At Campo's Marina, Carmen Gonzales explains what dysautonomia is, how her own diagnosis led her to start Dysautonomia Louisiana, and why the organization’s annual fishing rodeo has become such an important fundraiser and awareness event. She shares how the event helps fund educational outreach across the state, why it is designed to be welcoming for families and kids, and how it has also become a place where people affected by dysautonomia find support, connection, and answers. Carmen also breaks down how the two-day event works, what species are included in the competition, and why Campos is such a great location for a rodeo that lets anglers fish a wide range of Louisiana waters.

Out of Venice, Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service  gives an inshore report shaped by rising river water, dirty conditions, and cold water pushing down the Mississippi. He explains why finding slightly cleaner, warmer water has been the key to locating feeding fish, how shallow sand banks can hold redfish warming in the sun, and why some deeper marsh holes are stacking up with big bull reds. Lewis also shares expectations for April, including big trout moving toward Gulf-side beaches to spawn, steady sheepshead action, and the seasonal transition that will soon bring more attention to red snapper and tripletail opportunities.

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First, Jerry Cottrell, member of the Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club, explains why kayak fishing has become such a strong part of the Louisiana fishing scene. He talks about what makes fishing from a kayak so appealing, how it can make anglers more tuned in to water movement and fish behavior, and why it can be an easy way for newcomers to get started without investing in a full boat setup right away.

Then in Grand Isle, Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters reports a heavy sheepshead bite with quality fish around pilings and structure, along with encouraging signs for the spring fishery overall. He also shares optimism about the upcoming red snapper season, explains why Grand Isle offers such a diverse mix of inshore, nearshore, and offshore opportunities, and highlights the kind of fishing-and-dining experience that keeps anglers coming back.

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In St. Bernard Parish, Capt. Jimmy Corley explains why he started organizing an annual bayou and marsh cleanup after seeing just how much hurricane debris, trash, and abandoned material was piling up in the marsh. He shares how the event works, why volunteers do not need to own a boat to participate, and how the cleanup has grown into a community effort backed by local supporters and parish partners. Jimmy also gives a fishing update from the Shell Beach and Campos area, including a strong spring speckled trout bite, signs that bait is pushing back into the marsh, and what he is looking for when targeting trout and redfish around points, pockets, and cuts.

Out of Fourchon, Capt. Hayes of All-Fins Fishing Charters and Fourchon Marina breaks down a recent daytime deep drop swordfishing trip that produced a 242-pound swordfish and explains how this fishery works during daylight hours. He talks about targeting the ledge in 1,000 to 1,500 feet of water, how subtle swordfish bites can be, why line size and sinker weight matter, and what he looks for before feeding line and waiting on a fish to commit. Hayes also shares how long these fights can last, what makes Fourchon such a strong jumping-off point for offshore trips, and why one bite is sometimes all it takes to make the whole day.

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In Grand Isle, Capt. Kevin Falgout of Southern Angler Fishing Charters reports big sheepshead in the bays and around offshore structure, solid trout action around rocks, camps, and platforms, and strong optimism for spring trout and red snapper. He also explains what makes Grand Isle such a diverse fishery, with inshore, nearshore, and offshore opportunities all close together.

In Hopedale, Capt. Jorda Elliot of Premier Bowfishing explains why late winter into early spring is one of his favorite times to bowfish, with lower water, clearer conditions, and earlier evening trips. He also shares why bowfishing is more family friendly and beginner friendly than many people expect, and notes that trout, sheepshead, and other rod and reel opportunities are also starting to improve in the area.

In the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, Capt. Danny Hunter of New Orleans Best Charters explains why the bridges are seasonal and “moody,” and why spring is often the best window for consistent action. He breaks down how water quality and salinity can make or break the bite, why the train trestles tend to outproduce the other bridges, and how unstable fall weather can keep fish from setting up like they should. Danny also talks bait availability challenges this time of year, why live shrimp can be a big advantage for charter clients, and what makes this fishery so appealing for quick trips close to home.

In Venice, Capt. Brett Ryan of Offshore Sport Fishing Charters with Captain Brett Ryan shares why anglers are seeing so many 200+ pound yellowfin this early in the year and how the fishery has evolved. He discusses the role of bait moving toward the passes as the season shifts, how boat pressure can change the day-to-day bite, and why success often comes down to approach and timing. Brett also gives his read on the snapper fishery heading toward spring and how he plans trips around changing conditions on the water.

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First up, Andre’ talks with Robbie Carter from Louisiana Nutria Fest about the Venice event that’s bringing attention to the nutria problem through a weekend of hunting, music, food, and the famous nutria toss, all with a marsh conservation message.

Then he’s joined by local angler Shawn Wells, who breaks down an early spring trout bite in Lafitte, including why the action has been best late on a falling tide near the changeover and what artificials are producing right now, including Matrix Shad “House Money” and “Ghost Minnow.”

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In Venice, Capt. Bobby Warren of Adventure Charters in Venice says the Mississippi River has been historically low for most of the winter, keeping water clean and salinity higher in the marsh. That’s translating into excellent artificial-bait opportunities and an early-season feel, with redfish numbers already strong and trout showing up ahead of the normal schedule. Bobby breaks down how he uses tide, wind, and water temperature to pick areas, why fish slide into deeper ditches during low water, and how a simple jig-and-plastic bounced on bottom can be lights-out when they’re stacked. He also emphasizes running known routes in Venice, because low water exposes hazards and makes navigation mistakes expensive.

On the Northshore, Capt. Mike Gallo of Angling Adventures of Louisiana shares the story behind an 8+ pound speckled trout caught in mid-January and why trophy trout fishing is a different game. Mike explains the importance of quiet water and quiet boats, key wintertime cues like mullet presence, and how suspending hard baits fished with a controlled cadence can trigger big bites around rocks and structure. He also touches on why the trout fishery may be trending up with several uninterrupted spawning cycles, and why releasing big breeders matters.

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In Venice, Capt. Rich McCloskey of Blue Line Charter Service reports a phenomenal run of redfish and sheephead. Reds are showing up shallow on a spring-style pattern, and the sheephead are stacked on 10-foot ledges where you can jig straight down for fast action. Rich also stresses fog safety and running radar if you’re navigating the river on your own.

Out of Lafitte, Capt. Christian of Bayou Obsession Charters explains how winter fronts create a day-to-day roller coaster, but the redfish action is still strong with sheephead in the mix and occasional trout when conditions line up. Lafitte’s protected ponds, pockets, and canals keep options open even when the weather shifts.

From Hopedale, Capt. Jonathan Allen of Louisiana Fishing Guide Service breaks down extreme low-water tactics. Redfish often push shallow to warm up, while rigs and rocks offer steady sheephead action with bull reds and black drum mixed in. Fog can complicate runs, so timing and caution matter.

Topics include: Louisiana winter fishing patterns, low-water strategy, Venice redfish and sheephead, Lafitte marsh fishing, Hopedale rigs and rocks, fog navigation, bull reds, black drum, and early trout trends.

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In Venice, Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service explains how to stay on fish during low water and winter north winds—why 12 feet is a magic depth, how redfish stack into deeper channels, and the simple jig-and-plastic setup that’s producing consistent limits (plus flounder and sheephead still in the mix).

From Hopedale and Delacroix, Dr. Chris Faler of Southern Outdoor Bowfishing covers late-winter bowfishing strategy: how low water concentrates redfish along shorelines, what February through May looks like for action, and what separates a professional bowfishing operation (boats, lighting, bows, reels, and safety) from a “cheap gear” trip.

Down in Grand Isle, Capt. T Wagoner of Geaux Fishing Charters explains why Grand Isle is such a diverse fishery in February and early March—nearshore pompano and sheephead, mangrove snapper around rigs, and how to adjust presentations in cold water when bites get subtle.

Topics in this episode include: Louisiana winter fishing, Venice redfish patterns, low-water tactics, jighead soft plastics, bull reds, flounder, sheephead, Hopedale bowfishing, Delacroix marsh fishing, Grand Isle nearshore fishing, pompano, mangrove snapper, shark avoidance around rigs, and affordable family offshore trips.

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