Independence Island Artificial Reef Expansion Underway
In an effort to improve the habitat for recreational species like redfish and trout, among other aquatic organisms, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ... Read More
Trout Species Overview
The speckled trout is one of Louisiana’s most sought after fish. This fish thrives in Louisiana’s waters and great eating combined with a fun fight make this fish one of the most popular with many fishermen. Generous limits are the result of effective management. They are caught on both lures or bait and are great targets for beginners and experts alike.
Louisiana Trout Species
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Head-Em Off at the Pass
We watched. We fished. And watched some more as the huge squall grew closer by the minute with sporadic bolts of lightning streaking through the ... Read More
Speck-tacular Southwest Louisiana Fishing Extravaganza
Tossing and turning in my bed at Spring Hill Suites in Lake Charles I couldn’t sleep, wondering what the morning would bring. What a shame ... Read More
How To Fry Speckled Trout
This fish fry looks so good, you’ll want to slap your mama. Better not do that, but you will want to try this recipe for ... Read More
Louisiana Speckled Trout Fishing
The speckled seatrout is one of the most sought after fish in the inshore saltwater and coastal areas of Louisiana. They are excellent sport and ... Read More
Baked Trout With Swiss Chard, Yellow Squash & Onions
I love going into my garden to see what the new day’s bounty almost as much as I love to head out on the water ... Read More
Related Rules and Regulations
12” minimum total length, 25 fish per person daily bag limit. EXCEPT: 15 fish daily bag and possession limit, with no more than two spotted seatrout exceeding 25” total length, regardless of where taken in a defined area of Cameron and Calcasieu parishes located in southwestern Louisiana. The defined area, including coastal territorial waters, is as follows: south of Interstate 10 from its junction at the Texas-Louisiana boundary eastward to its junction with Louisiana Highway 171, south to Highway 14, south to Holmwood, and then south on Highway 27 through Gibbstown, south to Louisiana Highway 82 at Creole and south on Highway 82 to Oak Grove, then due south to the western shore of the Mermentau River, following this shoreline south to the junction with the Gulf of Mexico, and then due south to the limit of the state territorial sea.
