors by Gene Dugas (2/07/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] y Huntzicker and crew were out filmming with me today for an upcoming TV show on speckled trout fishing in Soytheast Louisiana
[Hopedale,LA] y Huntzicker and crew were out filmming with me today for an upcoming TV show on speckled trout fishing in Soytheast Louisiana
Redfish thick in Venice by Cade Thomas (2/07/2009)
[Venice,LA] Red fishing is at it's best right now down here in Venice
[Venice,LA] Red fishing is at it's best right now down here in Venice
THE BEST FISHING OF TWO WORLDS LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA by Gary Bonanno (2/05/2009)
[Venice,LA] The BEST OF TWO WORLDS...TUNA IN LOUISIANA & SAIL FISH IN GUATEMALA
[Venice,LA] The BEST OF TWO WORLDS...TUNA IN LOUISIANA & SAIL FISH IN GUATEMALA
Specks and Reds Plentiful by Charlie Thomason (2/04/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] With days getting longer, the fishing in Hopedale is getting hotter! Large trout are now frequently running the shallows insearch of fin fish prey!
[Hopedale,LA] With days getting longer, the fishing in Hopedale is getting hotter! Large trout are now frequently running the shallows insearch of fin fish prey!
Venice Offshore Action by Josh Howard (2/03/2009)
[Venice,LA] Fished Sat for Grouper, Amberjack and Wahoo!! The crew should have enough meat for the winter!
[Venice,LA] Fished Sat for Grouper, Amberjack and Wahoo!! The crew should have enough meat for the winter!
Super Bowl Redfish by Gene Dugas (2/02/2009)
[Hopedale,LA] Super Bowl Sunday redishing in a super low tide with little water but lot's of fun.
[Hopedale,LA] Super Bowl Sunday redishing in a super low tide with little water but lot's of fun.
Big Lake or Lake Calcasieu? by Joe Joslin (2/01/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Most national maps say Lake Calcasieu but most locals say Big Lake. Whatever you call it it still spells one thing...FISH. Even in the "off-season", Big Lake continues to be impressive.
[Big Lake,LA] Most national maps say Lake Calcasieu but most locals say Big Lake. Whatever you call it it still spells one thing...FISH. Even in the "off-season", Big Lake continues to be impressive.
Wahoo and amberjack!! by Josh Howard (1/28/2009)
[Venice,LA] Fished Saturday and Sunday for wahoo and amberjack!
[Venice,LA] Fished Saturday and Sunday for wahoo and amberjack!
Calcasieu levels fall by Joe Joslin (1/22/2009)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Currently, bass fishing is tough on Calcasieu River but with no more rain, the water should clear up and fishing will improve.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Currently, bass fishing is tough on Calcasieu River but with no more rain, the water should clear up and fishing will improve.
Big Trout Time on Big Lake by Joe Joslin (1/22/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Currently, there are numerous anglers wadding the shallows and fishing very slowly for big trout. This report adds light to those methods.
[Big Lake,LA] Currently, there are numerous anglers wadding the shallows and fishing very slowly for big trout. This report adds light to those methods.
Big Lake Never Stops by Joe Joslin (1/15/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] Even in mid-Jan... Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) just keeps on giving up fish.
[Big Lake,LA] Even in mid-Jan... Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) just keeps on giving up fish.
Catching tuna and amberjack in January by Josh Howard (1/13/2009)
[Venice,LA] In January the tuna and wahoo bite turns on in Venice!
[Venice,LA] In January the tuna and wahoo bite turns on in Venice!
Wahoo Fishing Is Incredible In Venice Louisiana by Damon McKnight (1/13/2009)
[Venice,LA] The winter fishing patterns are still proving to be right on schedule. The amount of wahoo in our area has just been incredible. They are eating just about anything you throw out. Amberjack are plentiful as well as we are catching plenty of them as well
[Venice,LA] The winter fishing patterns are still proving to be right on schedule. The amount of wahoo in our area has just been incredible. They are eating just about anything you throw out. Amberjack are plentiful as well as we are catching plenty of them as well
2009 Strike Zone On the MOVE by Gary Bonanno (1/04/2009)
[Venice,LA] 2009 is going to be OUR YEAR. We are now opening up charters in Guatemala. Now you can have the best of both worlds. Fishing Venice from March to Nov for the best Tuna and Blue water fishing in the US and fishing Guatemala for the worlds best Sail Fishing and bill Fishing.
[Venice,LA] 2009 is going to be OUR YEAR. We are now opening up charters in Guatemala. Now you can have the best of both worlds. Fishing Venice from March to Nov for the best Tuna and Blue water fishing in the US and fishing Guatemala for the worlds best Sail Fishing and bill Fishing.
Reds a Million by Joe Joslin (1/03/2009)
[Big Lake,LA] There really is no way to describe the redfish action that occured in 2008 on Big Lake officially known as Lake Calcasieu.....and it continues!!
[Big Lake,LA] There really is no way to describe the redfish action that occured in 2008 on Big Lake officially known as Lake Calcasieu.....and it continues!!
Offshore Venice, La. by Damon McKnight (12/26/2008)
[Venice,LA] The tuna and wahoo fishing is at its best this time of the year. Weather can be a bit unpredictable but along with that comes some incredible offshore fishing.
[Venice,LA] The tuna and wahoo fishing is at its best this time of the year. Weather can be a bit unpredictable but along with that comes some incredible offshore fishing.
Overnight and Day trip for tuna and Amberjack by Josh Howard (12/24/2008)
[Venice,LA] Sandra and Scotty fished with us for three days. An Overnighter for tuna and a day trip for grouper and Amberjack!
[Venice,LA] Sandra and Scotty fished with us for three days. An Overnighter for tuna and a day trip for grouper and Amberjack!
Calcasieu river gives up huge 5 bass stringer by Joe Joslin (12/23/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] Tournament fishing on Calcasieu River is going well as anglers are so thankful the river was spared from the hurricane season. Fishing has been super this fall and continues to be impressive.
[Calcasieu River,LA] Tournament fishing on Calcasieu River is going well as anglers are so thankful the river was spared from the hurricane season. Fishing has been super this fall and continues to be impressive.
Big Lake, As generous as Santa by Joe Joslin (12/23/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake has numerous excellent guides but non more professional and talented that Captain Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun. In this report Stansel shares some of his techniques of catching reds and specs.
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake has numerous excellent guides but non more professional and talented that Captain Kirk Stansel of Hackberry Rod and Gun. In this report Stansel shares some of his techniques of catching reds and specs.
Lots of fish and fun on the Beach by Rory Rorison (12/23/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] November and December were very busy and fishing has been outstanding. The weather was warm and there was little wind. We drifted several lagoons and lakes catching some very nice Trout. The action was not fast, but the quality Trout filled up the box.
[Shell Beach,LA] November and December were very busy and fishing has been outstanding. The weather was warm and there was little wind. We drifted several lagoons and lakes catching some very nice Trout. The action was not fast, but the quality Trout filled up the box.
Big Trout time on Big Lake by Joe Joslin (12/22/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Outstanding fihing is still happening here with bigger fish moving to hard bottom/sandy areas where patient anglers are using slow, suspended techniques to catch some big fish. Red fish are still plentiful many places on the fishery.
[Big Lake,LA] Outstanding fihing is still happening here with bigger fish moving to hard bottom/sandy areas where patient anglers are using slow, suspended techniques to catch some big fish. Red fish are still plentiful many places on the fishery.
Crazy weather....but AWESOME FISHING by Mike Frenette (12/11/2008)
[Venice,LA] Crazy weather from 75 two days ago; SNOW today back to 75 by Saturday (in two days) but the fishing has been off the charts!!!
[Venice,LA] Crazy weather from 75 two days ago; SNOW today back to 75 by Saturday (in two days) but the fishing has been off the charts!!!
Big Lake still faithful by Joe Joslin (12/08/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) continues to reward December anglers with super catches. Wind is the only culprit.
[Big Lake,LA] Big Lake (Lake Calcasieu) continues to reward December anglers with super catches. Wind is the only culprit.
The Coop May Be gettin Hot! by Joe Joslin (12/08/2008)
[Toledo Bend,LA] The world famous Chicken Coop is showing signs that it may be getting ready to explode with deep water winter madness.
[Toledo Bend,LA] The world famous Chicken Coop is showing signs that it may be getting ready to explode with deep water winter madness.
Delacroix Report by Jeff Dauzat (12/07/2008)
[Delacroix,LA] Great weekend fishing out of Delacroix. The trout are stacked up in the deep winter time holes.
[Delacroix,LA] Great weekend fishing out of Delacroix. The trout are stacked up in the deep winter time holes.
Delacroix Report: by Jeff Dauzat (12/05/2008)
[Delacroix,LA] Cold, wind and extremely low water out of Delacroix this AM. The fish did not mind, we cought limits of trout on plastics.
[Delacroix,LA] Cold, wind and extremely low water out of Delacroix this AM. The fish did not mind, we cought limits of trout on plastics.
Fun Fishing! Hopedale Louisiana by Gene Dugas (12/04/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Catch and Relaese day today these guys from Georgia just wanted a tug on the line then put'em back.
[Hopedale,LA] Catch and Relaese day today these guys from Georgia just wanted a tug on the line then put'em back.
Redfish Lodge Of Louisiana Inshore Report by Mike Frenette (12/02/2008)
[Venice,LA] Even though we have experienced extreme high and lows with the recent weather patterns, the FISHING as been OUTSTANDING!!
[Venice,LA] Even though we have experienced extreme high and lows with the recent weather patterns, the FISHING as been OUTSTANDING!!
Rayburn's Tournament Season resumes by Joe Joslin (12/01/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Major tournaments resume this week following a break for Thanksgiving Holidays. Recent rains were needed. 20 pound stringer will be needed to win this weekend.
[Big Lake,LA] Major tournaments resume this week following a break for Thanksgiving Holidays. Recent rains were needed. 20 pound stringer will be needed to win this weekend.
Ice cold Limits by Gene Dugas (11/22/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Super cold tady but the trout wee in the mood.
[Hopedale,LA] Super cold tady but the trout wee in the mood.
Windy and Cold by Gene Dugas (11/22/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] a front pushed thru with high winds and cold temps but we caught the fish anyway.
[Hopedale,LA] a front pushed thru with high winds and cold temps but we caught the fish anyway.
Big Lake still highly productive. by Joe Joslin (11/22/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Basically, if the winds are less than 15 mph, you can catch a boat load of fish....this lake is loaded with fish. Also, at this time of the year..many area outdoorsmen will duck hunt the lake that morning and fish in the afternoon. Tough life!
[Big Lake,LA] Basically, if the winds are less than 15 mph, you can catch a boat load of fish....this lake is loaded with fish. Also, at this time of the year..many area outdoorsmen will duck hunt the lake that morning and fish in the afternoon. Tough life!
Time to catch up a little from the Beach by Rory Rorison (11/18/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] The last couple of weeks have been very busy and the fishing has been great. Lots of fish caught and memories made. Here are a few reports of some of the trips.
[Shell Beach,LA] The last couple of weeks have been very busy and the fishing has been great. Lots of fish caught and memories made. Here are a few reports of some of the trips.
Time to catch up a little by Rory Rorison (11/16/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] Been very busy the past couple of weeks and have not been able to keep up with reports. The fishing has been great with lots of fish and happy customers. Limits or close to them everyday.
[Shell Beach,LA] Been very busy the past couple of weeks and have not been able to keep up with reports. The fishing has been great with lots of fish and happy customers. Limits or close to them everyday.
The Old Country Fishing Team by Gene Dugas (11/14/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Weather was forecasted to be bad but was great and lots of trout biting
[Hopedale,LA] Weather was forecasted to be bad but was great and lots of trout biting
Grouper and Amberjack action! by Josh Howard (11/11/2008)
[Venice,LA] We have been catching nice fish and it will only get better over the next few months! If you cant wait anymore then we have the boat ready for you!! Lets go fishing!
[Venice,LA] We have been catching nice fish and it will only get better over the next few months! If you cant wait anymore then we have the boat ready for you!! Lets go fishing!
Calcasieu spared by Ike by Joe Joslin (10/31/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] The Calcasieu River is alive and well and local anglers are relieved that Hurricane Ike did not produce large fish kills like Hurricane Rita in 2005.
[Calcasieu River,LA] The Calcasieu River is alive and well and local anglers are relieved that Hurricane Ike did not produce large fish kills like Hurricane Rita in 2005.
No Trick or Treat on Big Lake by Joe Joslin (10/31/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] It may sound like old hat but Big Lake just continues to offer outstanding fishing for several species of fish. The redfish and spec trout is as good as anywhere in the country.
[Big Lake,LA] It may sound like old hat but Big Lake just continues to offer outstanding fishing for several species of fish. The redfish and spec trout is as good as anywhere in the country.