The August 2026 Issue
FEATURES
White trout get no respect
August 21, 2026White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.
September dove traditions
August 21, 2026With the rise in popularity of deer hunting, especially early archery hunting, the traditional Louisiana dove hunt has fallen on hard times.
INSHORE FISHING
Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout
August 6, 2026The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.
As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow
August 3, 2026According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.
Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action
August 10, 2026Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.