Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
April 7, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – First part of last week proved productive for most anglers fishing Big Lake for limits of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). This time of the year most of our fishermen like to target good eating trout in the 15 to 20 inch range. The pickings have been good on the South end of Calcasieu throwing live bait under a cork. Most all week Captain Jimmy’s crew have been scoring on some very solid Redfish (Drum, Red) working the banks and cuts on glow/chartreuse Hackberry Hustlers. If you want to tie into one of those huge oversize bull Redfish head to the Cameron Jetties with some cracked crab and soak in on the bottom and hold on. We have one more month of SPECIALLY PRICED, (see below), guided fishing trips for 3 everything included. Call Haley or Savannah toll free at 888.762.3391 and check availability. While you are on the phone ask them to tell you the one about Thibodaux’s new crab trap.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
www.hackberryrodandgun.com
March 31, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Warmer than usual weather continues to bring solid 17 to 20 inch Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) to the cleaning shed most every day. Live Shrimp rigged under a popping cork has been deadly in 4/5 feet of water. Clean water over oyster reefs both on the South end of the lake as well Turner Bay has been good for our guys. Quick limits of slot size Redfish (Drum, Red) are gobbling up the same bait on the banks over on the East side of Big Lake early in the morning. Don’t miss this opportunity to get in on early spring catching at the Speckled Trout Capital of the world. – Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and check with Savannah or Haley. They hold the key to you bringing some fish back home.
Capt. Buddy Oakes Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
www.hackberryrodandgun.com
March 24, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Good catches of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Redfish (Drum, Red) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) signaled a great opening to our 2017 fishing season. Solid 15 to 19 inch Trout were caught most all week on live Shrimp as well as H & H Cocahoe minnows and Hackberry Hustlers in Black/chartreuse soft plastics. All of the baits were rigged under rattling popping corks about 3 feet deep. As this unusually warm weather continues to heat up the lake the solid catches will continue to make their way to the cleaning table.
Capt. Buddy Oakes Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
www.hackberryrodandgun.com
March 14, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Unusually warm days for this time of the year has warmed the lake which makes for super catches for this time of the year. Limits of good solid Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) along with Flounder (Flounder, Southern) and Redfish (Drum, Red) are being brought to the cleaning shed most every day. After this little cool front gets out of here today or tomorrow southeast wind will return for some good fishing through the end of the week. Call and ask Savannah or Haley about availability for the rest of the month.
Capt. Buddy Oakes Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
www.hackberryrodandgun.com
March 14, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Anglers have been catching a lot of Speckled Trout. They are biting well on slow suspending baits such as MirrOdines. Water clarity has been great and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are turning up along the whole chain into Lake Charles. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) have been great as well as they begin to move back in around the marsh areas. Chartreuse or white are the two hottest colors so far.
BAIT REPORT – Shad and Mullet are swimming this week.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesTackle
March 7, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Between now and the first of May is the best time here on Lake Calcasieu to hook up with one of the big sow trout that roam this estuary. Catches of Redfish along the east bank of the lake have been good when we can get out. Strong winds have kept most anglers at the dock for the last few days. I won’t say the spring Flounder (Flounder, Southern) run has started but good amounts of the flat fish have been caught along the channel when you can find clean water.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com www.hackberryrodandgun.com
March 1, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) fishing has picked up on the North End this week. Redfish (Drum, Red) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are great in Big Lake. Chartreuse Gulp Swimming Mullet is your best bet to catch them on a moving tide. As long as the nice weather holds up we expect this bite to improve into the weekend.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
February 21, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Dirty water left over from last week’s strong west wind is clearing and holding good fish. A lot of guides have also been fishing on the North end of the lake where cleaner water is much easier to find. Most any soft plastic that you have in your box will work under a cork as long as it’s Chartreuse. Special thanks to Zachery Franklin for holding his bachelor party here at the lodge. Captain Travis, Brent and Jeff rounded up big limits of Redfish (Drum, Red) as well as some Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern). Way to go guys.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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February 14, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Last week produced a mixed bag of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Redfish (Drum, Red) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) for fishermen on the lake. Two or three days last week strong winds from both the west and the east slowed the bite but when it stopped on Saturday and Sunday good catches made it back to the cleaning table. Most of the lake was pretty muddy from the strong winds but guide Brent Slusher and others found the Red fishing action good in clean, fishable water in the intercostal and salt ditch. Brent allowed the best baits were chartreuse Little John’s as well as Berkley gulp rigged on a lead head and tipped with a little dead Shrimp.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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February 10, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – We are still catching a lot of Redfish (Drum, Red) in the area. Gulp Shrimp and Gulp Grubs are your best bet to hook them. Fish the moving tide for a more productive bite. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are also being caught. Anglers are also catching White Trout (Seatrout, Sand) on slow sinking suspending baits. Like most inshore fish, plan to be on the water during moving tide.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
February 2, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Hot Redfish (Drum, Red) action on the South end of the lake continues to provide our fishermen with lots of half shell fillets for the grill. Check out this week’s recipe for a great redfish stew that hits the spot during this time of year. Guide Devon Fontenot and his crew strung some nice Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) while wading on the north end throwing Corky Fat boys and Hackberry Hustlers rigged on the lightest lead head available. We are booking our February and early March trips now so call toll free at 1-888-762-3391 and check availability so you and your buddies can get in on the action. We are catching fish both wading and out of the boat.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com www.hackberryrodandgun.com
January 24,2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Redfish (Drum, Red) on the South end of the lake is on fire. Most all of the fish are perfect eating slot fish and have been caught on almost anything. Chartreuse curly tail Berkley gulp on the bottom as well as any bright color Hackberry Hustler will get you a tackle busting Redfish almost every time. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are coming off the reefs in West cove on Gulp tipped with a little bit of dead Shrimp under a cork. Don’t miss this Winter opportunity to come catch some fish here on the lake either out of the boat or let us take you and you buddies wade fishing for some big topwater Trout this time of the year. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and check availability while the bite is on.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com www.hackberryrodandgun.com
January 20, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – We are seeing a lot of anglers wade fishing this week. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are taking suspending lures such as Paul Brown Fatboys along with slow sinking baits. The Redfish (Drum, Red) are great as well. They are taking Berkley Gulp in Chartreuse. They have been active for the last month or so. A moving tide is your best time to fish.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
January 11, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Hey anglers! In order to bring you valuable, up to date content such as regulations, GPS Hotspots, and BRAND NEW features the Pro Angler App Pro Reports will be returning the week of January 16, 2017. Please feel free to take a look at last week’s reports for an idea of what’s biting or give your favorite local bait shop a shout! The Pro Angler App looks forward to bringing you lots of exciting changes as we kick off 2017!
Pro Angler Team
January 6, 2017
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – The weather is cool and the weather is hit or miss. With the recent cold front the fish may be a bit mixed up. Once things warm up the bite will even out. Redfish (Drum, Red) will typically take Gulp and Shrimp when the tides are running. With the cooler temperatures they will likely be schooled up on the bottom so fish lower and slower to catch them.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 27, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Anglers are fishing for Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) using slow sinking suspending bait such as MirrOlure MirrOdines and Fat Boys. Cast them on the oyster reefs up around Turners Bay, Long Point and East Bank. Redfishing (Drum, Red) should continue to be good on a moving tide along the banks. We expect this bite to forecast into the holiday week. The Pro Angler Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We look forward to bringing you more great reports in 2017!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 21, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Anglers are fishing for Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) using slow sinking suspending bait such as MirrOlure MirrOdines and Fat Boys. Cast them on the oyster reefs up around Turners Bay, Long Point and East Bank. Redfishing (Drum, Red) should continue to be good on a moving tide along the banks. We expect this bite to forecast into the holiday week. The Pro Angler Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We look forward to bringing you more great reports in 2017!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 15, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – There are a lot of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) being caught on soft plastics such as MirrOlure Lil’ Johns. Darker colors are working well with the recent rain. Purple and Glow with a dark or chartreuse tail are best. Redfish (Drum, Red) have been productive. Catch them on Gulp Shrimp imitation lures. They aren’t too picky about colors, they have been eating everything. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are tailing off but the run as been great. Chartreuse and white grubs will still work to hook leftover fish. Fish a moving tide for the best bite.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 9, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Anglers are doing a lot of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) fishing with Berkley Gulp’s Swimming Mullet. Trout are also biting this week. They (Seatrout, Spotted) are taking MirrOlure Lil John’s on a quarter oz leadhead. Suspending baits are also productive. Paul Brown Fat Boys are a good choice.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 2, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Flounder (Flounder, Southern) and Redfish (Drum, Red) are being caught by our clients on the cast and blast trips. They are being caught a bit later in the day as the duck hunting is all in the morning. Fish during the outgoing tide along the Ship Channel for Flounder using Berkley Gulp tipped with Shrimp. Reds are on the jetties when you can get out and get them. Cracked Crab and cut Mullet are a bit more productive.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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November 23, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – The Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) are biting at night using small Spoons and MirrOlure Lil Johns. During the day anglers are searching under the birds. The fish are mostly small at this point. Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are running out of the marsh and taking Pink/Chartreuse Gulp Swimming Mullet. This is the same bait to use for Redfish (Drum, Red). Fish the Flounder fairly shallow in the cuts of the marsh. Specks are in 8 ft or less. Reds are a bit more spread out in the marsh. Quarter oz jigheads with soft plastics work well for them.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
November 18, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – The fishing is decent and we expect things to improve after the upcoming cold front. The weather has been mild for this time of year so the cold should heat up the bite. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are turning on. They will last another month before the wind down. Flounder fishing is good and the Redfish are improving. The Flounder (Flounder, Southern) will slow down soon as well however the Reds (Drum, Red) will keep improving. Flounder will take jigs in the current through the channels leading to the gulf. They make a run offshore so they school up to make a mass movement.
BAIT REPORT – There is still a lot of bait in the water.
Capt. Eric Rue Calcasieu Charters
337-598-4700
erue@calcasieucharters.com www.calcasieucharters.com
November 9, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – We are seeing a lot of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) starting up recently. Nice limits of Flounder are coming up from both sides of Ships Channel on the South end of the lake. Cold fronts are moving in so the whole estuary areas should light up. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are under the Shrimp in the lake. Look for the birds to find them. You can get easy limits on soft plastics, MirrOlures and Little Johns. Redfish (Drum, Red) bite year round and they are doing well. There has been a lot of rain as of late so the marshes are a bit mixed up.
BAIT REPORT – White Shrimp are running into the lake. Find them under the birds.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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November 3, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – Everyone loves November for many reasons. I can think of 5 or 6 right off the top of my head but catching fish on big lake is right at the top of my list. Cooler mornings have got the white Shrimp moving out of the marsh just about every day. It’s not uncommon to look around Turner’s bay very early in the morning and see 5 or 6 sets of diving seagulls diving over concentrations of Speckled trout (Seatrout, Spotted). The fish are on the smaller side but those small 13 inch & 14 inch fish are the best in eating anyway. When getting into a flock of gulls they will bite on anything and the action is quick as you can cast. Come check it out by calling toll free at 888.752.3391
BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are moving out of the marsh.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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October 26, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Early and quick catches of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) continue to come from diving seagulls and drifting oyster reefs on the south end of the lake. Live bait is available but is not necessary for anglers fishing with soft plastics under a popping cork. Fishermen dragging along the bottom with Berkley gulp on a light lead head continue to bring in limits of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) on outgoing tides on both sides of the ship channel. Big Redfish (Drum, Red) are still catchable at the Cameron jetties while soaking cut Mullet and crack Crab.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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October 19, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The full October moon has been causing some strong tides that have slowing catching a bit this past week. Catches of 20 to 30 fish has been common for most boats each day. Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been scattered but hefty Redfish (Drum, Red) are there for the taking and the Cameron Jetties. Lots of small Trout and Sand Trout (Seatrout, Sand) are being caught in big lake over oyster reefs and picking birds. Best baits have been a live offering and soft plastics rigged about 2 feet under a strike indicator (a popping cork for you purist). Tomorrow or the next day conditions here will change drastically. A cold front coming through and a dark moon will get things moving in the right direction.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com www.hackberryrodandgun.com
October 12, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The past few mornings a brisk north wind has put a little quicker step in everyone’s step around the lodge. Early morning boat rides require and a hoodie and by mid- morning short sleeves are back. Forget about the weather report FISHING IS SUPER. Lots of school Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) caught under diving seagulls on soft plastics or anything else you throw at them. Most of the bird action is all up and down the entire lake. It seems like most of our anglers want to go catch limits of Redfish (Drum, Red) and there is plenty of the tackle busting bruisers to be caught. From the jetties, the beach and west cove the red beauties are fun to catch not to mention REDFISH ON THE HALF SHELL. Catching the Louisiana flatfish (Flounder, Southern for you northers) is getting better every day. On both side of the ship channel is the place to be if you are going to flounder around for a while.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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October 5, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The past week could be summed up by saying October’s weather and fishing pattern is here! Each year we look forward to one of our favorite months to spend time on the lake. Lots of bird activity because these little cool fronts force the white Shrimp out of the marsh which makes for easy pickings for the diving gulls. There were a couple of days we were able to fish the rocks in the surf last week with good results on live bait and Mirrolure Little John soft plastic. Opening Night Hackberry Hustlers on a light lead head were good early on Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) around the far west rock. October is filling very fast so call toll free at 888.762.3391 and check availability and get in on some of the hot fishing action in cool October.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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September 28, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – s September ends with not only good fishing we ended our early teal season with some really good trips to the marsh. In the short 2 week time our hunters managed to harvest just fewer than 450 of the fast flying ducks for the picking house. Our daily average was a very respectable 10 birds per blind. September is always a great month to be outdoors chasing alligators and limits of fish on the lake. What our system could use is a fairly good cold/cool front to move the rest of the fresh water out and start the white Shrimp dumping out of the marsh. Catching has been good with limits of smaller Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) coming from working birds on the south end while chunking soft plastics on a lead head under a cork. The bigger Trout are being taken using live Finger Mullet on the bottom. We still have a few opening for the great month of October so call toll free at 888.762.3391 and check availability.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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September 21, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Lots of diving sea gulls on the south end of the lake pointed the way to quick limits of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) with some Redfish (Drum, Red) mixed in. A lot of the Trout were on the smaller side but the action was hot and heavy. Best baits were LSU (purple/chartreuse) Hackberry Hustlers fished tight lined. Other good offerings were Mirrour’s Little John’s in the East Beast color. Big tackle busting’ Redfish are being caught in the marsh and at the Cameron jetties on cut Mullet. A lot of these super fishing trips are coming after a big day in the duck blind and a big bowl of Tina’s famous GUMBO. What could be better? Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and check availability for the last week of the season.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com www.hackberryrodandgun.com
September 14, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The saltier water is still mostly along the ship channel south of 9 Mile and is holding loads quite a few monster Reds (Drum Red). Live shrimp and Mullet under a popping cork was a popular choice among fishermen when available. Capt. Mike had a great week bringing loads of big reds to the cleaning table. Hackberry Hustlers proved lethal on Big Ole Redfish and some really nice sized Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), and lots of them! Night fishing on the one and only Night Stalker was a great success for many landing quite a few huge Bull Reds! Along with the awesome week of fishing, opening weekend of Teal Season proved a great success for most hunters. Great week for fishing AND hunting! Overall, a great week of fishing, moving us into what looks to be a very productive hunting season here at the lodge! Give us a call at 888.762.3391 to get in on the action and get your unforgettable trip booked today!!!!
OFFSHORE – Even though the August heat is still among us, the fishing has been immensely successful south end and offshore, as well. Capt. Travis Spicer caught a trio of gorgeous Ling (Cobia) offshore.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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September 6, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The rain has moved out, but left lots of freshwater in the lake. As Augusts hot weather is still hanging around, the fishing has picked up tremendously on the south end. The saltier water is along the ship channel south of 9 Mile and is holding loads of small trout and quite a few Reds (Drum, Red). Because of all the freshwater, live Shrimp have been hard to keep alive so live Mullet under a popping cork was a popular choice among fishermen when available. Capt. Travis Spicer caught quite a few Reds on live Mullet as well as Purple and Chartreuse LSU Hackberry Hustlers. Capt. Zach also caught a limit of trout on East Beast Hackberry Hustlers at the Cameron Jetties where the water is very fishable. When the weather allows, we are able to run out to the short rigs just of the beach. Overall, a great week of fishing now that the weather has cleared up.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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September 2, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Most of last week was spent either waiting out or dodging thunder showers here on the lake for most fishermen. When you could get out finger Mullet was the bait of choice under a popping cork. Because of the fresh water coming down the system it has been hard to keep live Shrimp alive. The good news is if we can get down on the south end around the Cameron jetties the water is clear and salty. It has been a long time since we can remember this much rain and bad weather in August. We have had some good catches when we have been able to get away for the dock
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com www.hackberryrodandgun.com
August 23, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Last week as South Louisiana took a beating from soaking rains both south and north of I 10, we on the far west dodged a major bullet. Our friends to the East of us experienced a terrible tragedy with major flooding and heavy rains for days. We are told there were over 40,000 homes damaged in the flood, and even more families displaced. Many residents on this side of the state continue to donate and help with assistance to the flood victims. We would ask that you make a donation to the Red Cross and designate it for the Louisiana Flood Victims, and please continue to pray for them. The rains continued into late Thursday, allowing us to have a very productive weekend on the Lake. As we were able to fish, most of the catches came in from the South End of West Cove. Fishermen leaving the dock on Friday morning were very excited after four days canceled from heavy rain. Lots of small fish are in the system right now, but never fear, September and October are near with bigger fish on the way! Most all of our fish were caught on live Shrimp and finger-Mullet with early morning catches caught on Hackberry Hustlers rigged under a leg-head and a popping cork. (Drum, Red)(Seatrout, Spotted)
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
August 17, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Hackberry and Lake Calcasieu dodged all of the really heavy rain that began on Thursday and moved across most of the State of Louisiana. Most of the rain stopped Sunday afternoon so we will be back on the lake today. The bad news is our friends up north and east got hammered and need our prayers. Whatever fresh water runoff we get won’t affect our fishing much because this time of the year we are fishing on the south end of the system anyway. As you know August is the time to fish along the beachfront and the Cameron Jetties when the water is clean. It’s my favorite time of the year (before September gets here).
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
August 9, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – August is one of the best months we have here on our lake with catches of limits of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). The wind turned out of the west Saturday and Sunday but the first 5 days were gangbusters. The bite last week was along the ship channel with live Finger Mullet and Shrimp. The bite was very early and was pretty much over around 9:00 or so after the tide turned strong to the south. Those headed off the shore earlier in the week caught limits of solid Trout very quickly and came back into chase Redfish (Drum, Red) to fill out their day. Today is only the 8th and you have a lot of August left to get over here to take advantage of our August special and get in on some of this hot action. Call toll free now at 888.762.3391
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
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August 3, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – July 2016 will be remembered for big limits of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), good catches of big tackle busting Redfish (Drum, Red) and a fair number of solid Tripletail. Live bait proved to be the fisherman’s best friend (in terms of catching) during the month. Many of our fishermen are looking for that late summer bite usually along the ship channel this time of the year. Well it ain’t here yet so stay tuned because it could be any day now. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and reserve a spot for you and a couple of friends to come experience some of the hottest fishing on the whole Gulf Coast.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
July 27, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Our customers are catching fish this week! Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) has been really good. They are in their summer pattern. They are running up and down the ship channel, jetty, surf and close platforms. Redfish (Drum, Red) are mediocre this week. They can be found from the intracoastal and to the North. There aren’t many to the South except for the Jetty. There are also some Tripletail in the bay. Fish the buoys off the shore, floating debris and grass lines. The live bait bite has been the ticket with Shrimp or Finger Mullet.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
July 20, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Good weather and good catches of solid Redfish (Drum, Red), Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Tripletail this past week. Calm seas past the Cameron jetties invited fishermen out to slam a few Tripletail early in the week. Tossing a live Shrimp in front of the hard fighting fish was just the ticket. Solid Trout and big hard fighting bull Reds were coming from the big jetties most every day on live finger Mullet and free Shrimping the little morsel along the weak tide. Mirrorlure’s little john and Hackberry Hustlers rigged under a light lead head work really good drifting oyster reefs on the south end of the lake.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
July 15, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Much of the fresh water that has been hanging around our system for the last few weeks is making its way out. We are beginning to get some of that good green tint back in the water all up and down the system. Most limits of solid Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are coming from the west cove area on live Shrimp offered under a popping cork. Captain Guy Stansel has been scoring some big tackle busting Redfish (Drum, Red) for customers fishing with bait at the Cameron Jetties. The rest of July and the month of August will be great months to score here on the lake. Call the DUCKETTS toll free at 888.762.3391 and get a area to come get in on some of the hot action here at the lodge.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
July 6, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The long weekend has produced a great bite for anglers that hit the water. We saw Capt. Don and his deckhand, Hunter bring in an awesome catch of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) on the night bite. The daytime Trout have also been hitting in various sizes but great numbers. There are also some monster Reds (Drum, Red) mixed in. The afternoon bite has produced some great sizes of Tripletail as well. The secret number is 888.762.3391.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
June 28, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – As the last of the freshwater runoff disappears on the tide catches of solid Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are showing up under big sets of working gulls in west cove and around the old engine area. Frighten Shrimp jumping out of the water trying to escape certain death in the month of a fish end up in the trout belly and then the cooler. Now that’s the cycle on big lake. Catches of solid Tripletail are there for the catching just outside the big jetties if you fish them with live Shrimp. As most of you know July and August are months to catch a lot of fish but you gotta go so call toll free and get one of the ladies in the office check availability. The secret number is 888.762.3391.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
June 21, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Areas of clean and salty water have been hard to find throughout the lake but fishermen have been catching good numbers of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) when they do. Stubborn west wind most all last week kept out catches at a minimum. But this week is a new week and favorable south and southeast wind will prevail most every day for the next 10 days or so. Call toll free at 888-762-3391 and check availability for the next few weeks.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
June 14, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – What a great spring and early summer we have had here on Lake Calcasieu. In lieu of early rains and some on again off again winds we have had the best three months of catching we have had in the last 5 years or so. Basically the hottest action has come from the far south end of the lake. High tides have kept the fresh water up to the north and catching has been very good to the south. Very good catches of solid Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been coming from the short rigs in the gulf and the rock along the beach when the clean water gets that far in. A lot of bird action continues in the lake and west cove with live Shrimp and soft plastics being the best baits. MirrOlure makes Eel type bait called Little John that has been very good rigged under a lead head. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and let us get you booked for a light tackle saltwater fishing trip here in southwest Louisiana.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
June 9, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – In between rain squalls a little wind and some excited and dedicated fishermen catches this past week were (on a scale of 1/10) at least a 7. Lots of limits of trout and redfish came from a lot of different places here in our estuary. Throughout most of last week big sets of working gulls pointed the way to easy pickings. In fact yesterday morning about 9:30 there were 2 sets of diving gulls right out in front of the pier just out of casting distance (I tried em) The west cove area has been paying off with bird action and good numbers of trout holding over oyster reefs. Good catches of redfish have been coming from the oyster bayou marsh on the south end of the lake.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
June 9, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – In between rain squalls a little wind and some excited and dedicated fishermen catches this past week were (on a scale of 1/10) at least a 7. Lots of limits of trout and redfish came from a lot of different places here in our estuary. Throughout most of last week big sets of working gulls pointed the way to easy pickings. In fact yesterday morning about 9:30 there were 2 sets of diving gulls right out in front of the pier just out of casting distance (I tried em) The west cove area has been paying off with bird action and good numbers of trout holding over oyster reefs. Good catches of redfish have been coming from the oyster bayou marsh on the south end of the lake.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
June 1, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole
INSHORE – May ends on the lake with good catches of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted), Redfish (Drum, Red) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) mostly for the entire month. June our fishing really kicks in with big numbers of fish coming from basically all over the estuary. It’s really one of our best productive times with excellent catches from working sets of diving gulls as well as drifting oyster reefs. Solid limits of Trout and Redfish will also come from the Cameron jetties and the beach rocks will be very productive during clean water periods. As you can see June offers excellent fishing opportunities to limit out here on lake. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and don’t miss an opportunity to come and see for yourself.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
May 24, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – After a couple of days of wind and rain Big Lake are paying off today for those fishing with live Shrimp. Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) are coming from sets of diving seagulls in the lake. A couple of days last week when the surf flattened out the rock groins along the beach were holding some solid Speckled Trout. Several of the guides told me the water didn’t have a lot of clarity but was clear enough to catch em’. Most Redfish (Drum, Red) are coming from the marsh using live bait under a cork and when you find them limits were caught very quickly. The next couple of months will bring us some of the best fishing of the year so get a boat scheduled for you and some friends now by calling toll free at 888.762.3391.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
May 18, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – What a great week of catching this past week here in southwest Louisiana. Solid limits of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have been coming from under big sets of working gulls early in the morning using Berkley gulp and Hackberry Hustlers. Three or four days last week the gulf was flat and inviting for anglers looking for action. Trips outside the jetties paid off with some fishermen catching Speckled Trout and a few brought back some good size tripletail for the cleaning table. Most all of the Redfish were caught in west cove and the south end of the lake. The best bait was live shrimp that have been plentiful at the bait house. Between now and mid-July our fishing reaches its peak so call us toll free at 888.762.3391 and get a boat booked.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
May 12, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Last week was a good week for limits of Speckled Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) coming to the dock here on big lake. The South end near the weirs was especially good on an outgoing tide most days. The best bait seems to be live Shrimp under a cork, and Berkley gulp rigged up on a quarter lead head has paid off with good catches of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) almost every day. Yesterday and today we are getting some strong south winds but from Tuesday on the rest of the week look’s very good. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and get hooked up with some great fishing here at the Speckled Trout Capital of the World!
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
May 6, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Fishing last week held up very good considering the on again off again weather. Limits of solid Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) caught on live Shrimp under a cork came from West cove, Turner bay as well as black lake on the far west side of Hackberry. Other than live shrimp many of the good baits have been any Hackberry Hustler with a chartreuse tail as well as H & H’s three inch Cacahoe Minnow in the black/Chartreuse combination. Longtime Guide Jimmy Deason allows that one of his favorite baits this past week has been the baby bull minnow in the Opening Night color. All of these very popular soft plastics were all rigged on quarter ounce lead heads.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
April 26, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Good catches of both Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Flounder (Flounder, Southern) are coming from both ends of the lake. Live Shrimp under popping cork fishing over an oyster reef in west cove have been yielding limits of Speckled trout for the box. There has been some very solid 3, 4, and 5 pounder mixed in with some of the smaller and better eating fish. The spring Flounder run continues to be good up on the north end dredging baits along the bottom. Spicer’s marine has been able to hold fair numbers of live shrimp and the supply should only get better in the next few weeks as the fresh water moves on out. Soft plastics baits like Hackberry Hustlers, little john’s and TTF’s Texas trout killer have been the got to baits.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
April 20, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Every year April is a toss-up. There are good days, average days and not so good days. It’s more weather drive than most of the summer months. Kirk said the salinity content is headed north and recent trout limits are proving he’s right on. Recently good catches of trout have been coming from the south end of big lake and the west cove area. He allowed that flounder fishing continues to be very good in the marsh catching them on quarter ounce jigs using Hackberry Hustlers and chartreuse Berkley gulp. The shrimp have moved in and most days our guides can get live bait for the day. As the shrimp continue to show up there should be some picking gulls pointing to the trout for easy picking.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
April 12, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Most of our anglers for the past few days having been fighting strong winds that have mudded most of the lake. That’s the bad news. The good news is there are spots of clean water to be found on the south bank. Guide Mike Bares reports some solid trout down in that area this past weekend using dark colored Hackberry Hustlers rigged on light lead heads. Good catches of Flounder (Flounder, Southern) continue to come to the dock each day with most of them being caught in black lake on new penny gulp. Call toll free at 888.762.3391 and take advantage of the last two weeks of our specially priced, fully guided trips until the end of April.
Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
April 5, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – There have been tons of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) swimming this week. There are also some Redfish (Drum, Red) however they are not nearly as hot as the Trout. The morning bite has been best for both. Live Shrimp has been most productive, however similar artificials such as a Vudu Shrimp by Egret will also work.
BAIT REPORT – We are beginning to see some Shrimp move back into the area.
Capt. Buddy Oakes Hackberry Rod and Gun
1-888-762-3391
captainbuddy@hackberryrodandgun.com http://www.hackberryrodandgun.com
April 1, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The weather has been keeping a lot of anglers off the water as of late. There has been a lot of flooding runoff that has affected the fishing as well. Anglers who decide to head out can look for cleaner water and throw artificial lures this week. The Redfish (Drum, Red) will have schooled up with the conditions however the Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) will have scattered due to the freshwater mix. We expect to see Flounder (Flounder, Southern) bounce back as well however this will have to wait until the water clears up. Gulp seems to be the favorite lure to throw for them. We hope to see conditions improve soon.
Capt. Eric Rue Calcasieu Charters
337-598-4700
erue@calcasieucharters.com http://www.calcasieucharters.com
March 21, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Things have slowed down a bit due to the rain and high winds muddying up the water. This should clear up within a week or two. There are still Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red) however you will need to put some time in to find them. Anglers are throwing artificials and changing the color selection to fit the muddy water. Black/chartreuse is a great option. Check out the Lake Charles Seminar on the first Tuesday of April. Give them a shout for more details.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesTackle
March 16, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Flounder (Flounder, Southern) has been caught on chartreuse gulp this week despite the unfavorable weather. This has been the main target as the offshore is pretty wiped out this week. We expect things to heat up soon with the Spring bite. Anglers getting prepared can always check out our Fish feature which provides tons of tips and tricks to keeping your lines tight.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesTackle
March 8, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – It’s fairly early season so far. A lot of fish have not quite heated up for the Spring season so many are spotty and inconsistent. The weather can also be a bit unreliable. We expect some great weather soon. Despite this we are are seeing Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Redfish (Drum, Red). Flounder (Flounder, Southern & Flounder, Gulf) are good right now and we expect this to continue for about 2 weeks until they slow down. Light, leadhead, quarter oz jigs, suspending lures and topwater jigs have been the best bet to hook them so far. Get in touch with Calcasieu Charters to reserve your Charter before they are all booked!
Capt. Eric Rue Calcasieu Charters
337-598-4700
erue@calcasieucharters.com http://www.calcasieucharters.com/
March 2, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Things have been good on both Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red). Suspending baits and topwaters are working well. When the tide is moving in or out provides the best fishing for anglers. This is throughout the morning however keep a watch on the tide for the best times. Pinks, oranges, and glow are the best colors to throw however black/chartreuse and chartreuse/gold will do well on rainy days. There is TONS of new inventory as well as NEW monthly seminars to check out at Lake Charles Tackle!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
www.facebook.com/LakeCharlesTackle
February 24, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The Reds (Drum, Red) have been on fire just about everywhere lately. It has been difficult to keep your bait in the water. There have also been some good Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) in the area as well. They are pretty spread out so far. They are as far North as the Inlet. Anglers are throwing mostly plastics this time of year. Soft plastics on jigs have produced the best results and MirrOlures have worked particularly well. Business is beginning to heat up so book your reservation before it’s gone!!
Mary Poe , Jeff Poe, Nick Poe Big Lake Guide Service
337-598-3268
http://www.biglakeguideservice.com/index.php
February 16, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – There have been some good size Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) being caught from shore, waders, and from the boat. This has been the main focus of most anglers so far this week. The bite is consistent and the sizes are pretty good. Live bait has been the best bet to hook them with the recent cooler weather having them slightly lethargic.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
February 10, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – A lot of anglers are wade fishing the rivers with suspended baits for Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) this week. Slow sinking baits have been the best for productivity. Look for Mullet to find the fish. The sizes have been decent and the bite is consistent. We expect this to continue into the weekend.
BAIT REPORT – There is some Mullet swimming this week.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
February 4, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – There are quite a few Specks (Seatrout, Spotted) in the area depending on the weather and how strong the wind is. Suspending baits such as Mirrolures have been a great set up this week. Lots of anglers are wade fishing as well. Most of the anglers are sticking to the North side of the lake this week.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
January 28, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – This time of year Redfish (Drum, Red) start schooling up in in some of the deeper holes and channels. They can be found on the some of the flats as well when the water is up. Slower presentations like slowly bouncing soft plastic along the bottom is a good approach in cold weather. Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) will be near the mouths of the bayou. There’s now a Vudu shrimp with a rattle in it that has received lots of praise by anglers for both Trout and Redfish while fished slowly in the colder water.
Pro Angler Team
January 22, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The fishing has been consistent in this area so far. Most anglers are fishing with suspended baits and doing well as the water has cleared up and the rain has stopped. There is still some mud around but that has not prevented anglers from heading out. They are finding the most success using a slow stealthy approach to fish. The lure does not need to be quick but more lethargic. Anglers are mostly catching Reds (Drum, Red) however when they do hook a Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) it is almost guaranteed to be a good size. Best colors to throw this week are orange and chartreuse.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
January 15, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The weather has been quite cold in the area as of late. The wind has also deterred a lot of anglers from heading out on the water. The sheltered lagoons and bayous are a great place to fish this week and anglers are catching good sizes of Sheepshead on the troll. Some anglers are tipping with Shrimp however you can never go wrong with Fiddler Crabs. There have been no signs of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) so far however we expect to see them turn up again soon, and in good sizes with the cold weather.
Capt. Cliff
RodnReel.com
January 15, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The weather has been quite cold in the area as of late. The wind has also deterred a lot of anglers from heading out on the water. The sheltered lagoons and bayous are a great place to fish this week and anglers are catching good sizes of Sheepshead on the troll. Some anglers are tipping with Shrimp however you can never go wrong with Fiddler Crabs. There have been no signs of Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) so far however we expect to see them turn up again soon, and in good sizes with the cold weather.
Capt. Cliff
RodnReel.com
January 6, 2016
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Fishing has been pretty steady in this area so far. The birds are working in the morning and the afternoon bite is great too. Slow bait presentations are producing a lot of success over the reefs while Mirrolure little Johns are great under the birds. Reds (Drum, Red) has been great as well. Plastics are the first choice of most anglers to reel in some good sizes.
BAIT REPORT – There are some big Mullet swimming this week.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 29, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) and Reds (Drum, Red) bite has continued to do well this week. Soft plastics with a leadhead are still the preference for these fish however they will also chase after mirrolures or mirrodines. Basically any spinning bait will produce good results. The water has been fairly clear despite a bit of rough weather lately. The cold front moving in should heat up the bite even more and bring in bigger sizes of Trout as well.
BAIT REPORT – There are still both Shad and Mullet running so far this week. There’s lots of new inventory at Lake Charles Tackle just in time for the holidays! Stop by and check it out!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 21, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – There has been a lot of rain and the weather has been so up and down it has not been an easy week of fishing. The conditions may have mixed up the water quite a bit and anglers are unable to tell how the bite will be once the storm passes. We expect to still see some Reds (Drum, Red) and Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) once thing calm down. The cold may have moved out some of the Flounder but we will have to wait and see. There’s lots of new inventory at Lake Charles Tackle just in time for the holidays! Stop by and check it out!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 14, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – There is some great action from the inshore this week. Lots of big Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) have made their way in now with the cooler weather. They are nice and chunky for the winter season. Suspending baits, anything moving slow under the surface of the water, has been the best bet to hook them. Reds (Drum, Red) have also been unstoppable this week. They are so thick it’s been difficult to keep a hook in the water. Reds aren’t picky about what they hit either. Anything that lands in front of them, they will eat. Shrimp or similar artificials is always a good bet. Finally there are still some Flounder (Flounder, Southern & Flounder, Gulf) hanging around and are loving gulp swimming Mullet in chartreuse. They are not as populated however the bite is there for anglers who are targeting them and putting some time in.
BAIT REPORT – So far this week there are no reports of bait coming in. Most anglers are moving towards artificials at this point. There’s lots of new inventory at Lake Charles Tackle just in time for the holidays! Stop by and check it out!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 9, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The main target in the area this week has been Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). Anglers have been catching them under the birds using soft plastics. Glow, chartreuse, chicken on a chain and Shrimp colors have been the preference so far. Tightlining on a quarter oz jighead has been the ideal setup. The Red (Drum, Red) bite has been great as well on the East side of the lake. They are hitting mainly the same bait as the Trout but are particularly loving the berkley gulp swim Mullet. When the next cold snap sets in, the Reds will begin to move to more open water while the Trout size and bite will increase dramatically.
BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are making their way out to the gulf which is a great time to stock up on live bait before they are gone. There have also been reports of Shad swimming in the shallow water this week as well. There’s lots of new inventory at Lake Charles Tackle just in time for the holidays! Stop by and check it out!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
December 3, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – There was a solid start to the Flounder (Flounder, Southern & Flounder, Gulf) last week however it has plateaued at this point due to the weather warming back up. The next cold snap is expected to bring an increased bite. When they are on they have been hitting a chartreuse swimming Mullet by gulp. It has been the top seller so far. There have also been some good sized Reds (Drum, Red) in the marsh along with some hit and miss Trout (Seatrout, Spotted). They have been spotty however when anglers find a pocket they are coming up in good sizes. Anything suspended that is moving slow has been working well as the fish are beginning to become less active. Bait under a cork is a great bet.
OFFSHORE – Similar to last week, the high winds have deterred most anglers from heading to the offshore this week. There are currently no reports for this area yet however if the conditions lie down and anglers decide to head out to the water they can always consult our Tips feature which provides additional information and suggestions to help improve the catch. Lake Charles Tackle can also provide a great up to the minute fishing report so everyone knows exactly what to expect on the water.
BAIT REPORT – The only bait swimming at this time has been some big adult Mullet and big Croaker. Shrimp and Shad are pretty much gone at this time of year. There’s lots of new inventory at Lake Charles Tackle just in time for the holidays! Stop by and check it out!
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
November 26, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Similar to last week, the high winds have deterred most anglers from heading to the offshore this week. There are currently no reports for this area yet however if the conditions lie down and anglers decide to head out to the water for the holiday they can always consult our Tips feature which provides additional information and suggestions to help improve the catch. Lake Charles Tackle can also provide a great up to the minute fishing report so everyone knows exactly what to expect on the water.
OFFSHORE – Similar to last week, the high winds have deterred most anglers from heading to the offshore this week. There are currently no reports for this area yet however if the conditions lie down and anglers decide to head out to the water for the holiday they can always consult our Tips feature which provides additional information and suggestions to help improve the catch. Lake Charles Tackle can also provide a great up to the minute fishing report so everyone knows exactly what to expect on the water.
BAIT REPORT – Shrimp have pretty much moved out at this point and Mullet has become quite scarce. The spotty Mullet hanging around is a bigger size so most anglers are turning to artificial this week.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
November 20, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – Conditions in this area have not been ideal for this time of year. The wind is continues to blow pretty strong along with the the unseasonably warm temperatures and mixed water has made fishing difficult. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite his continued to do well despite these factors and they are coming up in both good sizes and numbers. They are all hiding in the reefs so anglers are using the birds to find them. High water systems have pushed more Reds (Drum, Red) into the marsh which anglers have been hooking with live Shrimp and Flies. Flounder, Gulf have turned up very sporadically and are chasing a berkley gulp swim Mullet with a curl tail grub.
OFFSHORE – Wind and rain has deterred many anglers from heading offshore this week. There are currently no offshore trips to report however if conditions lay down and fishermen decide to head to the deeper water they can always consult our Tips feature which provides additional suggestions and information that could help improve the catch.
BAIT REPORT – Shrimp seem to be the only bait swimming as of now. Mullet, Hardheads and Ladyfish have moved out.
Capt. Tom Fishing Tom Guide Service
318-675-9114
http://www.fishingtom.net/
November 10, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The fishing has been doing very well lately. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been fantastic under the birds and along the reefs. They are loving Mirrolures and Sand Eels either on their own or on a jighead. Anglers have been heading out in the early morning or late evening to hook Trout. The cooler weather has made them more prominent. Redfish (Drum, Red) have also been plentiful going after the same bait as the Trout, and generally found in the same areas. They have been reported in various sizes. Flounder, Gulf are another shallow water fish that are hungry right now. Berkley gulp swim Mullet with a curl tail grub is the number one choice for anglers in this area. They are using them on a jighead. Overall, artificials seem to be the more popular choice for inshore fishing.
OFFSHORE – There isn’t a whole lot going on in the deeper water at this time. Snapper, Lane is biting at the 10-20 mile range. They are going after hair jigs with a curly tail grub if it’s swimming in front of them. Otherwise the seasonal weather has made offshore fishing fairly scattered. Anglers that do head out can always consult Lake Charles Tackle for an up to the minute report.
BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are beginning to move out of the marshes and making their way through the lake to the gulf. There are tons of them however once they leave Mullet will become more prominent. OF NOTE – Keep your eyes open for Black Friday deals coming up very soon.
Lake Charles Tackle
337-479-2999
November 10, 2015
Holly Beach/Cameron/Creole Fishing Report
INSHORE – The fishing has been doing very well lately. The Trout (Seatrout, Spotted) bite has been fantastic under the birds and along the reefs. They are loving Mirrolures and Sand Eels either on their own or on a jighead. Anglers have been heading out in the early morning or late evening to hook Trout. The cooler weather has made them more prominent. Redfish (Drum, Red) have also been plentiful going after the same bait as the Trout, and generally found in the same areas. They have been reported in various sizes. Flounder, Gulf are another shallow water fish that are hungry right now. Berkley gulp swim Mullet with a curl tail grub is the number one choice for anglers in this area. They are using them on a jighead. Overall, artificials seem to be the more popular choice for inshore fishing.
OFFSHORE – There isn’t a whole lot going on in the deeper water at this time. Snapper, Lane is biting at the 10-20 mile range. They are going after hair jigs with a curly tail grub if it’s swimming in front of them. Otherwise the seasonal weather has made offshore fishing fairly scattered. Anglers that do head out can always consult Lake Charles Tackle for an up to the minute report.
BAIT REPORT – Shrimp are beginning to move out of the marshes and making their way through the lake to the gulf. There are tons of them however once they leave Mullet will become more prominent. OF NOTE – Keep your eyes open for Black Friday deals coming up very soon.
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