All Louisiana Fishing Reports
Weekend report from the Beach by Rory Rorison (6/04/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] One of these days the weather will settle down. When it does the Trout will be out there waiting for you. Till then the Reds in the marsh have been a lot of fun.
[Shell Beach,LA] One of these days the weather will settle down. When it does the Trout will be out there waiting for you. Till then the Reds in the marsh have been a lot of fun.
WINDY WINDY by Gene Dugas (6/02/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] The wind just will not stop. It has been blowing the last 3 month's, But te Rather Be Fishing Team is still catching them.
[Hopedale,LA] The wind just will not stop. It has been blowing the last 3 month's, But te Rather Be Fishing Team is still catching them.
Catchin Up! by Gene Dugas (5/31/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] A run down from the last week or so. I have been so busy i have not had time to sit down and post. But the fishing is great and will only get better with live shrimp available this week
[Hopedale,LA] A run down from the last week or so. I have been so busy i have not had time to sit down and post. But the fishing is great and will only get better with live shrimp available this week
Another windy fish filled day on the Beach by Rory Rorison (5/27/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] The guys ended up putting 21 Reds, 5 Drum, 7 Sheepshead, 10 Trout and 1 Flounder on ice. It was a fun day of fishing with a great group of guys.
[Shell Beach,LA] The guys ended up putting 21 Reds, 5 Drum, 7 Sheepshead, 10 Trout and 1 Flounder on ice. It was a fun day of fishing with a great group of guys.
Fun windy day on the Beach Friday by Rory Rorison (5/26/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] A great time was had by all and the box was full with 30 Reds, 4 Drum, 2 Sheepshead, and 13 Trout.
[Shell Beach,LA] A great time was had by all and the box was full with 30 Reds, 4 Drum, 2 Sheepshead, and 13 Trout.
Late report from Wednesday by Rory Rorison (5/26/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] Working some ponds with dead shrimp under a cork the guys put together a nice box of Reds, Drum, and Trout. It was a fun day of fishing in some not so great conditions.
[Shell Beach,LA] Working some ponds with dead shrimp under a cork the guys put together a nice box of Reds, Drum, and Trout. It was a fun day of fishing in some not so great conditions.
Extra late report from Sunday 5/20 by Rory Rorison (5/26/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] The second fish hooked and landed was a 27” 7.5 pound pig of a Trout by Gary. It was the biggest Trout any of us had seen alive in a boat and will soon be on his wall.
[Shell Beach,LA] The second fish hooked and landed was a 27” 7.5 pound pig of a Trout by Gary. It was the biggest Trout any of us had seen alive in a boat and will soon be on his wall.
FISHIN' TOLEDO by Joe Joslin (5/24/2007)
[Toledo Bend,LA] Summer patterns are becoming the norm and we are catching morre and more bass on main points and ridges. However, we do start shallow on grass points with top water baits and weightless soft plastics. See full report below.
[Toledo Bend,LA] Summer patterns are becoming the norm and we are catching morre and more bass on main points and ridges. However, we do start shallow on grass points with top water baits and weightless soft plastics. See full report below.
IWFA INVADES VENICE by Susan Gros (5/22/2007)
[Venice,LA] The International Women\'s Fishing Assocation had great results fishing the fish-rich waters of Venice,LA. in May.
[Venice,LA] The International Women\'s Fishing Assocation had great results fishing the fish-rich waters of Venice,LA. in May.
Stayed Inside and Caught Plenty Of Fish by Jeff Dauzat (5/19/2007)
[Delacroix,LA] Windy day out of Delacroix. Too rough for outside waters so we stayed in to catch plenty of fish.
[Delacroix,LA] Windy day out of Delacroix. Too rough for outside waters so we stayed in to catch plenty of fish.
Small Craft Advisory Issued by Rory Rorison (5/19/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We made several moves picking up fish at each and the guys managed to put together a nice box of fish in some horrible conditions. Ended up with 13 Reds, 12 Trout, 6 Drum, 3 Flounder, and one heck of a good time.
[Shell Beach,LA] We made several moves picking up fish at each and the guys managed to put together a nice box of fish in some horrible conditions. Ended up with 13 Reds, 12 Trout, 6 Drum, 3 Flounder, and one heck of a good time.
Late report for Tuesday and Wednesday from the Beach by Rory Rorison (5/18/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] With Bayou Chubs under a cork the action was fast and the Trout very nice. The guys had a great time and went back to Houston loaded down with fillets.
[Shell Beach,LA] With Bayou Chubs under a cork the action was fast and the Trout very nice. The guys had a great time and went back to Houston loaded down with fillets.
Back Yard Redfish by Gene Dugas (5/15/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Stayed real close today but worked up a limit of nice redfish
[Hopedale,LA] Stayed real close today but worked up a limit of nice redfish
Fun day at the Beach by Rory Rorison (5/13/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] My crew were good fisherman and a blast to fish with. They made the day a lot of fun and all had a great time putting 90 Trout and 1 Red on ice.
[Shell Beach,LA] My crew were good fisherman and a blast to fish with. They made the day a lot of fun and all had a great time putting 90 Trout and 1 Red on ice.
Delacroix report by Jeff Dauzat (5/10/2007)
[Delacroix,LA] A full box of trout, flounder, redfish and black drum out of Delacroix this AM
[Delacroix,LA] A full box of trout, flounder, redfish and black drum out of Delacroix this AM
Big Trout today! by Gene Dugas (5/10/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Finally got some live croaker and the mule trout loved them.
[Hopedale,LA] Finally got some live croaker and the mule trout loved them.
Hog Heaven by Brandon Carter (5/09/2007)
[Venice,LA] as fine of fishing as it can get. Venice is rated as the #3 fishing location in the WORLD...NO WONDER!!
[Venice,LA] as fine of fishing as it can get. Venice is rated as the #3 fishing location in the WORLD...NO WONDER!!
30 mph redfish by Gene Dugas (5/08/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] The wind blew so hard today it would move you around the boat,needless to say we saw no ther boats out today.
[Hopedale,LA] The wind blew so hard today it would move you around the boat,needless to say we saw no ther boats out today.
Good times and plenty fish at the Beach by Rory Rorison (5/08/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] With 70 Trout, 1 Flounder, and 1 Drum in the box we called it day. Once the fish were cleaned the guys headed home with lots of fillets for a planed big fish fry that evening.
[Shell Beach,LA] With 70 Trout, 1 Flounder, and 1 Drum in the box we called it day. Once the fish were cleaned the guys headed home with lots of fillets for a planed big fish fry that evening.
2 DAY SHELL BEACH, LA. REPORT by Tim Ursin (5/07/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] 2 days of fishing that turned out differently.
[Shell Beach,LA] 2 days of fishing that turned out differently.
BROKEN RECORD by Brandon Carter (5/07/2007)
[Venice,LA] I sound like a broken record, but the fishing has really been that consistent! If it can get any better, I dont how I will handle it. You folks really have to come down and experience this.
[Venice,LA] I sound like a broken record, but the fishing has really been that consistent! If it can get any better, I dont how I will handle it. You folks really have to come down and experience this.
Venice, La. Offshore by Damon McKnight (5/07/2007)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been very good. The red snapper bite is better than I have seen in a long time. The weather and all the fishing variables are starting to come together for what looks likes will make a great season.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been very good. The red snapper bite is better than I have seen in a long time. The weather and all the fishing variables are starting to come together for what looks likes will make a great season.
Two Day Report From the Beach by Rory Rorison (5/06/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] Friday was a little tough with the bad conditions, but all had a good time catching some fish. The next day the weather was great and so was the fishing.
[Shell Beach,LA] Friday was a little tough with the bad conditions, but all had a good time catching some fish. The next day the weather was great and so was the fishing.
Fog Bank Trout and Reds by Gene Dugas (5/06/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] What a difference a day makes Friday was storming rain and 30 mph wind, Toady Beautiful
[Hopedale,LA] What a difference a day makes Friday was storming rain and 30 mph wind, Toady Beautiful
Slow fishing but a great day by Gene Dugas (5/04/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] fish were a little slow you had to work for the bites.
[Hopedale,LA] fish were a little slow you had to work for the bites.
LONG TIME COMING by Gene Dugas (5/04/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Got to fish with a good friend today after along time off due to Katrina
[Hopedale,LA] Got to fish with a good friend today after along time off due to Katrina
Louisiana Fly Fishing-Redfish - Port Sulphur by Susan Gros (5/04/2007)
[Venice,LA] Skinny water fishing for redfish offers heart-stopping, line stipping action. These "cajun bonefish" will give you a run for your money!
[Venice,LA] Skinny water fishing for redfish offers heart-stopping, line stipping action. These "cajun bonefish" will give you a run for your money!
more Non-stop Action by Brandon Carter (5/03/2007)
[Venice,LA] This is almost getting old! We just cant stop catching fish. If your not fishing Venice, well...your just fishing. Come "CATCH"!
[Venice,LA] This is almost getting old! We just cant stop catching fish. If your not fishing Venice, well...your just fishing. Come "CATCH"!
Vicious Redfish Bite Continues by Kevin Plaisance (5/03/2007)
[Lafitte,LA] April Winds, bring May Redfish! Fish are stacked up right now on the banks of the areas bays.
[Lafitte,LA] April Winds, bring May Redfish! Fish are stacked up right now on the banks of the areas bays.
And Yet Another!!! by Brandon Carter (5/02/2007)
[Venice,LA] Another day of catching limits in Venice Louisiana. The Mississippi river delta is the most fertile estuary in the country. Why fish anywhere else!!!
[Venice,LA] Another day of catching limits in Venice Louisiana. The Mississippi river delta is the most fertile estuary in the country. Why fish anywhere else!!!
Black Bay Fishing Blast by Rory Rorison (5/02/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] Numbers were not important for us today and we were not counting, so with the fish still biting and a nice cooler full we called it a day. We ended up with 50 in the box when I cleaned them.
[Shell Beach,LA] Numbers were not important for us today and we were not counting, so with the fish still biting and a nice cooler full we called it a day. We ended up with 50 in the box when I cleaned them.
Non Stop Action by Brandon Carter (5/01/2007)
[Venice,LA] Fishing is as consistent in Venice as possible. Fantastic action everyday.
[Venice,LA] Fishing is as consistent in Venice as possible. Fantastic action everyday.
Trophy Speckled Trout Action by Brandon Carter (4/30/2007)
[Venice,LA] some of the finest fishing of the year down in Venice right now. Fishing in the south Louisiana marsh just doesn't get any better.
[Venice,LA] some of the finest fishing of the year down in Venice right now. Fishing in the south Louisiana marsh just doesn't get any better.
Venice, La. tunas and snappers by Damon McKnight (4/30/2007)
[Venice,LA] The past few days were very calm and perfect for offshore fishing. But, as most people know, fishing tuna in calm water can prove difficult sometimes. The snapper limits are getting filled easily although it goes to two per man in one day.
[Venice,LA] The past few days were very calm and perfect for offshore fishing. But, as most people know, fishing tuna in calm water can prove difficult sometimes. The snapper limits are getting filled easily although it goes to two per man in one day.
Day two for Tom, Patrick, and Lee by Rory Rorison (4/28/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We ended up with 24 Trout, 2 Reds, and another fun day with a great group of guys.
[Shell Beach,LA] We ended up with 24 Trout, 2 Reds, and another fun day with a great group of guys.
Finally some Trout by Rory Rorison (4/28/2007)
[Shell Beach,LA] We made 3 stops at different well heads and found Trout at each. Fishing with Bayou Chubs under a cork the guys put 60 nice Trout on ice.
[Shell Beach,LA] We made 3 stops at different well heads and found Trout at each. Fishing with Bayou Chubs under a cork the guys put 60 nice Trout on ice.
Bigger Fish Today by Brandon Carter (4/27/2007)
[Venice,LA] Why would you want to fish anywhere else! Venice, Louisiana is home to the finest fishing in the country!
[Venice,LA] Why would you want to fish anywhere else! Venice, Louisiana is home to the finest fishing in the country!
Barrel busting action down in South Louisiana by Brandon Carter (4/26/2007)
[Venice,LA] I really don't know if fishing can be any better than what is has been down here at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
[Venice,LA] I really don't know if fishing can be any better than what is has been down here at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Fishing Venice, LA. - A Bit of Science by Susan Gros (4/26/2007)
[Venice,LA] Helpin the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas collect fish to restock their Gulf of Mexico exhibit after Hurricane Katrina devasted nearly 4,000 fish and animals.
[Venice,LA] Helpin the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas collect fish to restock their Gulf of Mexico exhibit after Hurricane Katrina devasted nearly 4,000 fish and animals.
Venice Louisiana tuna,snapper, wahoo and mahi by Scott Avanzino (4/26/2007)
[Venice,LA] Mixed bag catch between 3 boats fishing yesterday..out of Venice, Louisiana
[Venice,LA] Mixed bag catch between 3 boats fishing yesterday..out of Venice, Louisiana
Fantastic fishing in Venice by Brandon Carter (4/25/2007)
[Venice,LA] While other areas are complaining about muddy water and windy conditions, fishing in Venice continues to be OUTSTANDING.
[Venice,LA] While other areas are complaining about muddy water and windy conditions, fishing in Venice continues to be OUTSTANDING.
Windy Reds by Gene Dugas (4/25/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] Took the men that I grew up hunting and fishing with today from my old neighborhood in New orleans.
[Hopedale,LA] Took the men that I grew up hunting and fishing with today from my old neighborhood in New orleans.
Fishing Show by David Mills (4/24/2007)
[Venice,LA] Great day in Venice today, we caught a bunch fish filming a show with Keith Warren.
[Venice,LA] Great day in Venice today, we caught a bunch fish filming a show with Keith Warren.
Venice Tuna Fishing by Susan Gros (4/24/2007)
[Venice,LA] April can be "iffy" for tuna fishing, but Capt. Bill Delabar found them stacked up and hungry on Sunday.
[Venice,LA] April can be "iffy" for tuna fishing, but Capt. Bill Delabar found them stacked up and hungry on Sunday.
Louisiana Fishing - Venice Style! by Susan Gros (4/23/2007)
[Venice,LA] Opening day of red snapper season yeilded not only limits of snapper but yellowfin tuna too!
[Venice,LA] Opening day of red snapper season yeilded not only limits of snapper but yellowfin tuna too!
Offshore Venice, Louisiana mixed bag by Scott Avanzino (4/23/2007)
[Venice,LA] Grease wrenches, wahoo, marlin tuna and snapper
[Venice,LA] Grease wrenches, wahoo, marlin tuna and snapper
Venice, La. offshore by Damon McKnight (4/23/2007)
[Venice,LA] The tuna bite remains excellent in the canyon. Opening day of snapper season was no disappointment. This is ironic seeing that the limit is about to go down to two a person. Opening day couldn't have been a bigger nightmare for NMFS.
[Venice,LA] The tuna bite remains excellent in the canyon. Opening day of snapper season was no disappointment. This is ironic seeing that the limit is about to go down to two a person. Opening day couldn't have been a bigger nightmare for NMFS.
Delacroix Report by Jeff Dauzat (4/22/2007)
[Delacroix,LA] Tough fishing in the Delacroix marsh. High winds and raging tides made dirty water conditions throughout the system.
[Delacroix,LA] Tough fishing in the Delacroix marsh. High winds and raging tides made dirty water conditions throughout the system.
Drag Stripping Redfish Action by Brandon Carter (4/22/2007)
[Venice,LA] Ours drags were put to the test today as bull red after bull red came out of the south Louisiana marsh.
[Venice,LA] Ours drags were put to the test today as bull red after bull red came out of the south Louisiana marsh.
WINDY AGAIN! by Gene Dugas (4/22/2007)
[Hopedale,LA] The wind kept us from getting to the trout ion the open water, but the shallow protected ponds were full of reds eager to take our baits.
[Hopedale,LA] The wind kept us from getting to the trout ion the open water, but the shallow protected ponds were full of reds eager to take our baits.