Louisiana Fishing Apparel
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Fishing Louisiana

Louisiana is a maze. Miles of cane, cuts and dead-end ponds, long runs between spots and almost no shade the entire time. The fish run big enough that a fight can last long enough to sunburn the back of your neck while you are busy.

What that means for what you wear

A hood and a high collar. Long runs at speed and long fights in the open both punish exposed skin, and the marsh means bugs as well as sun. Fabric that moves when you are leaned into a bull red matters.

When to go

Fall is the marquee season for bull reds. Summer is hot, humid and productive early. Winter fronts blow the water out of the marsh and concentrate fish in the deeper ponds.

Ports and launches

• Venice
• Grand Isle
• Lafitte
• Hopedale
• Cocodrie
• Delacroix
• Buras

What you are chasing

• Bull redfish
• Speckled trout
• Black drum
• Sheepshead

Common questions

What should I wear fishing in Louisiana?

A hooded UPF 50+ long sleeve, a hat and sun gloves. A hood and a high collar. Long runs at speed and long fights in the open both punish exposed skin, and the marsh means bugs as well as sun. Fabric that moves when you are leaned into a bull red matters.

When is the best time to fish Louisiana?

Fall is the marquee season for bull reds. Summer is hot, humid and productive early. Winter fronts blow the water out of the marsh and concentrate fish in the deeper ponds.

What do people catch around Venice?

Mostly bull redfish, speckled trout, black drum and sheepshead, depending on the season and how far out you run.