It had been a while since i last went fishing for redfish in louisiana. In 1989, the slot limit of 1827 inches, the bag limit of one fish per person and a closed season from marchmay were put in place. Fresh fish, never frozen, brought directly from the gulf and great lakes to our market. Red snapper, lutjanus campechanus, is a very common fish within the gulf of mexico. Best time of year to catch redfish in louisiana vermilion bay fishing report.
Red snapper season in federal waters closes august 2, 2019. Recreational saltwater finfish louisiana department of. However, august through october is when the large, spawningsize fish congregate in schools and roam deeper flats and the icw. Even on a fast boat, the 200 to 300mile round trip left a scant couple of hours to fish, but everyone knew the winning limits would come from louisianas fertile marshes. There are no bag, possession, or length limits on game or nongame fish, except as listed in this guide. Saltwater fly fishing for redfish here in the louisiana marsh is the best in the world. Louisiana anglers will be able to catch more red snapper in 2019 courtesy. Fishing for red fish in louisiana some time in april 2020 dates not final yet. The season for federally permitted forhire vessels will begin at 12.
Redfish regulations by state hunting and fishing depot. The gulf red snapper population, which had been depleted at one point, has been recovering quickly, according to the louisiana department of wildlife and fisheries. They are rosyred in color, fading from darker red to lighter red from top to bottom. Youre in for an action packed day of catching redfish when you take an inland fishing trip with captain trey pique.
Clay bull red we had a great time her first bull red nice bull red nice day for catching red fish 3 brothers from up north nice bull red dave beautiful speckled trout dr. The areas surrounding venice offer hundreds of miles of potential habitat for some of the finest redfish in the country. Red fishing louisiana venice, louisiana super strike charters. Because of louisianas vast marshes there is a high creel limit on redfish. Florida sportsmans 50 favorite sportfish of florida. Redfish is a common name for several species of fish. Noaa announces the 2020 gulf of mexico red snapper for. The season should start on may 25 and run each friday, saturday, and sunday, until the proposed state recreational quota of 743,000 lbs is met. The louisiana redfish limit for a day of fishing is five fish per person, with all specimens being above 16 in length and no more than one being over 27.
Includes 5 nights lodging single occupancy rooms 4 days of guided fishing 2 anglers per guide breakfasts and dinners. The red drum sciaenops ocellatus, also known as redfish, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass, or simply red, is a game fish found in the atlantic ocean from massachusetts to florida and in the gulf of mexico from florida to northern mexico. The prospect of catching and releasing 20, 30 or more reds of extra large proportions keeps anglers coming back to louisiana. One necessary piece of gear is a popping cork, used to attract reds in the offcolored waters with its loud cadence. Bag and length limits apply to listed saltwater species. You cant beat super strike for the best red fishing louisiana has to offer. Crystalclear water in most sections of the sound is ideal for sight fishing, and the abundance of favorable habitat and forage options make redfishing good to excellent no matter the season. The public will be able to provide input on these measures. It is most commonly applied to certain deepsea rockfish in the genus sebastes, or the reef dwelling snappers in the genus lutjanus. Red fishing louisiana venice, louisiana super strike. The timing of the redfish spawn depends on numerous factors.
However, as the population grew, recreational fishing seasons in. Every season offers various opportunities and challenges so if theres a certain time you want to come or you can only come at a certain time. Louisiana anglers can now fish for red snapper seven days a week. Some people consider this the best season to fish the area due to the low river stage. In the texas part of the gulf, the redfish spawn takes place in late winter or early spring. Read more about the 2019 federal red snapper season closing. Howto catch articles and videos, wheres the bite, regulations, and more. However, we have access to dozens of different species. Lwf commission sets 2020 recreational red snapper season. It is the only species in the genus sciaenops the red drum is related to the black drum pogonias cromis, and the two species. Beginning with the 2020 season, the louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission will set seasons, bag and size limits, and other management measures for private recreational red snapper fishing in louisianas state and federal waters out to 200 nautical miles adjacent to our coast. South louisiana has abundant bays and lakes that fit this description. Southern fly expeditions louisiana fly fishing lodge.
Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two days bag limit on land. The best redfishing on the planet sport fishing magazine. This area is considered the redfish capital of the world because of the variety and abundance of fish ranging from the smaller 16. Management of red drum in florida is considered a success story. While few had even heard of the royal red before the mid90s, it has since grown to be immensely popular with locals and wellinformed tourists along the gulf coast. A typical day of speckled trout and redfishing around the venice. Note that you will need to have both a basic fishing license as well as a saltwater license as youll be fishing south of louisianas freshwater line. The crowned jewel of alabama shrimp, the royal red is a tastier species compared to the pink, white, and brown varieties. Troy also guides fishing charters on calcasieu lake and offshore for cobia tripletail and kingfish when tides and seasonal weather allows or moon phases dictate better fishing conditions. Some people want to only target bull redfish, some want the opportunity to have shots at a lot of fish no matter the size, some want to target other. Whether youre planning a family vacation or traveling on business, take a day or two and hit the waters from cypremort point state park on a redfish fishing charter with a 3rd generation south louisiana fishing guide captain troy nash capt. In the indian river lagoon in florida one of the few inshore spawning grounds the spawn typically happens in late fall. Seasons and regulations may differ in federal waters off louisiana s coast. Note that federally permitted forhire reef fish vessels must comply with the more restrictive of federal or state reef fish regulations when fishing for reef fish in.
Fish the shorelines of canals, marsh ponds, lakes and anywhere the water is as shallow as six inches in depth. This is often the missing key in an anglers formula for success. Seasons and regulations may differ in federal waters off louisianas coast. Southern fly expeditions the best time to fish louisiana. Red snapper fishing in louisiana new orleans swamp tours. Mature redfish follow baitfish populations up and down the atlantic coast and through the gulf of mexico. In the late 1980s red drum was overfished, thus several emergency closures were established to reduce fishing pressure. There is nowhere better to enjoy your hand at fishing than here in venice targeting louisiana redfish. Southern fly expeditions the best time to fish louisiana new. Voodoo charters has some of the best redfish fishing in venice, louisiana. The fishermen of louisiana will have the benefit of louisianas reef fish management to 9 nautical miles, but there will be no change to the method of take or gear restrictions. During periods of low tides or when the weather is very cold, look for deep holes near shallow water which make for excellent territory to try. Here are the louisiana redfish regulations to help anglers avoid fines.
Explanation of saltwater limits louisiana fishing regulations. The season will run weekends only friday, saturday, and sunday including the monday of memorial day and the monday of labor day. Clay with trout bayou log cabins beautiful box of trout bull red of the day capt. By failing to post and read fishing reports you can set yourself up for failure and miss out big time.
Louisiana offshore red snapper fish charter fishing trips in grand isle, venice, and port fourchon louisiana. You want to be uptodate and read fishing reports so you know what the fish are up to. Red snapper fishing louisiana, grand isle red snapper. There are so many great areas on the coast that hold redfish.
Ldwf granted authority over red snapper season in state, federal. If you are looking for a particular type of fish, please give us a call. Farther north, the spawn might happen in august or september hurricane season. While it has been a generally accepted rule of thumb that redfish leave inshore waters when they mature at around age 5, there is a lot of variation in this. South louisiana redfishing lafayette 2020 all you need. The captain and crew of a vessel under charter may not harvest red snapper. Captain brandon keck with southern fly expeditions. As an inshore angler, you want to read louisiana fishing reports. Please also note that red drum are not considered reef fish. This highly sought after reef fish draws anglers near and far and is subject to specific and complicated regulations and permit requirements. Visit the gulf of mexico fishery management councils site for federal seasons and regulations. The 2020 red snapper fishing season for vessels with federal forhire reef fish permits is 62 days in federal waters of the gulf of mexico gulf. Every season offers various opportunities and challenges so if theres a certain time you want to come or you can only come at a certain time, give us a shout and we will put our knowledge and experience to work giving you the best opportunities available.
Our fishery is among one of the best throughout the entire gulf coast. Saltwater fishing louisiana fishing regulations 2020. Here, the louisiana fishing seasons extend the year and stagger throughout the calendar year. The exact dates for the louisiana red snapper season this year will be decided in may. The season will remain open until the numbers of fish caught approach louisianas annual quota, which is 816,439 pounds. South louisiana is considered the best redfish fishing in the united states. Speckled trout and redfish guided trips in venice louisiana, charter. Redfish often pursue crabs and minnows that lurk around these grassy, shoal areas. Louisiana fishing reports for speckled trout and redfish. If youre age 16 or older, you must have the following licenses to fish recreationally in saltwater in louisiana a basic fishing license. The redfish is very distinctive in its red and bronze color with a black spot on the tail.
You also need permits for certain types of activities to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo and dolphinfish in louisiana waters. The mississippi river built the perfect ecosystem for red fish to thrive. Super strike charters fishing seasons venice, louisiana. Fishing for red fish in louisiana the essence of fly fishing. It is also applied to the slimeheads or roughies family trachichthyidae, and the. The louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission announced the 2020 recreational red snapper season will begin on friday, may 22. State wildlife officials will be able to tailor the red snapper fishing season to the needs of louisianas anglers. Recreational saltwater finfish louisiana department of wildlife. Smaller red snapper tend to migrate towards any sort of bottom relief or obstruction. Ldwf granted authority over red snapper season in state. Gran isle louisiana red fishing the redfish is known as one of the hardest fighting fish along the gulf coast.
I competed in the redfish cup tour for seven years, and like most of my rivals, i made the run to cajun waters during tourneys from as far as mobile, alabama for the reliable action and the chance to tangle with some real heavyweights. A lot of my friends dive these areas all season long. The numerous open seasons give anglers two options. Nash is a full time, veteran fishing guide with over 25. We will be happy to check with our supplier, get a price and reserve your fresh catch. They try to keep me informed on where the hot spots are throughout the summer.
Fishing for redfish in louisiana is something all anglers should do once in their life. Bull reds in louisiana are often found in open bay waters from 3 to 8 feet. We typically carry snapper, grouper, catfish and other popular varieties. As the fall set in and weather cools the fly fishing for redfish here in our local water of panama city beach heats up. The louisiana wildlife and fisheries commission announced the 2020 recreational red snapper season will begin on friday, may 22, in both state and federal waters. Historically, june begins the red snapper season, but the peak happens in july. Note that you will need to have both a basic fishing license as well as a saltwater license as youll be fishing south of louisiana s freshwater line.