Venice Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Venice

Ryan Williams
Yscloskey, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Ryan Williams Yscloskey, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing down in Shell Beach, Louisiana has been pretty good considering the unstable weather we’ve had. When it got cold for a few weeks the fish started moving close and stacking up, making it easy once you found the fish. Once it warmed up, they spread back out, and we had to go into our early fall patterns to find fish with any consistency. We still have live bait at the docks, so we still use it but it’s not necessarily needed. Throwing DOA shrimp under a cork or on the bottom has been great for us. Fish are scattered out some but once the temps drop back down this week, they will gather back up for an exciting and action-packed trip you won’t soon forget.

Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Yscloskey, Louisiana

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Jacob Morris
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

It has been on absolutely fire down here in Venice Louisiana. The trout and reds are stacked up in the passes. Everyone who has fished here for the last month and a half can’t believe how great the fishing is.

Jacob Morris Venice, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Venice, Louisiana

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Ryan Williams
Yscloskey, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Ryan Williams Yscloskey, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing down in Shell Beach Louisiana this fall/winter has been absolutely phenomenal! The redfish and speckled trout have hit their winter patterns right on time this year. We’ve been throwing a lot of artificial baits and some live shrimp under a cork. Finding the perfect tidelines with bait in them have been fairly easy the last few weeks. I have been stepping away from the crowds of community holes and venturing out to find different fish that haven’t been so pressured. We have been working some really stout speckled trout deep in the ponds, and redfish have been tucked up tight on the banks. This cool weather has them eating up and looks to continue on this pattern for a good while.

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Joe Ezell
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Joe Ezell Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

A recent Bull red trip with a crew out of Florida. Beginning (roughly) the third week in July through Labor and starting up again in October, the bull red fish show up in Venice, LA. We have been expanding our offerings here and making Bull only trips available to our clients during peak times. These trips are truly special and very different from our standard charters. Enjoy the pictures and reach out if you are interested in getting on the books for next year. The calendar is filling quickly!
#redfishwednesday
#GoBoldly
#mercurymarine

Redfish Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana

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Ryan Williams
Yscloskey, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Ryan Williams Yscloskey, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing down in Shell Beach Louisiana has been nothing short of amazing this fall. The cooler temps are really putting these speckled trout and redfish in their fall patterns. We've had a huge push of sheepshead the last week or 2 along with the already plentiful speckled trout. Running grass lines and oyster reefs for trout , throwing live shrimp or artificial baits under a cork and carolina rigging live shrimp and DOA shrimp have been a killer the last few weeks. The fishing is looking to continue like this for a good while.

Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Yscloskey, Louisiana

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Creighton Ward with Southern Exposure Fishing
Abita Springs, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Hey guys River is low, fishing is picking up ,redfish And speckled trout all moving in the marsh should be a great fall.

Creighton Ward with Southern Exposure Fishing Abita Springs, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Hey guys River is low, fishing is picking up ,redfish And speckled trout all moving in the marsh should be a great fall.

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Ryan Williams
Yscloskey, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing I Shell Beach has been pretty good this fall so far. The weather is rite and the fish are hungry. The tides have changed and are now falling in the morning and the bait has been pouring out of the ponds and channels.

Ryan Williams Yscloskey, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

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David Morgan
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

These were from last Saturday

David Morgan Baton Rouge, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

These were from last Saturday

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★★★★★
Great guide, friendly, and informative. Knows the spots to bring you right to the fish. Had a great time
Torren C. | April 29, 2026

Trip: Tails In The Tides-Redfish & Trout
★★★★★
Jason worked hard for us in difficult circumstances…very windy and choppy. Regardless, we had a great time and he was able to find a spot that got us into some fish. Highly recommend him and his bait to anyone.
Christopher D. | March 31, 2026

Trip: Marsh Redfish Pursuit
★★★★★
Greg did a good job we catch a limit of fishing I would use him again
Stanley R. | November 7, 2025

Trip: Full Day Red Fishing
★★★★★
Shrimping with Captain Daryl was an excellent experience. Daryl went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable experience. He provided us with everything we needed to catch the shrimp. This was a GREAT EXPERIENCE, Captain Daryl is top notch and I highly recommend using him for your future trips.
Daniel W. | September 24, 2025

Trip: Shrimp Trawling Adventure
★★★★★
Outstanding tour! I learned quite a bit from Daryl. From beginning to end, I got some "hands-on" experience on what it's like to catch shrimp. I will not ever forget it. This tour is a definite must for everyone that wants to learn about the art of shrimping. This event gave me more appreciation of the hard work the men and women do daily in shrimping!
Patrick W. | August 27, 2025

Trip: Shrimp Trawling Adventure
★★★★★
Daryl was an excellent guide Very patient and extremely knowledgeable
David F. | May 26, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing Trip - Inshore
★★★★★
Jason put us on the fish fast
Britt M. | May 24, 2025

Trip: Marsh Redfish Pursuit
★★★★★
Daryl was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He explained everything in detail and we came home with two big ice chests full of shrimp that he had iced down for us! This was such a pleasurable trip and we hope to go fishing with Daryl again in the near future. Cindy and Don from Shreveport, LA.
Cynthia M. | May 19, 2025

Trip: Shrimp Trawling Adventure
★★★★★
When I tell you a time was had!!! We had a group of 6 so we teamed up with Capt Shawn and Capt. Chad. The laughs started within 10 minutes of arriving to the dock! Both captains were very experienced, knowledgeable, hospitable and definitely made sure they put us in the best spots to catch fish!! We hooked multiple bull reds, speckle trout, sheepsheads and drum!! Definitely will be booking again very soon! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Carvin G. | March 25, 2025

Trip: 7 Hour Trip
★★★★★
Daryl is awesome! We’ve fished with him twice now and both times were great! Laid back atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re just fishing with friends. He’s SUPER helpful and knowledgeable!
Brittany B. | March 14, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing Trip - Inshore