Shell Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Shell Beach

Ryan Williams
Yscloskey, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Ryan Williams Yscloskey, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing down here has been pretty good considering how hott it's been the last few weeks. We've had some good tides and good bait moving in. The speckled trout are devouring the white shrimp rite now. We are also throwing allot of artificial baits as well to target trout and redfish. The sheepshead will start to make their way inshore to start spawning once the Temps start to drop in a few weeks. But the big ticket is the big refish run thats going to start sometime next week and run through late October into November.

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Jay Winters
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Thank goodness the fishing is starting to get good. The past 2 weeks have been tough. But the Bulls are showing up after this full moon and they are hungry.

Jay Winters Venice, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Thank goodness the fishing is starting to get good. The past 2 weeks have been tough. But the Bulls are showing up after this full moon and they are hungry.

Jack Crevalle fishing in Venice, Louisiana

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Jacob Morris
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Heat has made us fish a little deeper for them than usual but the low river is helping. The river is gorgeous right now

Jacob Morris Venice, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Heat has made us fish a little deeper for them than usual but the low river is helping. The river is gorgeous right now

Red Snapper, Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Venice, Louisiana

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Jacob Morris
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

Heat has made us fish a little deeper for them than usual but the low river is helping. The river is gorgeous r

Jacob Morris Venice, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Heat has made us fish a little deeper for them than usual but the low river is helping. The river is gorgeous r

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Ryan Williams
Yscloskey, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

The fishing has been good, it’s hot of course, but the bite has been great early in the morning and later in the evening. Speckled trout have been doing really good under the birds, and the reds are pushing to deeper water to cool down, but the bit is still...

Ryan Williams Yscloskey, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout fishing in Yscloskey, Louisiana

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James Kennedy
Lacombe, Louisiana
Reported: 3 years ago

You have not contacted me about a trip yet. That says alot about you guys,yall reLlt need to get it together........

James Kennedy Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 3 years ago

You have not contacted me about a trip yet. That says alot about you guys,yall reLlt need to get it together........

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★★★★★
Ryan was very welcoming with us and accommodating to us. He kept us fishing in some windy waters and was patient with the mistakes made due to the wind. We caught some redfish and some drum to fillet out. Will definitely book another trip with Ryan.
Patrick K. | April 25, 2026

Trip: Lafitte Inshore Experience
★★★★★
Awesome experience! Quality size speckled trout. Sons first catch and silly smile. Great time and even enjoyed talking fishing with rhe captain.
Jared B. | April 20, 2026

Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack
★★★★★
Mark did a great job and knows the area well. I brought my 3 boys (7, 10, 15) and Mark was patient, hospitable, knowledgeable, prepared and hard working. We caught a variety of species and had a great time. We would go back again with Mark!
David T. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Extended Half Day Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain David was GREAT!!! Wife and I booked a last minute charter with him. She had never fished saltwater. We had an awesome time. Captain was very friendly, informative and easy-going!! Will definitely charter with him again!!!
Cory G. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Sheepshead Smash 3Hour
★★★★★
Captain Ron was an amazing guide. He was funny and joked with us the whole time and he made it seem like he was a friend taking us to fish rather than a random guy who has a boat. We had two boats for the trip and there is not one negative thing to say about either guide. I’d tell anyone to book with Ron if they were fishing in Louisiana 10/10 times.
Braden W. | March 31, 2026

Trip: 6 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain Mackie is Awesome and helpful. We had a great experience.
Justin R. | March 28, 2026

Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack
★★★★★
Had fun with guide guy Dave. Fishing was tough because of the cold front and low tide but still caught fish.
David W. | March 21, 2026

Trip: Bay St Louis Inshore!
★★★★★
Mackie was a great guide!! Highly recommend him for anyone looking to have a successful day of fishing! The music on the boat was a bonus. He really worked hard to get us on a sheephead, and we endef the day with a nice red!
Eric J. | March 17, 2026

Trip: Louisiana Inshore Slam
★★★★★
Great experience! My friend and I had never gone fishing before, and he was very patient and willing for help us learn. We had so much fun and are looking forward to our next trip.
Claire E. | December 23, 2025

Trip: Laffite Inshore: 4-12 Hr Trip

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