All Louisiana Fishing Reports
Fast action and drags screaming on the Beach Friday by Rory Rorison (3/31/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] I could hardly keep up with netting the fish. Finally they could not take anymore. Good thing because I think we could have sunk the boat with those big hungry Heads.
[Shell Beach,LA] I could hardly keep up with netting the fish. Finally they could not take anymore. Good thing because I think we could have sunk the boat with those big hungry Heads.
Fishing Venice, La. by Damon McKnight (3/30/2008)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been tough lately. Not due to fish not biting, but weather problems. The weather this time of the year can go both ways. So far it has been very windy.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been tough lately. Not due to fish not biting, but weather problems. The weather this time of the year can go both ways. So far it has been very windy.
Big Lake heats up by Joe Joslin (3/21/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Water temps rise into 60s and big trout start top hit up top. Also reds are plentiful at The Weirs.
[Big Lake,LA] Water temps rise into 60s and big trout start top hit up top. Also reds are plentiful at The Weirs.
Rivers high but producing by Joe Joslin (3/18/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] A current report on both Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers
[Calcasieu River,LA] A current report on both Calcasieu and Sabine Rivers
Fishing is back on in Lafitte by Kevin Plaisance (3/13/2008)
[Lafitte,LA] After a couple days or rough weather, the bite has picked up where it left off before the front.
[Lafitte,LA] After a couple days or rough weather, the bite has picked up where it left off before the front.
Offshore Venice Louisiana by Damon McKnight (3/10/2008)
[Venice,LA] The weather has been less than fishable most days. March is just one of those months you never really know what the weather will do until that day. The fish are out there, but, the weather has been holding us back a little
[Venice,LA] The weather has been less than fishable most days. March is just one of those months you never really know what the weather will do until that day. The fish are out there, but, the weather has been holding us back a little
Tough Weekend in Lafitte by Kevin Plaisance (3/10/2008)
[Lafitte,LA] 2 Good days and 1 bad day round out this weekend. Cold front pushed through late Friday and the conditions were less than favorable. Is it summer yet?
[Lafitte,LA] 2 Good days and 1 bad day round out this weekend. Cold front pushed through late Friday and the conditions were less than favorable. Is it summer yet?
Trout were HOT again today! by Kevin Plaisance (3/07/2008)
[Lafitte,LA] Easy limits this morning, this weekend will probably be tough with this front passing through.
[Lafitte,LA] Easy limits this morning, this weekend will probably be tough with this front passing through.
Slow Day as Cold Front Stops Trout Fishing Bite by Gene Dugas (3/07/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] A cold front really put the brakes on the trout bite, but luckily the reds and drum were wiling to bite
[Hopedale,LA] A cold front really put the brakes on the trout bite, but luckily the reds and drum were wiling to bite
Big lake giving up a few big trout up top by Joe Joslin (3/07/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Top water patterns are starting to kick in for big trout. Best bie recently has been in afternoon after water has warmed a bit.
[Big Lake,LA] Top water patterns are starting to kick in for big trout. Best bie recently has been in afternoon after water has warmed a bit.
TROUT SLAM IN LAFITTE by Kevin Plaisance (3/06/2008)
[Lafitte,LA] Trout were on fires this morning down in Lafitte. 3 Boats out, with Easy Limits coming early
[Lafitte,LA] Trout were on fires this morning down in Lafitte. 3 Boats out, with Easy Limits coming early
Fun weekend at the Beach - Black Bay Fishing Report by Rory Rorison (3/04/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] With the light wind we hit Black Bay fishing a couple of different rigs catching fish at each stop. It did not take long to finish off limits of big Reds and fill the box up with a bunch of Sheepshead.
[Shell Beach,LA] With the light wind we hit Black Bay fishing a couple of different rigs catching fish at each stop. It did not take long to finish off limits of big Reds and fill the box up with a bunch of Sheepshead.
Venice, Louisiana Offshore-Yellowfin Are BACK!! by Susan Gros (3/03/2008)
[Venice,LA] Capt. Bill Delabar used a few tricks including deploying a FRENZY kite to fool some early season dolphin along with a great catch of yellowfin tuna on Saturday for the Nat Parks crew.
[Venice,LA] Capt. Bill Delabar used a few tricks including deploying a FRENZY kite to fool some early season dolphin along with a great catch of yellowfin tuna on Saturday for the Nat Parks crew.
Third times the Charm by Gene Dugas (3/02/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] After cancelling this group 3 times for bad weather we finally made out.
[Hopedale,LA] After cancelling this group 3 times for bad weather we finally made out.
Rough weather, but good fishing Tuesday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (2/28/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] We kept on drifting and picking away at the Trout and there were some big Trout in the mix. The guys fished hard in rough conditions and put together a great box of fish on a windy day. Total for the day was 52 Trout and 3 Reds.
[Shell Beach,LA] We kept on drifting and picking away at the Trout and there were some big Trout in the mix. The guys fished hard in rough conditions and put together a great box of fish on a windy day. Total for the day was 52 Trout and 3 Reds.
Wahoo and A.J.'s by Damon McKnight (2/28/2008)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been up and down. One day good, one day bad. But never do you go out and not catch anything. We are truly blessed with a great fishery.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been up and down. One day good, one day bad. But never do you go out and not catch anything. We are truly blessed with a great fishery.
Sunady Last Minute trip by Gene Dugas (2/27/2008)
[Hopedale,LA] Offshore trip washed and these guys had ablast with the specks and reds instead.
[Hopedale,LA] Offshore trip washed and these guys had ablast with the specks and reds instead.
BIG LAKE WITH LOTS OF FRESH WATER by Joe Joslin (2/24/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] This reports is a current look at Big Lake following heavy rains/runoff. Fishing has not been super but anglers are still catching a lot of fish...especially reds.
[Big Lake,LA] This reports is a current look at Big Lake following heavy rains/runoff. Fishing has not been super but anglers are still catching a lot of fish...especially reds.
Fresh water slows fishing briefly by Joe Joslin (2/13/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] This reports shares a few spots anglers can go to catch fish with the influx of lots of fresh water. Also talks about Gulp! and it's impact on fishing the past few months.
[Big Lake,LA] This reports shares a few spots anglers can go to catch fish with the influx of lots of fresh water. Also talks about Gulp! and it's impact on fishing the past few months.
Venice Louisiana by Damon McKnight (2/12/2008)
[Venice,LA] This time of the year we are use to catching all the Yellow fin tuna we want, most of them being monster sized. So far, we put a couple of big boys in the boat but not what we are use to. This past weekend you could catch all the blackfin tuna you wanted but the Yellow fin were no where to be found.
[Venice,LA] This time of the year we are use to catching all the Yellow fin tuna we want, most of them being monster sized. So far, we put a couple of big boys in the boat but not what we are use to. This past weekend you could catch all the blackfin tuna you wanted but the Yellow fin were no where to be found.
Get Out of the Boat! by Joe Joslin (2/06/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] A local saltwater expert and Capt. gives local anglers hints as how to catch a boat load of reds or some quality trout.
[Big Lake,LA] A local saltwater expert and Capt. gives local anglers hints as how to catch a boat load of reds or some quality trout.
Bite still on at Big Lake by Joe Joslin (1/31/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Reports from several local anglers and pros about how to catch fish in Louisiana's best know salt water bay.
[Big Lake,LA] Reports from several local anglers and pros about how to catch fish in Louisiana's best know salt water bay.
Lots of fish in January by Joe Joslin (1/24/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Basic how-tos to have a successful day on an easily accessible saltwater bay which has a huge fish population.
[Big Lake,LA] Basic how-tos to have a successful day on an easily accessible saltwater bay which has a huge fish population.
Ice Trout Friday at the Beach by Rory Rorison (1/19/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] Around 11:00 the tide started to rise and the bite kicked in. Each of our drifts was rewarded with some good Trout (14”-16”).
[Shell Beach,LA] Around 11:00 the tide started to rise and the bite kicked in. Each of our drifts was rewarded with some good Trout (14”-16”).
Rolling on The River by Joe Joslin (1/17/2008)
[Calcasieu River,LA] An update to winter fishing on two excellent rivers in southwest Louisiana. Both of these rivers have made a great comebacks following Hurricane Rita which greatly damaged these fisheries Sept 2005.
[Calcasieu River,LA] An update to winter fishing on two excellent rivers in southwest Louisiana. Both of these rivers have made a great comebacks following Hurricane Rita which greatly damaged these fisheries Sept 2005.
SLOW DOWN FOR FAST ACTION by Joe Joslin (1/16/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Gives the basics for catching trrout and reds on one of the best inland bays in the country. Lady expert tells how it is done
[Big Lake,LA] Gives the basics for catching trrout and reds on one of the best inland bays in the country. Lady expert tells how it is done
Late report for last Thursday from the Beach by Rory Rorison (1/15/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] We fished behind Hopedale drifting the flats with Gulps and Bayou Chubs under a cork. The action was not fast, but the Trout were nice.
[Shell Beach,LA] We fished behind Hopedale drifting the flats with Gulps and Bayou Chubs under a cork. The action was not fast, but the Trout were nice.
Lots of fun Sunday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (1/11/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] We started off drifting Hopedale Lagoon with Bayou Chubs and Gulps under a cork. It did not take long for the corks to start going down and Trout to come to the boat.
[Shell Beach,LA] We started off drifting Hopedale Lagoon with Bayou Chubs and Gulps under a cork. It did not take long for the corks to start going down and Trout to come to the boat.
Two fun cold days on the Beach by Rory Rorison (1/08/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] The Trout were nice, but none as big as Friday. We had to work for them. Keep moving and lots of casting. The guys had a great time and put together a good box of 80 Trout and 2 Reds.
[Shell Beach,LA] The Trout were nice, but none as big as Friday. We had to work for them. Keep moving and lots of casting. The guys had a great time and put together a good box of 80 Trout and 2 Reds.
Two fun days at the Beach to end a very good year by Rory Rorison (1/04/2008)
[Shell Beach,LA] Total for day one was 60 Trout and 1 Sheepshead. Sunday morning (day two) started out with a lot better conditions than the day before. It was clear and cold early, but warmed up nice later in the morning and that is when the fish turned on.
[Shell Beach,LA] Total for day one was 60 Trout and 1 Sheepshead. Sunday morning (day two) started out with a lot better conditions than the day before. It was clear and cold early, but warmed up nice later in the morning and that is when the fish turned on.
Big Lake keeps em coming by Joe Joslin (1/04/2008)
[Big Lake,LA] Trout and redfish fishing has been awesome. Local sources give great hints.
[Big Lake,LA] Trout and redfish fishing has been awesome. Local sources give great hints.
Windy Wednesday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (12/28/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] The guys started catching some good Trout. We kept on drifting the area over and over. The conditions were tough, but the guys fished hard and put together a great box of fish while having a good time.
[Shell Beach,LA] The guys started catching some good Trout. We kept on drifting the area over and over. The conditions were tough, but the guys fished hard and put together a great box of fish while having a good time.
Late report for Sunday from the Beach by Rory Rorison (12/26/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] The keeper Trout were very nice and there was one lost Trout that was good 4 pound fish. Jamey hooked up with and landed a big Red that was released after a photo.
[Shell Beach,LA] The keeper Trout were very nice and there was one lost Trout that was good 4 pound fish. Jamey hooked up with and landed a big Red that was released after a photo.
Last post before Christmas by Joe Joslin (12/19/2007)
[Toledo Bend,LA] Highlights of December basic bass patterns by a Toledo guide.
[Toledo Bend,LA] Highlights of December basic bass patterns by a Toledo guide.
A ton of fun and a ton of fish Friday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (12/16/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] There were plenty of Trout in there if you could keep the bait away from the monster Sheepshead. Poles bent and drags screaming the guys had a blast loading the fish box with a lot of fish headed for the Crisco.
[Shell Beach,LA] There were plenty of Trout in there if you could keep the bait away from the monster Sheepshead. Poles bent and drags screaming the guys had a blast loading the fish box with a lot of fish headed for the Crisco.
SPECTACULAR WEEK by Gene Dugas (12/11/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Great fish all this past week with limits coming in almost every day
[Hopedale,LA] Great fish all this past week with limits coming in almost every day
Afternoon fun Wednesday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (12/09/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] The Sheepshead were just as thick and aggressive as the Trout hitting the bait as it hit the water. The guys had a blast and filled the fish box up to the top. It was a fun change of pace for me fishing in the evening and these guys are always fun to be with. Total for the day was 85 Trout and 42 Sheepshead.
[Shell Beach,LA] The Sheepshead were just as thick and aggressive as the Trout hitting the bait as it hit the water. The guys had a blast and filled the fish box up to the top. It was a fun change of pace for me fishing in the evening and these guys are always fun to be with. Total for the day was 85 Trout and 42 Sheepshead.
More limits of fun Sunday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (12/03/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] As the morning went on the sky cleared and the east wind was blowing hard. We left the fish biting with full limits and plenty of time to get back to Capt. Frank's lodge to watch some football while their fish were cleaned. The guys said they had a great time and are looking to go again soon. Total for the day was 125 Trout, 10 Whites, 7 Sheepshead, and 1 Drum.
[Shell Beach,LA] As the morning went on the sky cleared and the east wind was blowing hard. We left the fish biting with full limits and plenty of time to get back to Capt. Frank's lodge to watch some football while their fish were cleaned. The guys said they had a great time and are looking to go again soon. Total for the day was 125 Trout, 10 Whites, 7 Sheepshead, and 1 Drum.
Good day on the Beach today 11/30/07 by Rory Rorison (11/30/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We were over halfway to our limits when we hit our next spot and it was on. Good Trout and fast till our limits were done. Total for the day was 75 Trout, 1 Red, and 6 Sheepshead.
[Shell Beach,LA] We were over halfway to our limits when we hit our next spot and it was on. Good Trout and fast till our limits were done. Total for the day was 75 Trout, 1 Red, and 6 Sheepshead.
Cold start hot finish Friday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (11/24/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] It was non stop until our limits were full. The guys had a great time and did a super job of fishing today with the tough conditions. Total for the day was 175 Trout.
[Shell Beach,LA] It was non stop until our limits were full. The guys had a great time and did a super job of fishing today with the tough conditions. Total for the day was 175 Trout.
Good day Tuesday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (11/22/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We got in a deep bayou where the tide was starting to move a little and fishing with shrimp on a Carolina rig Trout were flying into the boat. We did not have much time to stay out due to early flights so we had to leave the Trout eating up and head to the house with 65 pretty Trout and 3 Heads on ice.
[Shell Beach,LA] We got in a deep bayou where the tide was starting to move a little and fishing with shrimp on a Carolina rig Trout were flying into the boat. We did not have much time to stay out due to early flights so we had to leave the Trout eating up and head to the house with 65 pretty Trout and 3 Heads on ice.
Cool front = Hot fishing! by Gene Dugas (11/19/2007)
[Kenner,LA] A cold front pushed thru yesterday making thingsa little iffy this morning but the tide came up and the fish turned on
[Kenner,LA] A cold front pushed thru yesterday making thingsa little iffy this morning but the tide came up and the fish turned on
HOPEDALE LA REPORT - CAPT GENE DUGAS by Gene Dugas (11/19/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] CHARLES COME EVERY FALL TO HOPEDALE FOR THE GREAT TROUT FISHING
[Hopedale,LA] CHARLES COME EVERY FALL TO HOPEDALE FOR THE GREAT TROUT FISHING
Late report by Gene Dugas (11/19/2007)
[Kenner,LA] late report from eary last week but the trouit are still on, Fall fishing in full swing.
[Kenner,LA] late report from eary last week but the trouit are still on, Fall fishing in full swing.
Lots of fun and lots of fish this weekend on the Beach by Rory Rorison (11/18/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] I had the pleasure of fish with Pat Driver, Cecil Bolton, and Bill Klutz both Saturday and Today. They were part of a large group that spent the weekend at the lodge. Total for day one was 100 Trout, 2 Reds, 1 Drum, 1 Flounder, and 25 Sheepshead. Total for day 2 was 100 Trout, 1 Red, and 42 Sheepshead. What a fun fishy weekend.
[Shell Beach,LA] I had the pleasure of fish with Pat Driver, Cecil Bolton, and Bill Klutz both Saturday and Today. They were part of a large group that spent the weekend at the lodge. Total for day one was 100 Trout, 2 Reds, 1 Drum, 1 Flounder, and 25 Sheepshead. Total for day 2 was 100 Trout, 1 Red, and 42 Sheepshead. What a fun fishy weekend.
The tuna fall pattern has finally begun. by Damon McKnight (11/18/2007)
[Venice,LA] The tuna fall pattern has finally begun. What usually starts in early October is not starting in Mid-November. Better late than never.
[Venice,LA] The tuna fall pattern has finally begun. What usually starts in early October is not starting in Mid-November. Better late than never.
Fast and fun Friday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (11/18/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We headed to the Biloxi Marsh and made one stop and did not move till 8:30 when Trout number 75 hit the ice. Campo's shrimp 3' under a cork did the trick.
[Shell Beach,LA] We headed to the Biloxi Marsh and made one stop and did not move till 8:30 when Trout number 75 hit the ice. Campo's shrimp 3' under a cork did the trick.
Great day on the Beach Wednesday by Rory Rorison (11/17/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] With worn out arms and a long drive ahead of them the guys had enough and to the house we went loaded down with fish. The guys had a blast and can't wait to get back down again. Total catch for the day was 70 Trout, 9 Reds, 7 Drum, and 4 Sheepshead.
[Shell Beach,LA] With worn out arms and a long drive ahead of them the guys had enough and to the house we went loaded down with fish. The guys had a blast and can't wait to get back down again. Total catch for the day was 70 Trout, 9 Reds, 7 Drum, and 4 Sheepshead.
Terrific Tuesday on the Beach by Rory Rorison (11/14/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We made a couple of moves and got on some good action both under the cork and on the bottom. The guys had a great time and filled up the fish box to the top and then some. Total for the day was 100 Trout, 17 Sheepshead, 8 Drum, 3 Reds, and 1 Bass (had about 12 others we released)
[Shell Beach,LA] We made a couple of moves and got on some good action both under the cork and on the bottom. The guys had a great time and filled up the fish box to the top and then some. Total for the day was 100 Trout, 17 Sheepshead, 8 Drum, 3 Reds, and 1 Bass (had about 12 others we released)
Venice Louisiana Tuna, Wahoo and More by Susan Gros (11/13/2007)
[Venice,LA] The Pusin's of Baltimore got to sample some fantastic offshore and inshore fishing in November when they visited New Orleans for a convention.
[Venice,LA] The Pusin's of Baltimore got to sample some fantastic offshore and inshore fishing in November when they visited New Orleans for a convention.