Louisiana Delta Fishing Report

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Andre’ Savoie brings you the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, the first podcast to deliver a local, no fluff fishing report from New Orleans to Venice, Grand Isle, and all points in between, whether it’s good, bad, or ugly. Each week, Andre’ talks with anglers and guides who live on this water to break down what’s biting, where it’s happening, and how to catch fish right now. From bull reds, speckled trout, and flounder in the bays and barrier islands to bass and panfish in the backwater marshes and canals, the Louisiana Delta is always changing with the tides, the river, and the weather. This show gives you practical, on the water insight so you can pick the right spot, fish the right pattern, and make the most of your next trip.

  1. Louisiana Wade Fishing and Kayak Fishing Tips for Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

    4d ago

    Louisiana Wade Fishing and Kayak Fishing Tips for Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

    On this week’s episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two different ways to fish Southeast Louisiana without relying on big motorboat runs. The episode features Harold Wilcox, who breaks down wade fishing around Venice, South Pass, Breton Island, Curlew, Freemason, and the Chandeleur chain, followed by Jerry Cottrell of JBF Kayak Charters, who shares a statewide Louisiana kayak fishing report, tournament updates, and summer trout, redfish, and flounder tactics. Harold Wilcox shares a detailed Venice wade fishing report focused on speckled trout, redfish, clean water, salinity, bait, and safe island fishing. He talks about fishing sandy bottoms, beach washouts, Breton Sound islands, South Pass, and areas with cleaner, saltier water. Harold also covers his favorite wade fishing gear, including topwaters early, suspending twitch baits, jigs, Egret Baits Vudu Vixen, Matrix Shad Green Hornet, Death Grip jigheads, braid, leaders, and the importance of long casts in clear shallow water. Jerry Cottrell of JBF Kayak Charters and Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club gives a Louisiana kayak fishing report covering statewide CPR tournaments, trout, redfish, flounder, and how kayak anglers rig efficiently for multiple species. He says trout are still moving toward the beaches and surf but have been a little late this year, with fish still showing along bigger bayous, main waterways, ship channels, and migration routes. Jerry also highlights Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, fish outs, kayak charters, Ride the Bull, CCA Louisiana involvement, and how kayak fishing helps anglers learn to find fish in smaller, overlooked water.  Sponsors: EMS Endeck PVC Decking AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions Pure Flats

    59 min
  2. Grand Isle Snapper, Venice Bull Reds, and Summer Fishing Taking Off

    May 29

    Grand Isle Snapper, Venice Bull Reds, and Summer Fishing Taking Off

    On this week’s episode, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong Louisiana fishing reports from Grand Isle and Venice as late-May and early-summer patterns take shape across the Delta. The episode features Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters, who breaks down a strong Grand Isle red snapper season opener, a hot speckled trout bite, and mixed-bag offshore and nearshore action, followed by Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service, who shares a Venice report focused on bull reds, falling tides, clean water, grass beds, triple tail, red snapper, and how anglers can work around rough spring weather. Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters says Grand Isle is seeing big numbers of red snapper with strong early-season action and quick limits on the right trips. He explains how his crew uses efficient bottom-fishing setups with bank weights, three-way swivels, strong hooks, and smaller baits for snapper, triggerfish, vermilion snapper, mangrove snapper, sheepshead, and other mixed-bag species. He also reports that the speckled trout bite is on fire, with shrimp showing up, big trout being caught, and the best action coming around moving, clean water, rock structure, oyster beds, and areas with bait rather than chasing birds. Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service reports a strong bull redfish bite around Venice, including a memorable trip where three generations hooked three bull reds at the same time around a small island with moving water. He explains why current, clean water, falling tides, and precise casts around points, islands, cuts, and grass edges are key to finding redfish right now. Rock also talks about growing grass beds, high water challenges, triple tail around rigs, rough red snapper conditions, popping cork selection, 50-pound PowerPro Super Slick, and how he uses radar and experience to dodge weather while still putting customers on fish. Sponsors: EMS Endeck PVC Decking AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions Pure Flats

    36 min
  3. Venice Tuna, Hopedale Reds, and Louisiana Snapper Season Heating Up

    May 21

    Venice Tuna, Hopedale Reds, and Louisiana Snapper Season Heating Up

    On this week's episode, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong Louisiana fishing reports from the marshes around Hopedale and Delacroix down to the offshore grounds out of Venice. The episode features Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist, who breaks down a hot redfish bite and improving trout action around Shell Beach, Hopedale, Delacroix, Breton Sound, and Lake Borgne, followed by Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing Charters, who shares a Venice offshore report focused on yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, red snapper, mahi, and what anglers can expect as summer patterns build. Capt. Jimmy Corley of Waterfowl Specialist says wind has been the biggest factor, pushing many trips into protected Delacroix marshes where redfish are holding around grass lines, bait, and shallow ponds. When the wind lays down, he expects trout to stay strong around deeper water, rigs, flow pipes, Lake Borgne, Breton Sound, the MRGO rocks, and areas with birds and bait. He also mentions Zook Rods, popping corks, live shrimp from Campo’s, Matrix Shad, and Vudu-style baits. Capt. Josh Edwards of Calcutta Gold Fishing Charters reports a solid Venice offshore bite with yellowfin tuna, blackfin tuna, and excellent red snapper action. Tuna have been mostly in the 30- to 40-mile range, with yellowfin around 50 to 60 pounds and blackfin around 15 to 25 pounds. He also says small mahi are showing around grass lines, better fish should arrive soon, and snapper numbers remain strong around rigs, mud humps, and state-water structure. Sponsors: EMS Endeck PVC Decking AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions Pure Flats

    28 min
  4. Cocodrie Trout, Venice Snapper, And A Red-Hot Spring Bite

    May 14

    Cocodrie Trout, Venice Snapper, And A Red-Hot Spring Bite

    On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two strong spring fishing reports from different parts of Southeast Louisiana. The episode features Capt. Aaron Benfield of A B Charters Cocodrie, who breaks down an excellent Cocodrie trout and redfish bite, followed by Capt. Jace Oulliber of Off The Grid Charter Co., who shares a Venice report focused on speckled trout, red snapper, redfish, and triple tail. Capt. Aaron Benfield of A B Charters Cocodrie explains why Cocodrie has been fishing so well this spring. He has been finding excellent speckled trout action around the outer bays, islands, beaches, and nearby rigs when the wind allows, with shorter runs than many Louisiana trout fisheries require. Aaron says the trout bite has been outstanding over the past month, especially compared to last year, and he expects the action to stay strong as calmer weather windows open up. He also talks about the improving redfish bite, bull red opportunities in the fall, and springtime surprises like sheepshead, mangroves, and even cobia around nearshore rigs. Capt. Jace Oulliber of Off The Grid Charter Co. checks in from Venice, where the speckled trout bite has been one of the better spring bites in the last few years. Jace has been fishing areas like the east side of the Mississippi River, Breton Island, and Breton Sound when the wind allows, and he says trout have been strong on both sides of the river. With Louisiana red snapper season now open, he is also adding snapper to the box when conditions are calm enough, especially around rigs in 40 feet of water or more early in the season. He also notes that redfish have been tougher recently because of the tide phase, but he expects that bite to improve soon, while triple tail are also starting to show up when the weather allows. Sponsors: EMS Endeck PVC Decking AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions Pure Flats

    26 min
  5. Lake Pontchartrain Trout Turn On And A Venice Fishing Trip That Changed Plans

    May 8

    Lake Pontchartrain Trout Turn On And A Venice Fishing Trip That Changed Plans

    On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers two very different spring fishing reports from Southeast Louisiana. The episode features Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters, who shares a hot Lake Pontchartrain Basin trout report, followed by Andre’s own Venice trip recap, where a rough snapper plan turned into a memorable mixed-bag day of redfish, sheepshead, puppy drum, and big bull reds. Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters has been finding excellent speckled trout action around the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, including the Slidell bridges, Lake Catherine, Lake Borgne, the MRGO, and Biloxi Marsh. After dealing with rough spring weather, Danny says the bite turned on quickly, with several strong trips producing limits and quality trout. He explains that the shrimp are starting to move in, birds are beginning to work, and the trout fishing should continue to improve as bait pushes farther into the system. Andre then recaps a family trip to Venice that started with plans to target red snapper after the May 1 opener. Windy conditions made the Gulf uncomfortable, so the trip shifted from snapper and triple tail to protected water on the east side of the river. That backup plan produced redfish in ponds, big bull reds around moving water, sheepshead and puppy drum near the South Pass rocks, and a reminder that Venice offers more options than almost anywhere else when weather forces anglers to adjust. Sponsors: EMS Endeck PVC Decking AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions Pure Flats

    36 min
  6. Lake Pontchartrain Trout And Hopedale Marsh Reds Are Heating Up

    May 1

    Lake Pontchartrain Trout And Hopedale Marsh Reds Are Heating Up

    On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie checks in with Capt. Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana for a Lake Pontchartrain and Biloxi Marsh report, then heads toward Hopedale and Shell Beach with Capt. Chris Faler of Southern Outdoor Bowfishing. The episode highlights a late-spring bite that is shifting toward early summer, with strong bridge trout action, steady marsh redfish, bowfishing opportunities, and big alligator gar showing up after dark. Capt. Mike Gallo breaks down what he is seeing around Slidell, the Rigolets, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Biloxi Marsh. He shares a recent redfish trip with visitors from Arizona, where a windy day still produced a solid box of slot reds after a quick move away from catfish. Mike also explains how the Lake Pontchartrain bridge trout bite is shaping up, with good numbers of 19- to 21-inch trout and some larger fish showing around the train bridge, Highway 11, the Twin Span, and other structure. He gets into the importance of fishing early, staying quiet around pressured bridge fish, adjusting to tide direction, and changing sinker weights to match how the current is moving the bait. Capt. Chris Faler gives a Hopedale and Shell Beach-area report from the bowfishing side, where the nighttime view of the marsh is showing healthy grass, plenty of redfish, and big alligator gar opportunities. He explains why recent rain did not ruin a late-night trip, how redfish are using points, choke points, and moving water as grass fills in, and why bowfishing can help anglers understand marsh structure in a way daytime rod-and-reel fishing often cannot. Chris also shares that trout are starting to turn on around rocks and oyster beds, with cork rigs and good tide movement becoming key as the area moves deeper into the late-spring pattern. Sponsors: AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions Pure Flats

    31 min
  7. Spring Redfish, Sheepshead, Trout, and Taking Kids Fishing

    Apr 24

    Spring Redfish, Sheepshead, Trout, and Taking Kids Fishing

    On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie covers spring fishing around Shell Beach with Capt. Rory Rorison of United Charters, then shifts into a special conversation with Ross Cantor about taking kids fishing and helping them build a real love for the outdoors. The episode highlights a strong sheepshead and redfish bite around Shell Beach, trout beginning to build toward an early summer pattern, and practical advice for making fishing fun, low-pressure, and memorable for young anglers. Capt. Rory reports that fishing out of Shell Beach has been good and getting better, though wind continues to be the biggest challenge. When conditions allow boats to reach Breton Sound and the rigs, the sheepshead and redfish bite has been outstanding, with big sheepshead stacked around structure and bull reds showing up around the rocks. Inside the marsh, slot redfish have remained steady, giving anglers a productive option when wind keeps them off the open water. He also says trout are starting to show up, and he expects the bite to ramp up as the area moves closer to a more stable summer pattern. The second half of the episode focuses on kids fishing, with Ross Cantor sharing lessons from fishing with his own children around Lake Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain, Lake Catherine, Venetian Isles, Shell Beach, and other Gulf Coast waters. Ross and Andre’ talk about why the goal with kids should be creating a good experience, not forcing a full-day grind or chasing a limit at all costs. They cover the value of short trips, flexible plans, snacks, patient captains, safe conditions, and letting kids enjoy everything around them, from bait wells and crab traps to dolphins, birds, dock fishing, and the simple excitement of being on the water. Sponsors: AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions

    44 min
  8. Spring Sheepshead and Redfish in Lafitte, Trout and Snapper Building in Venice

    Apr 15

    Spring Sheepshead and Redfish in Lafitte, Trout and Snapper Building in Venice

    On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie checks in on a red-hot spring bite in Lafitte and Venice with Capt. Christian of Bayou Obsession Charters and Capt. Rich of Blue Line Charter Service. The episode highlights giant sheepshead and steady redfish action out of Lafitte, along with a Venice report centered on improving trout potential, strong redfish opportunities, and the early signs of another excellent snapper season. Out of Lafitte, Capt. Christian explains how spring has brought outstanding action on spawning sheepshead at the rigs, with fish averaging impressive sizes and giving customers both a fun fight and some of the best table fare in Louisiana. He also shares how redfish and black drum are being caught throughout the marsh on shrimp, why market shrimp remains the go-to bait in his area, and how he expects trout fishing to begin improving over the next few weeks as conditions settle and fish start pushing farther into the bays and marsh. In Venice, Capt. Rich says the recent wind has made things tougher, but the overall spring setup still looks very strong. He reports solid redfish action, trout beginning to show up along the coast and in Breton Sound, and a near-future shift toward beach and wellhead fishing as April moves into May. Rich also breaks down how he targets trout with deeper presentations, why his diving background helps him understand productive rig structure, and why he expects red snapper, cobia, and other nearshore species to provide even more opportunities as the season continues. Sponsors: AFTCO Hilton’s RealTime Navigator SlipSki Solutions

    30 min
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Andre’ Savoie brings you the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, the first podcast to deliver a local, no fluff fishing report from New Orleans to Venice, Grand Isle, and all points in between, whether it’s good, bad, or ugly. Each week, Andre’ talks with anglers and guides who live on this water to break down what’s biting, where it’s happening, and how to catch fish right now. From bull reds, speckled trout, and flounder in the bays and barrier islands to bass and panfish in the backwater marshes and canals, the Louisiana Delta is always changing with the tides, the river, and the weather. This show gives you practical, on the water insight so you can pick the right spot, fish the right pattern, and make the most of your next trip.

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