Water temperatures continue to fall and are in the upper 70s both on Big Lake as well as in the northern Gulf.
Also, the fact that we are almost in mid-October means that we are past the heart of hurricane season without a major storm
in this area. Our neighbors to the southeastern part of our dear
state did not fare as well and experienced massive flooding
and many are still trying to recover. However, in the Lake Area we
were more fortunate and looks like we made it through another
hurricane season without major concerns. We are thankful!
Calcasieu Point’s Elaine Huck was able
to leave the business for a few hours to fish with her grandson. They
were fishing
during a low tide and Huck said they had no trouble catching their
limit (five each) of beautiful redfish and several good-sized
flounder. She reported they were fishing the south end of Moss
Lake.
Huck also said the north end of Moss Lake has also been productive.
The well-informed lady angler also said The Weirs (Lambert and Grand Bayou) are still giving up quality fish as is the south
end of Big Lake with increased bird activity in many areas.
Anglers are also catching big flounder
on the ship channel near the poggy plants. Huck gave some information on
Tuesday afternoon,
saying Commissary Point has been producing limits of specks. In
addition, the north end of Turner’s Bay is also giving up
lots of specks.
Down at Hackberry Rod and Gun, Captain
Buddy Oakes said most all of their guests and guides got limits of reds
last week plus
lots of trout as well. A majority of the reds have been coming on
live shrimp and soft plastics with Hackberry Hustlers (top
color was mumpy).
Some are Carolina-rigging the shrimp as
well as fishing it under a cork. Increased gull activity the past
several days has
definitely improved fishing. Some of the larger trout continue to
be caught early mornings over reefs on She Dogs, Top Dogs
and Super Spooks. With the full moon on the decrease, the morning
bite will just get better. Big Lake is on!
American Bass Anglers District 45 is back. The dates for one-day events are Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Dec. 2, Jan. 6 and Feb. 10.
There will be a two-day on March 30-31. The local tournament organizer is Travis Merritt. For more information about ABA,
go to www.americanbassanglers.com.
Please send us your fishing reports. Call 463-3848 or email me at joejoslinoutdoors@yahoo.com or visit www.joejoslinoutdoors.com