May 2025 Fishing Report
May brought warm temps and hot fishing. The speckled trout bite is peaking, with early mornings yielding limits for wade anglers and boaters alike. Live shrimp under popping corks has been a go-to, but artificials are still producing well. Redfish are cruising the beaches and backwater bays, often in singles or pairs, and are eager […]
April 2025 Fishing Report
April is prime time on the Chandeleur Islands, and the bite has been on fire. Big speckled trout are showing up in good numbers, with several fish over 24” landed this month. The redfish have been aggressive, especially in the mornings and late afternoons, with gold spoons and paddle tails being the ticket. Offshore guests […]
March 2025 Fishing report
Spring has kicked off with a bang at The Islander Lodge. Wade fishermen have been scoring solid numbers of speckled trout along the edges of the grass flats, with soft plastics and topwater lures producing early in the morning. Redfish are pushing in tight schools along the shorelines, making for exciting sight-casting opportunities. The weather’s […]