Lake Pontchartrain Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Mike Brantley
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom

Mike Brantley Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom

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Mike Brantley
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom.

Mike Brantley Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing Lake Ponchatrain, New Orleans using live bait on the bottom.

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Frenchy Sandot
Slidell, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Last 12 days with strong winds and cold weather found plenty of trout during my last 10 trips. The reds are a little slow for the season and trout running big. Caught many 18.5 to 21 inch trout

Frenchy Sandot Slidell, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Last 12 days with strong winds and cold weather found plenty of trout during my last 10 trips. The reds are a little slow for the season and trout running big. Caught many 18.5 to 21 inch trout

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First Last
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

First Last Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Dust off your 10wt - the big girls are in the marsh, the water has dropped out, and the forage is plentiful. Shots on big fish with explosive shallow water eats are a daily occurrence this time of year. The schools of bull reds have broken up and they’ve become more solitary as they prowl the shallow interior marshes hoovering up shrimp, crabs, and every living creature unfortunate enough to cross their path. The water has dropped out for winter, concentrating the fish and making them easy to spot. The wind can be a little unpredictable, but in between fronts, the fishing doesn’t get any better than this.

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Drake Morvant
New Orleans, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Recent trips. Fishing is hot and will be good into January.

Drake Morvant New Orleans, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Recent trips. Fishing is hot and will be good into January.

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James Kennedy
Lacombe, Louisiana
Reported: 1 year ago

Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.

James Kennedy Lacombe, Louisiana Reported: 1 year ago

Report last 14 days has been lights out on the big speckled trout. Catching limits and releasing some big ones.

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

Trip: Louisiana Slam With Capt Mack
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Best charter experience! The captain was very easy to communicate with prior to the day and was obviously looking to provide a great experience. It was easy to see he was also excited when we caught a record breaking red drum and alligator gar plus a numerous variety of other fish. We will definitely be back!
Sandra L. | April 4, 2025

Trip: Lake Pontchartrain Gar 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
★★★★★
We had a good day on the water with Mike! A weather front was moving through the area on our day to fish, so consequently the bite was inconsistent. We were able catch several fish, bringing in 8 fish to clean. The fish we caught were spotted trout and white trout. I was hoping to catch a sheep head and some red fish, but they were not biting that day. The highlight of the day was catching a small stingray. I’ve never seen one in the wild before so that was pretty neat. Of course we had to release him. I have been with many guides and Mike was very professional.
Leroy S. | November 18, 2024

Trip: New Orleans Area Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Captain Mike and captain Chris were great. They got us on the fish despite some tough conditions in the early morning.
Jeffrey L. | October 30, 2024

Trip: New Orleans Area Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Capt James was great. Knows his way around the water was able to bring us right to the fish everytime. Definitely would recommend. Can’t wait to come out again.
Torren C. | June 27, 2024

Trip: Lake Ponchartrain Lunkers