A species known as much for its light flavor as for its sporting qualities, the redfish sciaenops ocellatus is the only species in its genus, which sets it apart from the other fish commonly known as drums. Fly fishing for bull redfish, black drum, and more or light tackle sight fishing for bull redfish and more can be done near new orleans, louisiana yearround. Louisiana fishing reports adventure south guide service. Redfish fishing in louisiana doesnt vary throughout the year. Biloxi marsh, however, may be giving up speckled trout. I competed in the redfish cup tour for seven years, and like most of my rivals, i made the run to cajun waters during tourneys from as far as mobile, alabama for the reliable action and the chance to tangle with some real heavyweights. Where the mississippi river drains into the gulf of mexico, southern louisiana bull redfish populations are spoiling inshore fishermen. South louisiana redfish fishing sport fishing magazine. For red drum redfish, and spotted seatrout speckled trout. It had been a while since i last went fishing for redfish in louisiana. Mostly fishing speckle trout but a few red fish as well. A stocking program in biscayne bay has also brought redfish back to this lower southeast coast are for the first time in nearly 30 years. Ive been lucky enough to report on past events in 2016 and 2015.
The teams start the 2016 tournament season in the shallow waters and winding back lakes of delacroix, louisiana. Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two days baglimit on land. Louisiana fly fishing december 2015 laguna madre outfitters. Red snapper, lemon fish, grouper, blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, cobia, wahoo, amberjack, king mackerel, redfish and speckled trout are among the fish caught in these waters. If you plan to target redfish fishing back in the marshes along the gulf coast, here are some things you need to know.
Watch the ifa redfish tour season 8 now on your favorite device. Red drum, like many other members of the drum family, spawn in high salinity waters in areas of high tidal current flow, such as areas near barrier island passes. Ifa redfish tour championship wraps season at venice, louisiana championship features increased payouts new smyrna beach, fla. Spawning usually takes place over an 8 or 9 week period from midaugust to midoctober. The best way to cook redfish 10 amazing redfish recipes. If you have not had the chance to sight fish the louisiana bull redfish yet then i would highly recommend grabbing your spot on the calendar for the 2019 season. Southern fly expeditions the best time to fish louisiana. Redfish are catchandrelease only from the pascohernando county line south through gordon pass in collier county, including all waters in hillsborough county through may 31, 2020, due to impacts from red tide in that area. Bbq oyster poboy honored as the 8time best oyster po boy oak street poboy festival.
April 1112 at placida, florida, and june 1920 at houma, louisiana, the ifa lucas oil redfish opens will feature a twoday, team format and will be open to all anglers with an ifa membership. Days 1 the 20 qualifying anglers 10 from the west and 10 from the east from the 2017 season will be paired to compete in 10 matches. General information this is one of the top recreational saltwater gamefish in the state. Tips on how to catch redfish for louisiana inshore anglers. Redfish also seek highsalinity water to breed, and they typically do this along the barrier islands.
Yes, it would seem as if the last place an angler would want to be during the weathermans busiest season is on or near coastal waters. Louisianas fall trout kickoff, part 1 louisiana sportsman. Down here in louisiana, there is no offseason for fishermen, particularly along the fabled inshore of. Call us for more information and to book your next fly fishing trip. We typically carry snapper, grouper, catfish and other popular varieties. Recreational saltwater finfish louisiana department of. Below are 10 mouthwatering, lipsmacking, lipsmacking redfish recipes that are sure to make your tastebuds tingle. December catching red fish and speckle trout in new orleans. This is the best time of year to catch numbers of redfish in louisiana. Fox sports outdoors hopedale, louisiana speckled trout. If you are looking for a particular type of fish, please give us a call. Ifa redfish tour championship wraps season at venice.
Todays louisiana redfish fishing trip consisted of harvey zimmerman and crew. Our good friend captain moe newman knows her redfish. Venice inshore fishing charters, venice, louisiana. You will find fly fishing reports and redfish happenings here. Throughout the year, redfish can be found just about anywhere. Redfish are now common throughout the coastal waters and nearshore areas of the state. If youre age 16 or older, you must have the following licenses to fish recreationally in saltwater in louisiana a basic fishing license.
October, november, and december are,again, a great time to target big redfish, but it is also the best time of year to catch eating size speckled trout. Redfish thrive and abound in this region, and the marsh and coastal waters near venice provide thrilling fishing year round. Faux pas redfish fishing tournament in louisiana youtube. Bayou blues capt blair wiggins is fishing for trout and redfish with spinnerbaits in buras louisiana with capt ross montet from cajun fishing adventures.
The department issues hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, as well as boat titles and registrations. The big bull redfish cooperated with us last week in a big way. This is both a blessing and a curse for the simple fact that it is hard to decide what to chase. Ldwf granted authority over red snapper season in state. Massive storms have made for tough fly fishing conditions. On your to catch list is a variety of species, including black drum, redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, and even sharks. Management of red drum in florida is considered a success story. Louisiana fisheries red drum louisiana state university. A typical day of speckled trout and redfishing around the.
The fall season is perhaps the most common season for chasing redfish, especially the big ones, often called bulls. We caught 25 to 35 big redfish each day with two largest at 30 lbs. We will be happy to check with our supplier, get a price and reserve your fresh catch. Florida saltwater fishing regulations 2020 eregulations.
The combination of the redfish s love for shallowwater flats and its willingness to pounce on almost any foodlike morsel it see makes the species a favorite of fly fishers. New orleans fishing charter fishing guides louisiana fish reports in nola. Fresh fish, never frozen, brought directly from the gulf and great lakes to our market. However, we have access to dozens of different species. Late spring, summer and into fall is best for slot size red fish, speckled trout and flounder. Offshore fishing red snapper season venice, louisiana. The best fishing for redfish in louisiana begins as spring arrives this is when fishermen travel from all over the country and some from around the world to enjoy this fantastic fishing experience. The best fishing for redfish in louisiana is during the spring, through the summer and into the fall season when the weather cools and big bull reds and giant black drum move in but, slot sized or keeper red drum are available year around. Louisiana 2015 fishing calendar there are literally thousands of place to in louisiana to pursue worldclass saltwater and freshwater angling opportunities. In the late 1980s red drum was overfished, thus several emergency closures were established to reduce fishing pressure. Speckled trout and redfish guided trips in venice louisiana, charter captain.
The fall redfish season in louisiana is almost here. The trout have been hanging around the marshes for several weeks waiting out the winter and the return of the. The elite redfish series returns to the louisiana crawfish festival. The waters within interior salt and brackish marshes across virtually the entire gulf coast hold red drum throughout most of the year. In 1989, the slot limit of 1827 inches, the bag limit of one fish per person and a closed season from marchmay were put in place. You also need permits for certain types of activities to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in louisiana waters, recreational. In florida redfish can be caught year round, with strong runs during the fall and spring. The best redfishing on the planet sport fishing magazine. This year its the classic kick off and the first ever head to head, match play format. In the texas part of the gulf, the redfish spawn takes place in late winter or early spring. I competed in the redfish cup tour for seven years, and like most of my rivals, i made the run to cajun waters during tourneys from as far as mobile, alabama for the reliable action and. Chris and long time friend scott owens hunt the closing weekend of deer season for some last minute meat, then head to the coast in search of redfish.
Starting in 2020, the popular gamefish will be regulated by the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. I took jim, eddie, and mark from east tennessee out fishing for three days last week. Continue reading september 2, 2015 louisiana fishing reports. This episode captures the action of redfish and speckled trout fishing in the hopedale, louisiana area southeast of new orleans. In bayou rigolettes just south of lafitte, you can fish one of the easiest as well as hardest fish to reel in. Farther north, the spawn might happen in august or september hurricane season. As a side note, remember for the best results always put your redfish straight on the ice as soon as you catch it and cook it as soon as possible for the freshest tasting meal possible. Watch wild instinct outdoors episodes online season 1. Redfish also are not picky when it comes to baits they eat almost everything. The reason for this is simple redfish spawn in the fall. The inshore waters and flats are teeming with fish, and all you need is an experienced guide to show you right to them. Louisiana fly fishing lodge new orleans fishing lodge. Newsroom louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. Red fish and speckle trout in new orleans 122015 new orleans fishing report.
The day was pretty slow until the afternoon, that when all the big ones. Tower boats and sight casting rule in the launch of the season. Redfish can be found in legendary numbers in the louisiana coastal region, and captain pique knows how to find them. Redfish spawn from august to november in the offshore waters near passes and. Spring brings with it, warm weather, bait and tons of slot fish. Anglers have a wide option when it comes to the tackle needed to catch redfish. I am a long time louisiana redfish guide out of new orleans fly fishing the biloxi marsh for huge redfish. There is nowhere better to enjoy your hand at fishing than here in venice targeting louisiana redfish. The fall louisiana fly fishing season is coming soon. They teamed up to win the louisiana ifa redfish tour in 2015. Charlie barton made a statement during the final tour stop of the 2015 season in the yellowfin elite redfish series this past week. Red fishing louisiana venice, louisiana super strike. Sample payout and more information is available at open.
Fishing for redfish in louisiana salt water sportsman. In the indian river lagoon in florida one of the few inshore spawning grounds the spawn typically happens in late fall. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Depending on the river stage, the redfish, trout, and flounder move into the river and mingle with the freshwater fish. The redfish spawn is from august to november in nearshore waters and many monster redfish are caught at this time. Saltwater fly fishing for redfish here in the louisiana marsh is the best in the world. Ifa redfish tour presented by cabelas announces 2015. We went snapper fishing out of south west pass in venice, louisiana. This area is considered the redfish capital of the world because of the variety and abundance of fish ranging from the smaller 16. Redfish are know to be very abundant in both shallow and deep waters in louisiana.
State wildlife officials will be able to tailor the red snapper fishing season to the needs of louisiana s anglers. Today, louisiana was granted the authority to manage red snapper in state and federal waters. Louisiana gulf coast fishing information tips, charter. In louisiana, their breeding period is roughly one month later than speckled trout, so they. Barton lead wire to wire and set a pace that had the other anglers fishing for second from the first day. Check out a top louisiana fishing forum for the latest discussions.
Some people want to only target bull redfish, some want the opportunity to have shots at a lot of fish no matter the size, some want to target other. The louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries is responsible for managing and protecting louisiana s abundant natural resources. Every season offers various opportunities and challenges so if theres a certain time you want to come or you can only come at. Deep in the marsh lands of southern louisiana lies the small fishing community of lafitte, louisiana. Louisiana trout fishing and redfish with spinnerbaits youtube. Venice louisiana fishing reports fish on guide service.