| If you are looking for excellent inshore and coastal | | | | you may do well to employ a guide who is familiar |
| fishing, try Louisiana saltwater fishing, which is | | | | with the waters, the location for various types of |
| renowned as some of the best fishing in the Gulf of | | | | fish to target, and the best baits to use to get to |
| Mexico. | | | | these fish. One of the favorite fish for first-timers is |
| The Calcasieu Estuary, which is made up of the | | | | the bull redfish, also referred to by some as the bull |
| Calcasieu River and Ship Channel running from Lake | | | | red drum. Why are these species so popular among |
| Charles to the Gulf of Mexico, is a great place for | | | | beginners? What advantage is there to the pursuit of |
| such a journey, especially if you are looking to get | | | | this type of fishing? |
| your hands on some trout. | | | | First of all, in the Gulf of Mexico, you'll find that a lot |
| Of course, trout aren't the only gamefish you'll find in | | | | of targeted species prefer deep waters, meaning |
| this area. There are plenty of different species to | | | | that you have to take a boat offshore to find them. |
| choose from, including speckled trout, redfish, and | | | | However, when targeting bull redfish, you can often |
| even a few stray flounder. You may also be able to | | | | carry a rod, reel, and ice chest out to your favorite |
| reel in some sheepshead, ladyfish, and croakers, not | | | | spot on the shore and catch them in the surf. You |
| to mention the various species of trout like black, | | | | can achieve success from some areas of the beach, |
| drum, and sand trout. | | | | work from a bridge, or even find a nice spot on a |
| Head out toward the oil platforms near shore and | | | | jetty from which you can cast a line. |
| you may be able to locate some king or Spanish | | | | Depending on how long you intend to stay and be |
| mackerel, tripletail, bluefish, snapper, pompano, bull | | | | patient, you may want to think about carrying along |
| redfish, cobia, jack crevalle, and even sharks. | | | | lawn chairs, an umbrella (to shield you from intense |
| Obviously, with the right equipment and location, | | | | sun, especially when Louisiana saltwater fishing in the |
| Louisiana fishing can offer a diverse crop of critters | | | | summer), a radio, refreshments (including plenty of |
| that will never disappoint an adventurous angler. | | | | liquids to keep hydrated), and anything else to set up |
| The first time you head out on a fishing excursion, | | | | for the day. |