Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, Houma, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Aaron Benfield of AB Charters about the late-summer transition around Cocodrie, where speckled trout are beginning to move toward their fall locations, white trout are providing steady action, and bull redfish are already producing some outstanding trips. Andre’ also talks with Capt. Ryan Vincent of Reel Cajun Fishing about extremely shallow redfish around Lafitte, improving fall patterns, returning flounder, and what anglers can expect as cooler weather moves into the Barataria Basin.

Capt. Aaron explains that Cocodrie is in the middle of the transition from summer to fall, leaving speckled trout scattered from areas near the interior lakes all the way to wellheads in roughly 30 feet of water off the coast. While anglers may have to work harder to put together a full box of keeper trout, Aaron says there are fish in almost every direction, along with plenty of 11- to 14-inch white trout that can save the day when conditions are tough. The bull redfish bite has also been excellent, with one recent trip producing around 20 fish in an hour. When the bulls are visible and schooling, anglers can cast directly to them, while cracked crab fished on the bottom around deeper holes and points provides a reliable option when the fish are harder to locate. As fall progresses, Aaron expects trout and slot redfish to push farther inside, especially after the first significant cold front. His fall trout fishing is almost entirely artificial, including plastics under corks and double-rigged plastics, and he says October through December can be one of the best stretches of the year for anglers looking for a mixed box of trout and redfish.

Capt. Ryan breaks down a Lafitte redfish bite being driven by unusually low water and persistent north winds. The fish are beginning to school, but many are holding in extremely shallow marsh ponds and flats where getting within casting distance can be the biggest challenge. Ryan has been easing into six-inch-deep water and casting toward fish that are pushing, tailing, and busting along the surface. Market shrimp remains his dependable bait option, while anglers are also catching reds on black-and-chartreuse Cocahoe-style minnows, gold spoons, and shrimp under popping corks. Trout fishing has remained inconsistent around Lafitte, but Ryan is beginning to see smaller fish moving closer to inside waters and expects the bite to improve as temperatures fall. He has also seen an encouraging number of juvenile redfish throughout the marsh, abundant shrimp providing plenty of forage, and some impressive flounder showing up as bycatch, including a recent fish around 24 inches. Sheepshead are beginning to appear as well, and Ryan expects schools to move onto rock walls, cement structure, and other hard cover once the first October cold fronts arrive.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, Houma, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Joey Lemoine of Cast on the Other Side Charters about improving fall fishing around Grand Isle, including bigger speckled trout, strong mangrove snapper action, and an unusually good cobia bite close to shore. Andre’ also talks with Capt. Shawn Mitchell of SaltyFrog Fishing Charters about trout and redfish transitioning into early fall patterns around Hopedale, Delacroix, the Biloxi Marsh, and Breton Sound.

Capt. Joey explains why September and October can produce some of the best fishing of the year around Grand Isle as water temperatures begin to cool and fishing pressure drops. Speckled trout are getting larger following the recent full moon, with fish holding along beaches, oyster reefs, artificial reefs, rock piles, and areas with moving current. Joey has been fishing mostly artificial baits, including Marker 54 shrimp and Matrix Shad under Four Horsemen popping corks, while croakers fished on the bottom, freelined, or on Carolina rigs remain a strong live-bait option. Nearshore, mangrove snapper have been both plentiful and good-sized, and cobia have been especially thick around rigs three to 10 miles from shore. Joey says some rigs have been holding multiple cobia at a time, with several fish around the 50-pound mark caught this year.

Capt. Shawn breaks down an early fall transition already underway around Hopedale and the Biloxi Marsh as white shrimp begin moving out of interior ponds and speckled trout follow them toward the inside. After an excellent summer that produced trout in the 24- to 27-inch range, he expects the fishing to continue improving from mid-September through Thanksgiving. Small shrimp imitations such as Mojo Shrimp and Marker 54 Shrimplets under popping corks are his preferred trout presentations, while redfish are concentrating around drains, shorelines, and interior lagoons where shrimp are leaving the marsh. For reds, Shawn recommends a shorter cork leader matched to the water depth with a 1/8-ounce chartreuse jighead and live shrimp. He also discusses a growing tripletail opportunity around crab traps and poles on the northeast side of the Biloxi Marsh, unusually salty water bringing species such as mangrove snapper farther into the marsh, and why the first cold front that drops water temperatures just four or five degrees can be enough to trigger trout and redfish to begin their fall movement.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, Houma, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters about a strong late-summer trout bite in the Biloxi Marsh, a growing tripletail opportunity around Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne, and what he expects as September fishing takes shape. Andre’ also checks in with Jerry Cottrell of JBF Kayak Charters about his push for the top spot in the CCA STAR Tournament after entering a 6.16-pound speckled trout caught from a kayak in the boat division.

Capt. Danny explains why August and September are some of his favorite months to fish the Biloxi Marsh, where speckled trout are holding around oyster reefs in saltier water. He has been catching trout under popping corks with Marker 54 artificial baits, then looking for tripletail around crab traps and other floating structure on the ride back toward Slidell. While the Lake Pontchartrain area is not traditionally known for big tripletail, Danny says more anglers are figuring out the fishery and sight-fishing keeper fish over 18 inches. He also describes an abundance of shrimp in Lake Borgne, redfish concentrating along shorelines when west winds pull water from the ponds, and extremely salty conditions that have brought dolphins and jack crevalle into Lake Pontchartrain. As September progresses, sharks can make trout fishing in the Biloxi Marsh more difficult, which often pushes Danny toward big sheepshead around the bridges.

Jerry breaks down his pursuit of a CCA STAR Tournament win after catching a 6.16-pound speckled trout on topwater from his kayak and entering it in the boat division, where he was sitting in second place with only two days remaining. He explains how drought conditions and unusually high salinity are helping trout remain productive across South Louisiana and why he is already seeing signs of an early fall migration. Jerry focuses on major travel corridors such as Bayou Lafourche, the MRGO, large bayous, passes, and other areas that provide quick access to deeper water and the Gulf. Rather than constantly changing locations, he breaks water into small sections and is willing to sit on productive structure for long periods when the conditions, current, temperature, and habitat line up for a trophy trout. He also discusses the bull redfish showing up near the coast, why kayak anglers can take advantage of fish much closer to launch points than many boaters realize, and the return of Louisiana kayak tournament season as cooler fall conditions approach.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, Houma, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service about an early fall fishing pattern developing around Venice and Capt. Chris Faler of Southern Outdoor Bowfishing about extremely low water, redfish, and late-summer bowfishing around Hopedale and Shell Beach.

Capt. Louis explains how an unusually low Mississippi River has cleared the water around Venice and brought redfish and speckled trout much closer to the river earlier than normal. He covers targeting redfish along flats, grass beds, canals, and areas with moving water using live shrimp under popping corks, while trout are already showing up in areas that normally produce later in the fall. Louis believes the low river has accelerated the seasonal transition and could set up an early fall bite heading into September. He also remembers longtime Hell Divers Spearfishing Club member and mentor Terry “Papa Smurf” Megard, sharing stories from more than four decades of diving together and Megard’s legendary 407-pound sand tiger shark.

Capt. Chris breaks down how weeks of persistent west winds have pushed water out of the Hopedale and Shell Beach marshes, leaving ponds and shallow areas extremely low and forcing anglers to adjust where they look for fish. He recommends concentrating on deeper shorelines, canal mouths, drains, rocks, and other areas that continue to hold enough water for redfish and sheepshead. Chris also explains why low water can create excellent bowfishing opportunities, how groups of redfish are concentrating in certain areas, and how moon phases can change fish behavior after dark. With sunset coming earlier and seasonal winds expected to eventually shift, he expects bowfishing conditions and fish locations to continue changing as South Louisiana moves into fall.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, Houma, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialists Guide Service about the red-hot speckled trout bite around Shell Beach and Capt. T Wagoner with Geaux Fishing Charters about the late-summer offshore bite and growing spearfishing opportunities around Grand Isle.

Capt. Jimmy Corley explains why some of the biggest trout of the summer have moved into deeper, cooler water around the islands outside Shell Beach. He covers fishing croakers on Carolina rigs along 10- to 15-foot shelves, throwing Matrix Shad closer to the beach, and why cleaner water, higher salinity, abundant bait, and relatively calm weather have helped keep the trout bite strong through August. Jimmy also discusses targeting redfish around deeper drains and rigs, picking the right tide for long offshore runs, and the importance of leaving early and using radar when traveling in the dark.

Capt. T recaps a strong Grand Isle red snapper season and looks ahead to mangrove snapper, cobia, triggerfish, and the upcoming amberjack season. He explains why exceptionally clear water can make mangrove snapper harder to fool, why lighter leaders are often necessary, and how plentiful cobia have provided another strong option around nearshore and offshore structure. Capt. T also breaks down the growing popularity of spearfishing around Grand Isle, including the advantages of clear water west of the island, differences between free diving and tank diving, and why experience, conditioning, and knowing your limits are critical when spearfishing offshore.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, Houma, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Jerry Menard of Grocery Isle Sportfishing about offshore fishing from Cocodrie and Captains Joshua and Caleb Moser of Reel And Feel Charters about the redfish and speckled trout bite around Dularge.

Capt. Jerry Menard explains why the longer run from Cocodrie gives anglers access to less-pressured offshore water and productive bottom fishing throughout the Green Canyon area and farther west. He breaks down recent yellowfin tuna trips, targeting fireback, marble and yellowedge grouper, queen snapper and other deepwater species, and why slow-pitch jigs can outperform traditional bait when fishing for offshore exotics.

Captains Joshua and Caleb Moser cover the Dularge inshore bite, where redfish have been consistent in shallow marsh ponds and speckled trout are holding around barrier islands and offshore structure. They explain how moving water concentrates redfish around drains, why quarter-ounce weedless gold spoons and soft plastics work well around grass, and how the trout and redfish patterns should change as late summer gives way to fall.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, covering New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie talks with Capt. Paul Miller about Venice tripletail fishing and Chris Vecsey about targeting rare deepwater species from Port Fourchon.

Capt. Paul Miller explains why Venice’s mix of river water, deep Gulf water, rigs, and floating structure creates excellent tripletail habitat. He discusses recent tripletail over 30 pounds, improving cobia action, solid red snapper fishing, and the heavy tackle needed to stop large fish around structure.

Chris Vecsey recaps a Port Fourchon trip that produced queen snapper, grouper, and two cubera snapper, including a 100-pound-class fish. He explains the patience and heavy gear required for these powerful fish and how both cubera snapper were safely released with a descending device.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, the weekly local fishing report for New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie covers the post-storm summer bite with Capt. Rykert Toledano Jr. of While Away Charters and recaps the Faux Pas Lodge Invitational with tournament organizer Kleo Blue.

In Hopedale and Delacroix, Capt. Rykert explains how Tropical Storm Bertha’s push of saltwater could improve fishing across the lower St. Bernard Parish marshes and outer bays. He reports that the speckled trout bite has been the strongest it has been all summer, with anglers finding fish around old island bottoms, wellheads, platforms, and other structure. He also explains why the best action comes early, how moving water and cooler morning temperatures help during 90-degree summer conditions, and why starting with live bait before switching to artificials can keep trout and redfish feeding.

In Venice, Kleo Blue recaps the 28th annual Faux Pas Lodge Invitational, where anglers overcame a shortened tournament schedule following Tropical Storm Bertha. The event produced impressive catches, including a 250-pound swordfish, a yellowfin tuna weighing more than 220 pounds, speckled trout approaching seven pounds, and several oversized mangrove snapper. Kleo also discusses the tournament’s history, the support provided by its sponsors, and the Wish to Fish program, which takes children from Children’s Hospital and Miracle League New Orleans on guided fishing trips.

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Welcome to this week’s Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, the weekly local fishing report for New Orleans, Venice, Hopedale/Delacroix, Grand Isle, and everywhere in between. Host Andre’ Savoie covers the summer bite with Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters and Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service.

In Grand Isle, Capt. T breaks down the strong mangrove and red snapper bite around offshore rigs, wrecks, and pipeline crossings. He explains how to fish live shrimp and croakers close to structure, why anglers need to turn mangroves quickly, and how preparation and an experienced deckhand can help families catch limits more efficiently. He also covers cobia, triggerfish, and tripletail around rigs, grass patches, and floating debris.

In Venice, Capt. Rok reports quality speckled trout, redfish, bull reds, red snapper, and possible tripletail and cobia. He explains why the best trout bite is early, how tides and summer water temperatures affect the fish, and why anglers should plan to be back before the midday heat. He also shares an important warning about safely handling catfish after a young angler was struck by a spine.

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On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers a strong midsummer bite from Venice to Lake Borgne and the Biloxi Marsh. The episode features Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing and Capt. Ben LaVergne with Bentup Fishing Charter L.L.C, with reports on mangrove snapper around the rigs, red snapper, yellowfin tuna, mahi, cobia, live-bait fishing, and the growing summertime tripletail fishery around crab trap floats.

Capt. Josh Edwards breaks down the offshore report from Venice, where cleaner water has brought a strong mangrove snapper bite to rigs in roughly 40 to 150 feet of water. He explains how chumming with small or cut pogies can bring mangroves toward the surface and get them feeding aggressively enough to use heavier 60- to 80-pound fluorocarbon. Josh recommends 5000-class reels or larger with tight drag settings so anglers can turn fish before they reach the rig. He also covers the productive red snapper bite, cobia and mahi around grass lines, and the return of yellowfin tuna in the 60- to 120-pound range. Horn bellies and hardtails have been the primary tuna baits, with boats drifting across fish holding on the upcurrent side of offshore rigs.

Capt. Ben LaVergne gives the Lake Borgne and Biloxi Marsh report, where he has been targeting tripletail around long stretches of crab trap floats. He explains why slack tide or a tide change can make tripletail easier to locate and catch, especially when light current keeps the floats from bouncing aggressively. Ben prefers freelining live shrimp or cocahoe minnows rather than fishing beneath a cork, since tripletail often attack the cork instead of the bait. He also discusses how salinity, recent freshwater runoff, storms, and water clarity affect the tripletail bite, why larger fish are often found farther east toward saltier water, and how tripletail fishing can be added to a summer trout trip when conditions line up.

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On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers a strong early-summer trout bite across South Louisiana, with reports from Cocodrie, Grand Isle, Fouchon, Leeville, Bay Long, the beaches, rigs, reefs, wellheads, and the Gulf. The episode features Capt. Aaron Benfield of AB Charters and Capt. Joey Lemoine of Cast on the Other Side Charters, with reports focused on speckled trout, live bait, plastics, surf fishing, summer heat, and bonus species.

Capt. Aaron Benfield breaks down the Cocodrie report, where late June and early July have produced excellent speckled trout fishing after a windy stretch kept pressure down and a major shrimp push helped fire up the bite. Aaron explains how he has been targeting rigs, wellheads, and reefs in 6 to 30 feet of water, with trout moving deeper as the weather heats up. He says the bite has changed day to day, with double-rigged plastics working best on some trips, minnows saving the day on others, and croakers producing limits when the fish would not touch anything else. Aaron also talks about why he often avoids live shrimp this time of year because of catfish, ladyfish, and bait-care issues, and he covers bonus catches including white trout, pompano, Spanish mackerel, redfish, and sharks.

Capt. Joey Lemoine gives the Grand Isle report, where the trout bite has also been very strong, with many fish averaging 16 to 20 inches. Joey talks about catching trout along the beach and around the rocks, including a solid surf-fishing bite on plastics like Matrix Shad, along with boat trips into the bay, barrier areas, and as far as Bay Long when needed. He explains how he looks for smooth conditions, good moving water, cleaner water, and bait activity before setting up, and says plastics have been doing most of the work, though he still brings croakers and shrimp as backup. Joey also discusses how the summer heat is shortening fishing days, why early starts around 5:00 to 5:15 a.m. are important, and how anglers can still target redfish, snapper, mangrove snapper, and cobia depending on the trip.

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On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers how late-June fishing is shaping up after a tropical system brought heavy rain, wind, dirty water, and changing salinity across South Louisiana. The episode features Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters and Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist Guide Service, with reports from Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Borgne, the Biloxi Marsh, Shell Beach, Breton Sound, Curlew, Freemason, and the eastern marsh.

Capt. Danny Hunter breaks down the Northshore and Biloxi Marsh report, where high river water and east winds have pushed freshwater into parts of Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne, moving many trout toward the marsh, rigs, oyster reefs, the Chandeleurs, and Breton Sound. He explains why Biloxi Marsh oyster reefs have been producing quality speckled trout, how Undertaker corks and Marker 54 shrimp-style plastics have been outperforming live bait, and why durable artificial baits can be a better option around catfish, gafftops, and small trout. Danny also talks about sight-fishing triple tail around floating debris, crab trap corks, and other structure in Lake Borgne and the Biloxi Marsh.

Capt. Jimmy Corley gives the Shell Beach and Breton Sound report, where storm impacts were less about high water and more about wind, low water, and murky conditions inside the marsh. He says the cleanest water and best trout action have been farther out toward Breton Sound, Curlew, Freemason, and eastern structure, with quality trout coming on live croakers, live shrimp, Carolina rigs, sliding corks, and Marker 54 baits. Jimmy also explains how hot summer water temperatures are pushing trout deeper, why incoming tide and clean moving water are key, and how redfish are still available around marsh edges, ponds, and structure when conditions line up.

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On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers early-summer fishing from Grand Isle and Hopedale to Lafitte and the Barataria Basin. The episode features Capt. Chris Faler of Southern Outdoor Bowfishing and Capt. Ryan Vincent of Reel Cajun Fishing, with reports on Swolefest offshore action, red snapper, vermilion snapper, Saints bowfishing, Lafitte trout, redfish, wind, and summer patterns.

Capt. Chris Faler breaks down his Grand Isle Swolefest trip, where offshore crews found vermilion snapper and red snapper around rigs, wellheads, pipeline crossings, and deeper structure. He also shares the story of helping host the New Orleans Saints for a Hopedale bowfishing trip, where players, coaches, and staff shot garfish, catfish, and a few redfish during a competitive night in the marsh.

Capt. Ryan Vincent gives the Lafitte and Barataria Basin report, where wind has made fishing tougher, but the trout bite is improving when boats can reach clean, moving water. He talks about finding trout around birds, bait, points, current lines, reefs, old wellhead shell pads, and deeper structure, while redfish and black drum are moving toward bigger bays, rock, cement walls, shorelines, and marsh edges.

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On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers a strong early-summer trout bite across Southeast Louisiana, from the Northshore and Lake Pontchartrain estuary to Shell Beach, Breton Sound, Black Bay, and the Biloxi Marsh. The episode features Capt. Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana and Capt. Rory Rorison of United Charters, with reports focused on speckled trout, redfish, summer patterns, moving water, bait, wind adjustments, and mixed-bag fishing.

Capt. Mike Gallo breaks down the Northshore and Lake Pontchartrain-area report, explaining how trout spawning, salinity, water temperature, moon phases, and oxygen levels shape the summer bite. He says anglers should focus on clean water, moving water, and baitfish, especially early and late in the day. Mike also talks about popping corks, live shrimp, shrimp and pogie imitations, Matrix Shad colors, oyster reefs, Biloxi Marsh trout, redfish options, and CCA STAR tagged redfish.

Capt. Rory Rorison gives the Shell Beach report, where the trout bite has been excellent when boats can get outside into Breton Sound, Black Bay, rigs, wellheads, reefs, and islands. He talks about big trout, live shrimp, Carolina rigs, popping corks, redfish backup plans in the Biloxi Marsh, and mixed-bag action that includes flounder, Spanish mackerel, drum, sheephead, and triple tail. Rory says June should bring a more consistent summer pattern with calm mornings, hotter afternoons, and the need to start early before the heat and wind build.

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On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two different ways to fish Southeast Louisiana without relying on big motorboat runs. The episode features Harold Wilcox, who breaks down wade fishing around Venice, South Pass, Breton Island, Curlew, Freemason, and the Chandeleur chain, followed by Jerry Cottrell of JBF Kayak Charters, who shares a statewide Louisiana kayak fishing report, tournament updates, and summer trout, redfish, and flounder tactics.

Harold Wilcox shares a detailed Venice wade fishing report focused on speckled trout, redfish, clean water, salinity, bait, and safe island fishing. He talks about fishing sandy bottoms, beach washouts, Breton Sound islands, South Pass, and areas with cleaner, saltier water. Harold also covers his favorite wade fishing gear, including topwaters early, suspending twitch baits, jigs, Egret Baits Vudu Vixen, Matrix Shad Green Hornet, Death Grip jigheads, braid, leaders, and the importance of long casts in clear shallow water.

Jerry Cottrell of JBF Kayak Charters and Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club gives a Louisiana kayak fishing report covering statewide CPR tournaments, trout, redfish, flounder, and how kayak anglers rig efficiently for multiple species. He says trout are still moving toward the beaches and surf but have been a little late this year, with fish still showing along bigger bayous, main waterways, ship channels, and migration routes. Jerry also highlights Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, fish outs, kayak charters, Ride the Bull, CCA Louisiana involvement, and how kayak fishing helps anglers learn to find fish in smaller, overlooked water. 

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On this week’s episode, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong Louisiana fishing reports from Grand Isle and Venice as late-May and early-summer patterns take shape across the Delta. The episode features Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters, who breaks down a strong Grand Isle red snapper season opener, a hot speckled trout bite, and mixed-bag offshore and nearshore action, followed by Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service, who shares a Venice report focused on bull reds, falling tides, clean water, grass beds, triple tail, red snapper, and how anglers can work around rough spring weather.

Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters says Grand Isle is seeing big numbers of red snapper with strong early-season action and quick limits on the right trips. He explains how his crew uses efficient bottom-fishing setups with bank weights, three-way swivels, strong hooks, and smaller baits for snapper, triggerfish, vermilion snapper, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, and other mixed-bag species. He also reports that the speckled trout bite is on fire, with shrimp showing up, big trout being caught, and the best action coming around moving, clean water, rock structure, oyster beds, and areas with bait rather than chasing birds.

Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service reports a strong bull redfish bite around Venice, including a memorable trip where three generations hooked three bull reds at the same time around a small island with moving water. He explains why current, clean water, falling tides, and precise casts around points, islands, cuts, and grass edges are key to finding redfish right now. Rock also talks about growing grass beds, high water challenges, triple tail around rigs, rough red snapper conditions, popping cork selection, 50-pound PowerPro Super Slick, and how he uses radar and experience to dodge weather while still putting customers on fish.

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On this week's episode, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong Louisiana fishing reports from the marshes around Hopedale and Delacroix down to the offshore grounds out of Venice. The episode features Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist, who breaks down a hot redfish bite and improving trout action around Shell Beach, Hopedale, Delacroix, Breton Sound, and Lake Borgne, followed by Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing Charters, who shares a Venice offshore report focused on yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, red snapper, mahi, and what anglers can expect as summer patterns build.

Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist says wind has been the biggest factor, pushing many trips into protected Delacroix marshes where redfish are holding around grass lines, bait, and shallow ponds. When the wind lays down, he expects trout to stay strong around deeper water, rigs, flow pipes, Lake Borgne, Breton Sound, the MRGO rocks, and areas with birds and bait. He also mentions Zook Rods, popping corks, live shrimp from Campo’s, Matrix Shad, and Vudu-style baits.

Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing Charters reports a solid Venice offshore bite with yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, and excellent red snapper action. Tuna have been mostly in the 30- to 40-mile range, with yellowfin around 50 to 60 pounds and blackfin around 15 to 25 pounds. He also says small mahi are showing around grass lines, better fish should arrive soon, and snapper numbers remain strong around rigs, mud humps, and state-water structure.

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On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong spring fishing reports from different parts of Southeast Louisiana. The episode features Capt. Aaron Benfield of A B Charters Cocodrie, who breaks down an excellent Cocodrie trout and redfish bite, followed by Capt. Jace Oulliber of Off The Grid Charter Co., who shares a Venice report focused on speckled trout, red snapper, redfish, and triple tail.

Capt. Aaron Benfield of A B Charters Cocodrie explains why Cocodrie has been fishing so well this spring. He has been finding excellent speckled trout action around the outer bays, islands, beaches, and nearby rigs when the wind allows, with shorter runs than many Louisiana trout fisheries require. Aaron says the trout bite has been outstanding over the past month, especially compared to last year, and he expects the action to stay strong as calmer weather windows open up. He also talks about the improving redfish bite, bull red opportunities in the fall, and springtime surprises like sheepshead, mangroves, and even cobia around nearshore rigs.

Capt. Jace Oulliber of Off The Grid Charter Co. checks in from Venice, where the speckled trout bite has been one of the better spring bites in the last few years. Jace has been fishing areas like the east side of the Mississippi River, Breton Island, and Breton Sound when the wind allows, and he says trout have been strong on both sides of the river. With Louisiana red snapper season now open, he is also adding snapper to the box when conditions are calm enough, especially around rigs in 40 feet of water or more early in the season. He also notes that redfish have been tougher recently because of the tide phase, but he expects that bite to improve soon, while triple tail are also starting to show up when the weather allows.

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On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two very different spring fishing reports from Southeast Louisiana. The episode features Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters, who shares a hot Lake Pontchartrain Basin trout report, followed by Andre’s own Venice trip recap, where a rough snapper plan turned into a memorable mixed-bag day of redfish, sheepshead, puppy drum, and big bull reds.

Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters has been finding excellent speckled trout action around the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, including the Slidell bridges, Lake Catherine, Lake Borgne, the MRGO, and Biloxi Marsh. After dealing with rough spring weather, Danny says the bite turned on quickly, with several strong trips producing limits and quality trout. He explains that the shrimp are starting to move in, birds are beginning to work, and the trout fishing should continue to improve as bait pushes farther into the system.

Andre then recaps a family trip to Venice that started with plans to target red snapper after the May 1 opener. Windy conditions made the Gulf uncomfortable, so the trip shifted from snapper and triple tail to protected water on the east side of the river. That backup plan produced redfish in ponds, big bull reds around moving water, sheepshead and puppy drum near the South Pass rocks, and a reminder that Venice offers more options than almost anywhere else when weather forces anglers to adjust.

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On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie checks in with Capt. Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana for a Lake Pontchartrain and Biloxi Marsh report, then heads toward Hopedale and Shell Beach with Capt. Chris Faler of Southern Outdoor Bowfishing. The episode highlights a late-spring bite that is shifting toward early summer, with strong bridge trout action, steady marsh redfish, bowfishing opportunities, and big alligator gar showing up after dark.

Capt. Mike Gallo breaks down what he is seeing around Slidell, the Rigolets, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Biloxi Marsh. He shares a recent redfish trip with visitors from Arizona, where a windy day still produced a solid box of slot reds after a quick move away from catfish. Mike also explains how the Lake Pontchartrain bridge trout bite is shaping up, with good numbers of 19- to 21-inch trout and some larger fish showing around the train bridge, Highway 11, the Twin Span, and other structure. He gets into the importance of fishing early, staying quiet around pressured bridge fish, adjusting to tide direction, and changing sinker weights to match how the current is moving the bait.

Capt. Chris Faler gives a Hopedale and Shell Beach-area report from the bowfishing side, where the nighttime view of the marsh is showing healthy grass, plenty of redfish, and big alligator gar opportunities. He explains why recent rain did not ruin a late-night trip, how redfish are using points, choke points, and moving water as grass fills in, and why bowfishing can help anglers understand marsh structure in a way daytime rod-and-reel fishing often cannot. Chris also shares that trout are starting to turn on around rocks and oyster beds, with cork rigs and good tide movement becoming key as the area moves deeper into the late-spring pattern.

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