Louisiana Sportsman

May 23, 2026

Grand Isle’s grand return

June 23, 2023 John N. Felsher

For anyone wanting a family vacation destination or fishing opportunities on the Louisiana coast, there’s no other place like Grand Isle.[…]

Theophile’s Reef

June 15, 2023 From News Reports

A new inshore artificial reef was installed in Hackberry Bay near Lafitte in honor of legendary Louisiana angler Capt. Theophile Bourgeois.[…]

When fishing is dead, head toward the ultralight

June 12, 2023 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson had a recent revelation regarding the use of an ultralight rod with super light line to catch fish in the marsh.[…]

Perry Watts tricked this nice speck with a curly-tail Gulp and jig head combo. Fishing down Hwy. 1 offers kayak anglers diverse habitat ranging from marsh, rock jetties, road-side canals, bridges, beaches, and more.

The kayak highway

June 12, 2023 Chris Holmes

From Galliano down to Grand Isle, there are endless places to launch the kayak in pursuit of a wide variety of saltwater species.[…]

Cajun Trout Almondine

June 11, 2023 Jason Thornton

This Trout almondine recipe features tender speckled trout fillets that are lightly coated and pan fried to a beautiful golden brown.[…]

Watson’s Hunter Holden favors a Paddle Tail swimbait or artificial crawfish with an underspin at Hopedale in the summer.

Bet on Hopedale

June 8, 2023 Nick Vaccaro

Hunter Holden of Watson, also known as “anglerdan_staterecords,” sees June as the best month for all-around fishing in Hopedale.[…]

The author with a hammer of a redfish that engulfed a white spinnerbait while fishing the marsh recently.

Throw ‘em spinnerbaits on the Sabine River

June 4, 2023 Capt. Adam Jaynes

Anglers have been throwing spinnerbaits in the Sabine River marsh for redfish and bass. That bite should continue throughout June.[…]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’ Cajun Bass Fishing Team members got their share of speckled trout last summer on a trip with Vince Theriot of Coastal Guide Service.

Mermentau River mystique

June 2, 2023 Don Shoopman

In June, Vince Theriot usually returns from his guided fishing trips with a mess of speckled trout fresh from the Mermentau River.[…]

Fish magnets

May 26, 2023 Jon Miller

A healthy commercial oyster bed is a thriving ecosystem supporting many trophic levels of organisms, including fish species.[…]

Sage James Vidos of Thibodaux had the perfect hookset to reel in this big “slot” redfish while fishing in mid-April on the Pointe Aux Chene WMA. He made hundreds of casts with his favorite artificial lure.

Spoon-fed reds

May 26, 2023 Don Shoopman

Thibodaux’s Sage James Vidos likes to spoon feed redfish in the marsh from Dulac to the Pointe Aux Chenes Wildlife Management Area.[…]

Okuma DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels

May 12, 2023 From News Reports

When it comes to fishing for redfish and speckled trout in Louisiana, having the right equipment can make all the difference in your success. DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels are specifically designed for the tough conditions and harsh environment of Louisiana’s fishing grounds.[…]