Inshore Fishing
Fish The Cove for consistent fall trout
Speckled trout fishermen don’t have to go far from the Quintana Canal Boat Landing to catch fish in Vermilion Bay this month.[…]
Speckled Trout
Inshore Fishing
Louisiana’s speckled trout stock ‘biologically OK,’ LDWF says
Although some fisherman have voiced concerns about the quantity and quality of speckled trout caught across Louisiana’s coast this year — as well as increased fishing pressure on the species — a biologist with the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said LA Creel data indicate more specks were actually caught in the first half of this year than in 2015.[…]
Fishing
LDWF stock assessment: Speckled trout not overfished
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on Tuesday released long-awaited stock assessments on several species — including speckled trout — that were being withheld because of ongoing litigation from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. […]
Inshore Fishing
Specks already transitioning at Pointe a la Hache
According to Capt. Chris Danos (504-606-6223), the trout in the East Pointe a la Hache area got a head start this year and moved well into transition mode by early August.[…]
News Breaker
SW rigs load up with specks
Leaving Calcasieu Lake for near-offshore oil-field structures pays off with speckled trout in the ice chest when conditions are favorable this month.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Specks still biting on Breton Island
Capt. Ross Montet had a great trip out to Breton Island late last week, easily bringing back four limits of speckled trout on a day when the fish smashed lures as soon as they hit the water, seemingly on just about every cast. […]
Inshore Fishing
Late-summer heat means early start for specks on MRGO rocks
August typically features some of the hottest temperatures of Louisiana’s long summer, and for Shell Beach guide Capt. Jakamo Laboureur that means it’s time to get an early start to beat the heat to catch speckled trout.[…]
Inshore Fishing
August tactics to catch Big Lake speckled trout
When August rolls around, Capt. Nick Poe pretty much has three locations on his mind to target speckled trout out of Big Lake: the beach, the Cameron jetties and the rigs near Johnson Bayou.[…]
Columns
Let’s go Mexican – Trout Quesadillas is perfection
Two recipes from Casey McLaurin; Lil Mac’s Smoky Trout Quesadillas and crab enchiladas that are packed with flavor and have a tender mouth-feel.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Empire Jetty heats up for specks
When July rolls around, Capt. Curtis LeNormand said speckled trout action typically picks up at the Empire Jetty.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Forgo sleep for July Grand Isle specks
In the winter, speckled trout reside in areas devoid of current. Fish in fast-moving tide on a frigidly cold day, and you’ll probably not set the hook the entire trip.[…]
Apex Predator
Apex Predator tests topwater lures for speckled trout
Topwater action is really exciting, but it can become frustrating when speckled trout are only slapping at the bait or constantly coming unhooked during the fight.[…]
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Rigging up
Everyone loves a hot Delta bite, but you can expect the action to cool off when the weather heats up.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Arrive early at L&N Train Bridge for July speckled trout action
Capt. Kris Robert said he thinks speckled trout act a lot like people when dealing with summertime heat: If they get hot, they go somewhere where they can cool down. And they prefer not to gorge themselves during the height of the heat of day.[…]
Inshore Fishing
3 keys to speck-fishing in Bay Eloi
Capt. Rory Rorison (504-439-1680) said Bay Eloi has woken up from a long slumber and is producing trout in good numbers.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Vidrine’s big Creole Classic speck new STAR leader
Tommy Vidrine and his wife J Lynn enjoyed an epic fishing weekend on Grand Isle, scooping up four trophies in the 2016 Creole Classic and putting a new 6-pound, 8-ounce hammer speckled trout into the lead for the STAR Tournament’s Southeast Division.[…]