Louisiana Sportsman

Kayak fishing for reds in PAC

August 6, 2020 louisianasportsman

Stanley Sevin with the YouTube channel Stanley Sev7n takes out the kayak for some redfish fishing in PAC with a giveaway at the end.[…]

The First Annual KYSEK Kayak Series Fishing Tournament

August 3, 2020 From News Reports

Registration is now open for the first annual KYSEK Kayak Series Fishing Tournament, Oct. 3, 2020 at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club in Mandeville.[…]

Panfish, kayaks go well together in Louisiana waters

July 30, 2020 Chris Holmes

Chasing panfish is best in the early morning or late afternoon, which is great for kayak fishing on hot, summer days in Louisiana.[…]

It is hard to beat fishing a frog in areas where the grass seems impenetrable. Easy to cast and work, frogs are retrieved across the top of the grass, in open pockets in between and along the edges. Bass are suckers for a good frog presentation, but others species such as reds and trout can also be caught in some areas.

Kayaks are perfect vessels for fishing heavy summer vegetation

July 9, 2020 Chris Holmes

When the grass is thick, it is hard to beat throwing a weedless frog lure or similar weedless baitfish imitation from a kayak for a bass or redfish.[…]

Venice Kayak Fishing for Reds

June 8, 2020 louisianasportsman

Two collegiate bass anglers went on an epic two month fishing trip to catch 20 species and win the 2018 FLW college national championship on the Red River.[…]

Although live shrimp are hard to beat for summer trout, artificial lures are also highly effective. Steve Neece found these nice trout tight-lining a jighead/plastic tail while working his way along a rock jetty.

Summer speckled trout are a kayaker’s joy

June 2, 2020 Chris Holmes

Speckled trout are great targets for Louisiana kayak fishermen when summer arrives. There is no better time than now to chase trout in the kayak.[…]

James Kellum assists his son Kaleb empty the final trap of their kayak crawfishing adventure. With the overnight set of a few traps and use of a few nets, they made a nice haul for a family crawfish boil.

Mudbugs, kayaks and kids

May 19, 2020 Chris Holmes

Activities like crawfishing from a kayak can be relatively inexpensive and productive. James and Kaleb Kellum go on crawfishing adventure in their kayaks.[…]

“It’s a big one, it’s a big one.” Many bass anglers have made that cry only to disappointedly find out the beast bass they thought they hooked is a lowly choupique. Hard fighters, these ancient creatures are good for sport, but their table fare is marginal. They make for a fun fight in a kayak.

Louisiana waters are full of options for kayakers

April 16, 2020 Chris Holmes

Increase your kayak fishing skills by trying your hand at catching some of the less popular fish species Louisiana has to offer.[…]

Popping corks are a great way for a kayak fishermen to present baits to marsh species.

Leeville offers kayakers plenty of opportunities

April 16, 2020 Dora Lambert

For many fish in the marsh, April is a transition period into their summer patterns. The marshes around Leeville fill with redfish in April.[…]

With a 10-fish creel limit and no size restrictions in most state waters, bass are popular in Louisiana as both a gamefish and for taking a few home for dinner. However, some areas have lower creel limits as well as minimum/maximum lengths and/or protected slot limits. Check LDWF regulations for specific area regulations.

Chase bass in plastic boats

March 20, 2020 Chris Holmes

With bass available in almost all areas of Louisiana except the extreme coastal regions, kayak anglers are finding unlimited areas to fish.[…]

Chris Weaver’s kayak looks like a nerf missile launcher as he comes in from a successful winter day of fishing blue cats in Lake Pontchartrain. Weaver finds it easy to carry the noodles in two large scoop nets and has the nets available for landing fish once the noodles are set out.

Winter catfish from a kayak

February 17, 2020 Chris Holmes

If you pick your days and dress appropriately, chasing blue catfish in Lake Pontchartrain can make for a great day of fishing.[…]

Southern winters provide great kayak fishing opportunities. However, proper planning and gear are necessary to ensure a safe and productive trip.

No need to winterize that kayak

December 21, 2019 Chris Holmes

There is no need to put away the kayak for the winter, as there are plenty of fish to be caught and generally the waters are much less crowded.[…]

Marsh areas around Elmer’s Island are extensive and full of fish this month.

Kayak fishing for reds and specks around Elmer’s Island

November 27, 2019 Dora Lambert

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.[…]

Pelicans frequent the MRGO Dam to gorge on the schools of bait. They descended on this redfish as an angler attempted to reel it in. The angler won both battles.

Kayakers have great access to MRGO structure

November 1, 2019 Chris Holmes

Point your kayak towards the rock dam on the MRGO in Hopedale. It has easy access and consistently provides great fishing opportunities.[…]

Whether trolling, jigging, or casting and retrieving, the Rat-L-Trap is an effective bait for big fish like big reds and jack crevalle.

Young angling expert loves Rat-L-Traps when it comes to bull reds

September 25, 2019 Chris Holmes

Next time you’re looking for some kayak fishing excitement, tie on a Rat-L-Trap and go rattle up some bull redfish. Here’s some tips.[…]

Steve Savoy uses his trusty pirogue to silently get up close to bass hanging tight to tree-covered shorelines. Tossing unweighted, weedless jerk baits, provides heart-stopping, in your face action.

Jerkbaits are great weapons for kayak anglers

September 16, 2019 Chris Holmes

On a recent trip to a freshwater lake, Steve Savoye showed a technique he uses to get up close and personal hunting bass in his trusty pirogue.[…]