Features
Grand Isle means grand speckled trout fishing in May
Capt. Daryl Carpenter and Danny Wray of Calmwater Charters point to ways you can catch your share of the speckled trout hanging around Grand Isle in May.[…]
Grand Isle
Field Reports
Huge Trout Caught in Grand Isle
Tommy Vidrine was back at the jetties this weekend in Grand Isle. Vidrine made the switch to free-lining pogey after the trout didn’t bite well on shrimp.[…]
Features
Go ‘surfing’ for speckled trout at Elmer’s Island
The surf-fishing at Elmer’s Island in Grand Isle usually produces some great speckled trout, including some trophies in spring.[…]
Field Reports
Big trout every cast in Grand Isle
On a recent trip out of Grand Isle, Tommy Vidrine got on a phenomenal speckled trout bite with big trout coming in on every cast.[…]
Fishing
Grand Isle beach reopens with restrictions
Grand Isle’s beach was reopened with a few restrictions April 20 after being closed because of the coronavirus pandemic since March 23.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Gear up for sharks in Elmer’s Island surf
The surf at Elmer’s Island is a great destination to catch sharks. But surf-fishing for sharks requires some preparation. Here’s what you’ll need.[…]
News Breaker
Elmer’s Island closed to the public effective immediately
LDWF has closed Elmer’s Island due to coronavirus concerns. This closure follows the recommendations of the Grand Isle Mayor and Town Council.[…]
Speckled Trout
Big sow trout in Grand Isle
Tommy Vidrine shows how the spawn in beginning in Grand Isle. He caught a huge sow trout and some beautiful redfish on March 23.[…]
Newsletters
Good signs for Grand Isle trout anglers
Tommy Vidrine caught some great speckled trout in Grand Isle at the Caminada jetties on March 17. It’s starting to look like the spring time.[…]
Speckled Trout
Grand Isle trout action heats up
Has spring arrived early? Tommy Vidrine couldn’t believe the type of big speckled trout action he saw yesterday, Feb. 18, in Grand Isle.[…]
News Breaker
Elmer’s Island access road to close Feb. 18
The access road to Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge will close to the public Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 for construction activities.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand Isle: Go deep off the beaches
Keith Bergeron, aka Captain Herk, is convinced that big speckled trout hang out year-round along the beaches of Grand Isle and Fourchon, including January and February.[…]
Newsletters
Tommy Vidrine catches his biggest ever trout
Fish was almost too big for his net Tommy Vidrine is well-known for catching lots of speckled trout, including big ones, and he caught his biggest one ever at the end of November fishing in[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Target bull reds in December surf
This time of year, post-spawn redfish are leaving the deep pockets of Caminada Pass and feeding up and down the beach at Elmer’s Island.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Kayak fishing for reds and specks around Elmer’s Island
Venturing into the extensive saltwater marsh of Elmer’s Island can land a determined kayaker a limit of redfish, speckled trout and a flounder or two.[…]
News Breaker
Volunteers needed for Elmer’s Island beach cleanup
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for volunteers for their upcoming beach cleanup at Elmer’s Island on September 21.[…]