Slidell Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Slidell

David Hamblin
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Reported: 3 days ago

Speckled trout are starting to run the beaches and near-shore reefs and we have been stacking them up when the wind allows. Flounder are migrating into the bay in better numbers. Redfish are still roaming the shallows. Bait shops are starting to have live shrimp more often, allowing more consistent...

David Hamblin Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Reported: 3 days ago

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James Kennedy
Lacombe, Louisiana
Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing in Lake Ponchartrain is really getting fired up. Lots of nice trout being caught with a few Reds and Black Drum.

James Kennedy Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 1 week ago

Fishing in Lake Ponchartrain is really getting fired up. Lots of nice trout being caught with a few Reds and Black Drum.

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Chad St.Pe with Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Hopedale,La has been stacked up with redfish. This group fished for the last 2 days and easily got their 7 man limit of reds both days. Also caught a slot red with 32 spots on it. Come and get in on the fun.

Chad St.Pe with Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported: 3 weeks ago

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Jason Williams
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported: 1 month ago

Redfishing is very good right now

Jason Williams Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported: 1 month ago

Redfishing is very good right now

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David Hamblin
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Reported: 1 month ago

22" sheepshead

David Hamblin Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Reported: 1 month ago

22" sheepshead

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Mackie Bellott
Lacombe, Louisiana
Reported: 1 month ago

They're starting to wake up from hibernation!

Mackie Bellott Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 1 month ago

They're starting to wake up from hibernation!

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Chad St.Pe with Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported: 1 month ago

Rough day today

Chad St.Pe with Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported: 1 month ago

Rough day today

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Chad St.Pe with Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported: 1 month ago

My last trip. 3/7/26

Chad St.Pe with Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported: 1 month ago

My last trip. 3/7/26

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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