Shell Beach Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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John Duplass
Buras, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Big fish are close in right now, Wahoo are starting to show up we are excited for wahoo season.

John Duplass Buras, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Big fish are close in right now, Wahoo are starting to show up we are excited for wahoo season.

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First Last
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

First Last Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

As the days get cooler, the fishing gets hotter down here in South Louisiana. The bull reds and jacks are schooling by the tens and even hundreds some days. I’ve been heading out to the edge of the Gulf to intercept these packs of maniacs. Doubling and tripling up on 30lb redfish on fly is a common occurrence and will continue till about thanksgiving. Nothing gets your blood pumping like rolling up to a school of huge bulls boiling the water and breaching like dolphins as they decimate a pod of migrating shrimp - Cast a fly in there and hold onto your butt, you’re going for a ride.

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Mike Brantley
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Nolan with some big trout & redfish. Using live shrimp

Mike Brantley Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Nolan with some big trout & redfish. Using live shrimp

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First Last
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

First Last Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

During the summer there are two options: If you want big boys, you head to the fringes of the Gulf of Mexico and look for massive bull reds, if you want numbers, you stay inside and fish the gin clear water in grassy duck ponds for slot reds. Personally, the slot reds are my favorite. They are plentiful, pop out clear as day when they come floating up, and have a beautiful copper coloration. They are aggressive, forgiving, and put up a hell of a fight in this ultra shallow environment. Today we stayed inside. I set my clients up with a gold spoon, a marsh staple, and they pulled red after red out of the thick vegetation and even managed a couple black drum. A great day out in the marsh!

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James Kennedy
Lacombe, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

The time is now for lake ponchartrain basin. The trout ,reds,flounder and drum are being caught Daily

James Kennedy Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

The time is now for lake ponchartrain basin. The trout ,reds,flounder and drum are being caught Daily

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Troy Wetzel with LA Offshore Fishing Charters
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 2 years ago

speckled hind

Troy Wetzel with LA Offshore Fishing Charters Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 2 years ago

speckled hind

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Troy Creppel
Buras, Louisiana
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish with a couple of big drum

Troy Creppel Buras, Louisiana Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish with a couple of big drum

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Troy Creppel
Buras, Louisiana
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish trip

Troy Creppel Buras, Louisiana Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish trip

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Awesome trip! If you are unsure which guide to use, Captain Drake is your man. Will definitely use him again for future trips!
Clay A. | October 18, 2025

Trip: Catching New Orleans
★★★★★
David was awesome. A good day of fishing for a family of four with 1 being a young child who hasn’t fished much. We will be booking with David again in the future.
David M. | August 2, 2025

Trip: Bay St Louis Inshore!
★★★★★
Great fishing guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend him as a guide for experienced fishermen and those who are not. I would fish with him again.
Jeff E. | July 15, 2025

Trip: 6 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
We had a great time. Captain Brad took us straight to the fish. Great haul!! Great time.
Levon F. | July 3, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing In Louisiana
★★★★★
Mackie put us right on the fish from moment we anchored and guy was on his job as a guide. Then after we put the specks up moved us to a spot where we landed a 40inch red. Definitely booking with him again made memories of a lifetime today!
Clint M. | May 15, 2025

Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack
★★★★★
My wife and I fished with Captain Frenchy. It was a great time and he worked hard to continually put us on fish. Cpt Frenchy is a pleasure to spend time with and I would highly recommend him for anyone looking to catch fish and have a great time on the water.
David D. | April 13, 2025

Trip: Trout And Redfish Full Bite
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Had a great time with my son and I on this fishing charter. Brad found the fish and we brought in a nice haul. I'd definitely recommend a charter with him.
Jeff P. | March 2, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing In Louisiana
★★★★★
I recently went duck hunting with Captain Jacob and had an excellent experience. He was professional, courteous, and easy to work with. When the weather forced us to reschedule at the last minute, he handled it without any issues, which made the whole process stress-free. The duck blind was clean and comfortable, and there were plenty of ducks flying overhead throughout the hunt. At the end of the day, Captain Jacob even cleaned and butchered the birds for us, which was a nice touch. Overall, I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a well-run guided hunt. I’m already planning to book with him again.
Jackson D. | January 27, 2025

Trip: Delacroix Duck Hunting