| The Louisiana flats fishing destination is a popular spot | | | | If you are unfamiliar with the flats, it is highly |
| for many fishers. People from all over the country | | | | recommended that you acquire a knowledgeable |
| make annual trips to Louisiana to enjoy the nature and | | | | guide when you go. The guide should be familiar with |
| sport of reeling in fresh fish. The activity can take skill, | | | | the location, the waters, the types of fish available and |
| concentration and determination in order to get some | | | | be able to assist you when it comes to catching the |
| good catches. | | | | fish. The bull redfish are often suggested as good |
| The Calcasieu Estuary is a combination of the | | | | starter fishes. |
| Calcasieu River and the Ship Channel, both of which | | | | The bull redfish is popular among beginners because |
| run from Lake Charles to the Gulf of Mexico. The | | | | you can carry a rod, reel and ice chest to a spot of |
| Estuary is a highly recommended and popular fishing | | | | your choosing and catch the fish rather easily. Other |
| spot if you are looking for a great journey and some | | | | species of fish in the flats require that you rent a boat |
| delicious, fresh trout. Luckily, you can also catch | | | | and have a higher level or determination. With bull |
| flounder, redfish, and speckled trout. Ladyfish, | | | | redfish, you can sit back and relax. |
| sheepshead, croakers and variations of trout, such as | | | | If you are considering doing a Louisiana flats fishing |
| sand, black and drum, can also be occasionally reeled | | | | experience in the summer, it is highly recommended |
| in at this destination. | | | | that you bring along a comfortable but easily |
| If you are adventurous and decide to head out to the | | | | transportable chair and an umbrella. The flats can |
| oil platforms near the shore, you will be able to catch | | | | received intense sun and become very hot so also |
| Spanish mackerel, bluefish, snapper, tripletail, bull redfish, | | | | bring along refreshing drinks and foods. Also, since it is |
| pompano, jack crevalle, cobia and sometimes sharks. | | | | expected that you will be fishing for quite some time, |
| You will need to make sure you have the proper | | | | you can bring along a radio or other entertainment |
| equipment for catching the more advanced gamefish | | | | device when the fish are being slow to bite. Good luck |
| species. The proper bait is also essential for whether | | | | and happy fishing! |
| or not you get a good day's worth of fish. | | | | |