Louisiana fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 9 saltwater spots. Marsh, passes and barrier islands - from Calcasieu to Venice and Lake Pontchartrain.
One of the best seasons: speckled trout move into the marsh and lakes, and redfish school up along shorelines.
Other seasons
- Winter: Speckled trout stack up in deeper bayous and canals; redfish stay in the marsh on calm days.
- Spring: Trout and redfish move back toward the coast and islands as water warms.
- Summer: Speckled trout move to the barrier islands and rigs; fish the morning tide.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
Southwest Louisiana
Southeast Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain and Borgne
About fishing in Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana
Calcasieu Lake, Cameron and Vermilion Bay: big marsh lakes and passes with easy roadside access.
Common catches: Speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum.
Southeast Louisiana
Cocodrie, Port Fourchon, Grand Isle and Venice: endless marsh, barrier islands and the mouth of the Mississippi.
Common catches: Redfish, speckled trout, black drum, sheepshead and tarpon.
Lake Pontchartrain and Borgne
Brackish lakes right next to New Orleans. Bridges and shorelines hold fish much of the year.
Common catches: Speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead and drum.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: Louisiana licenses and fishing rules (LDWF).
