Welcome to this weeks fishing report, brought to you by Smith Optics the best fishing shades on the planet! We are going to discuss two by topics this week and those are fishing conditions and fall fishing. Just in the heat of summer we are all getting together exhausted but the fishing is red hot ! We are catching lots of Bull Reds in the sound on pogey’s, what you want to focus is on flipping baits and big drifting slicks... pop pop and hold on!! Also the trout bite on the reefs and rigs has been pretty solid as well. Slot reds continue to offer a good fight and bring tons of smiles. Our whole goal this time of year is to leave super super early and beat the heat we call it. A typical trip runs from 5:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m, with more or less time depending on the trip.

Our second part of this report is all about Fall Fishing In Hopedale and Delacroix. All’s I’m going to say is you better book now !! This year is booking very fast , and the lodging even books faster. So if you want to get in please book soon !! You can expect this fall to be one for the record books!! Call now 504-919-3384!!

Thanks y’all,
Captain Justin

We haven’t been able to get offshore much because of the crazy storms and weather, but the inshore has been absolutely incredible. We’ve been smashing them on the calm days, windy days, and even in the rain. Watching big upper slot and bull redfish come up and nail some giant mullet is pretty awesome!!!!! We had anyone from super experienced anglers to making little kids dreams come true. No matter the skill level we have a trip for you!! Bring some friends or family and come on down and enjoy some great food and fishing right here in New Orleans Louisiana!

Capt. Justin Collison
Hopedale. Delacroix and Lake Pontchartrain Fishing Charters

The offshore snapper bite is still absolutely incredible, like I said last week it’s probably the best mangrove fishing I’ve ever seen. They are big and they are mean, probably one of the hardest fighting fish you can literally catch. The key to catching them is chumming like crazy. If you think you are chumming a lot , chum some more !! The red snapper are also stacked up , I’m finding them anywhere from 60 feet of water to 200 feet.

Moving on to the Inshore , the time is now! The last couple of Inshore trips have been absolutely insane ! Look for giant rafts of mullet on the outer edges of the marsh and set up and fish directly into the schools. If you aren’t around The bait you are not going to be in the fish, there is so many ( dead zones ) so keep grinding until you find them. The water is beautiful right now is so many places , the other day we were catching reds on the left on the grass line and casting out to the right for trout. Right now is a perfect time to come on down to New Orleans with your family and book a trip of a lifetime with Me and Nola Sight Fishing. We greatly appreciate all of our customers.

Until next week tight lines and calm seas,
Captain Justin

This weeks fishing report is all about Snapper, the Snapper bite is on fire. Just because you can only keep Red Snapper on the weekends ( Fri - Sunday ) doesn’t mean you can’t venture into the gulf and not fill the box with Giant Mangrove Snapper and many other great species. This year is one of the best years I’ve seen for the mangroves, they are thick if you know how to find them. This type of fishing is nonstop action so it would be great for families as well. The whole goal is to keep those kiddos busy so parents can relax, I’m very patient with kids and that’s one reason you should come with Nola sight fishing and plan your summer getaway now! We have you covered with top notch lodging and beautiful clean boats to get you on the water today! 

The inshore is still going strong with a solid redfish bite, plenty of fish on the outer edges and clean ponds. I started this whole business on the foundation of sight fishing so don’t forget we still do this! Up to two anglers can experience an unbelievable bite like no other in our crystal clear ponds!

Until next week I wish y’all the best and tight lines! 

Capt. Justin Collison
Hopedale, Delacroix, Lake Pontchartrain Fishing Charters

Welcome to this weeks fishing’s report, I have several topics to discuss with you. One being that red snapper season just opened up and they are loaded on the near shore rigs. You can expect to catch them anywhere from 40-120 feet right now. Also you can catch some giant mangroves right now before they get all spooky as well.

On to the trout and reds , look for big trout on the reefs and rigs around Breton sound. When you find them they are stacked up really good. The water is always changing so don’t be afraid to move around and find those clean patches. The redfish have been tricky , you’re either on them or not. Big tides around this moon have them constantly on the move, fish deeper edges and grass lines for the best luck.

Good luck and tight lines, Captain Justin. 
Hopedale, Delacroix, Lake Pontchartrain Fishing Charters

This week gives us beautiful clear blue skies and the mother load of fish ! Today we stopped on one spot and never left ! Fish every cast make for a great day. May is the perfect month to get your family on the water. It's calm and the fish are chewing. Call me to book your trip of a lifetime! 

Capt. Justin Collison

The trout have been thick under the birds with limits coming in rapidly! The main focus has been #redfish after the trout. The have been in schools and are floating giving us the best shots. It's nothing to catch 30 reds all sight fished! It is literally on fire right now, give me a call to get in on this awesome action!

Capt. Justin Collison
985-259-7044

The redfish have still been on fire in the marsh. That's not the main focus this week, if you love trout fishing now is the time. It has been incredible the last few days! #lousianainshorefishingcharters #delacroix #pontchartrain #neworleansfishingcharters

Check out the needle fish this trout demolished below!

Capt. Justin Collison
985-259-7044