SPRING TROUT IN THE LAKE!
by Captain Steve Himel on 03/19/12
Last week the trout began to show up in good numbers on the bridges on the eastern side of Lake Pontchartain. I made several short scouting trips on Thursday and Saturday and was able to catch some mule lake trout on both trips. The bite was not fast but the trout are there! I have been free lining live croakers (that I have been catching on very small hooks with a small piece of shrimp). I spoke with several other captains and veteran lake anglers who have also had success last week on trout. Most are tossing soft plastics with 3/8 heads along the pilings of the bridges. The best catch reported was on Friday morning with around 70 school size trout caught on a boat with four anglers. Beautiful flounder and drum are also showing up in the lake using dead shrimp on the bottom.
The spring fishing season on the lake has begun and should continue to improve. Good catches should continue when the wind lays down enough to get out and get them. I AM NOW BOOKING SPRING FISHING CHARTERS in Lake Pontchartrain and Delacroix. The best dates will go fast so give me a call (504) 458-8737. I have four, six and eight hour trips at the best prices of any charter service in the area. Check out my web-site at www.marshland-adventures.com for more information on how you can book your trip.