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Grand Isle Surf Fishing Questions
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:46 pm
Posted on 5/11/17 at 9:46 pm
Looking to head out there Saturday morning. I haven't been out to fish the surf since I was a kid. Should I head to Elmer's Island? Also, since you can no longer park on the beach, can you just park on the road? Any advice is helpful! Thanks!!
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Posted on 5/11/17 at 10:07 pm to Bigryno7
quote:wtf? since when?
Also, since you can no longer park on the beach
Posted on 5/11/17 at 10:52 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Someone mentioned to me that you can no longer drive on the beach.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 12:00 am to Bigryno7
You can drive pretty much to the beach and park. No driving on beach
Posted on 5/12/17 at 5:58 am to DeepSouthSportsman
How is he going to get his F250 stuck if her can't drive on the beach. F250's are heavy pos
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 7:39 am
Posted on 5/12/17 at 6:24 am to OceanTiger
We on em
Posted on 5/12/17 at 7:20 am to Easternrio
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We on em
Where yat?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 7:40 am to tenfoe
There's a big parking area where the Elmer's Island road hits the beach, but you'll have to walk about a mile or so down the beach to get all the way to the point at Caminada Pass. Better bring a wagon or something to tote your gear and fish. You can start fishing at the parking area and work your way to the point.
This post was edited on 5/12/17 at 7:53 am
Posted on 5/12/17 at 7:43 am to tenfoe
Just look for the marks in the sand where his truck nits are dragging from the weight of that F250.
Do all F250's come in 4x4 so they don't constantly get stuck?
Do all F250's come in 4x4 so they don't constantly get stuck?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 7:57 am to Bigryno7
For some reason, the idea of surf fishing has begun to appeal to me more and more the last several years. I have only done it a handful of times, but I would like to get more into it.
I wish there were a good summary thread or article about the best times of the year, tactics, camping options, etc.
I have been able to gather that the surf fishing for specks gets good about now, early to middle of May. And stays good through the summer. Unfortunately that's the hottest time of the year and the least enjoyable to be camping on Grand Isle.
I appreciate all the info people have shared here.
I wish there were a good summary thread or article about the best times of the year, tactics, camping options, etc.
I have been able to gather that the surf fishing for specks gets good about now, early to middle of May. And stays good through the summer. Unfortunately that's the hottest time of the year and the least enjoyable to be camping on Grand Isle.
I appreciate all the info people have shared here.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 8:48 am to No Colors
The beach usually has a breeze and it's really not bad if your tent has good air flow. I have been camping at the state park a few times each summer the past 4 years.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 9:19 am to No Colors
Surf fishing GI May through July is my favorite type of fishing. They action was real good last Saturday. All 18-22" trout with no throw backs. Wind and tide are the two biggest factors.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 9:36 am to TigerWise
Can you catch fish there in the afternoons as well?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 9:41 am to Bigryno7
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Can you catch fish there in the afternoons as well?
I've never had much luck in the afternoons. Maybe catch a few, but it was never anything like the morning bite. Maybe I'm doing it wrong. Anyone have any tips for afternoon surf fishing?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 9:45 am to chalupa
surf fish in the morning sunrise to 8-9am. drink beer and fry fish in the afternoon
Posted on 5/12/17 at 9:53 am to Bigryno7
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Can you catch fish there in the afternoons as well?
The few times I've had afternoon luck was when schools of shrimps would pass by. If I see bunch of birds working towards the camp, I'll go make some cast. Other than that, early morning is the best. Don't go into water until about 30 mins after sun is up. Fish close at first.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 9:55 am to Rysizzle
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The beach usually has a breeze and it's really not bad if your tent has good air flow. I have been camping at the state park a few times each summer the past 4 years.
From what i remember, the GI beach has those rock jetties all along it. Do you guys just fish between the jetties? Or do you just stay on GI and fish over at Elmer's? Is there a big difference between the fishing on Elmer's and at GI?
Posted on 5/12/17 at 12:03 pm to Bigryno7
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an you catch fish there in the afternoons as well
Yup, I caught all my fish last weekend between 1030 am and noon. Than went back out 3pm-5pm. Caught just a few more in the morning than the afternoon. It's all in the conditions, just like fishing trout anywhere you want clean water. If the water is poo poo I don't even waste my time.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 12:05 pm to No Colors
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From what i remember, the GI beach has those rock jetties all along it.
Only half the island has jetties. I grew up surf fishing down there before the jetties so I'll fish with or without. The jetties are easier to fish doe.
Posted on 5/12/17 at 3:33 pm to Bigryno7
I've always had better luck in the mornings, but the afternoons are usually pretty good too. Like someone else said, it depends on the conditions more than anything else. Clean water and make sure there is bait around
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