Out of Venice
January to March
Giant yellowfin tuna in shallow water just outside the Mississippi River. Casting poppers and swim baits, trolling ballyhoo, and live baiting pogies and mullet among the bait balls. Trolling for giant wahoo on the oil rigs, natural bottoms and reefs.
Out of Grand Isle
April to October
Prime time for live baiting yellowfin tuna, chasing blue marlin, and deep dropping for swordfish and grouper. Bottom fishing is also a great option, with red snapper season opening June 1.
Out of Grand Isle
November and December
Excellent months for wahoo and tuna, when the weather is fair enough to make the run. If the stars align, the fishing is normally excellent. Trolling diving baits and ballyhoo, with lures and naked.