Louisiana Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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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: 2 years ago

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

James Kennedy Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 2 years 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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Tommy Adams
Sulphur, Louisiana
Reported: 2 years ago

Summer time is trout time. Lots of speckled trout to be caught. We are catching a good number in the 20 inch range pretty consistently with a lot of pan friers.

Tommy Adams Sulphur, Louisiana Reported: 2 years ago

Summer time is trout time. Lots of speckled trout to be caught. We are catching a good number in the 20 inch range pretty consistently with a lot of pan friers.

Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Sulphur, Louisiana

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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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Kurt K. | May 12, 2026

Trip: 6 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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 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
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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

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