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Big Lake in early March
Posted on 2/20/12 at 8:38 am
Posted on 2/20/12 at 8:38 am
alright Big Lake guys....here's the skinny:
got a trip planned in early March, one buddy backed out and the other buddy has never really fished. I really need to put him on a few fish if at all possible. I don't care if it takes soaking some stink bait on the bottom for drum, just something w/ a good pull. I don't know Big Lake too well, but we'll be launching at the launch next to Cocohoe's bar and grill most likely. We're staying at Laberge(gotta have some entertainment in case fish aren't biting), so if there's a different launch, I'm open to suggestions.
TIA
got a trip planned in early March, one buddy backed out and the other buddy has never really fished. I really need to put him on a few fish if at all possible. I don't care if it takes soaking some stink bait on the bottom for drum, just something w/ a good pull. I don't know Big Lake too well, but we'll be launching at the launch next to Cocohoe's bar and grill most likely. We're staying at Laberge(gotta have some entertainment in case fish aren't biting), so if there's a different launch, I'm open to suggestions.
TIA
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Posted on 2/20/12 at 9:11 am to specchaser
Always had good luck at the Grand Bayou cut (and back a ways) and the old jetties. The oyster reefs will produce at times, get yourself a good map of the lake and have fun.
If nothing else a bunch of gaff tops is fun to catch.
If nothing else a bunch of gaff tops is fun to catch.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 9:47 am to canyon
sounds like you just need bite the bullet to hire a guide. March can be tough due to the winds. Heard they closed off the wiers.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 9:49 am to specchaser
Weather will be a key factor. If you want to catch trout they are usually not too far from deep water. So stay near the ship channel and intercoastal. The fish wiil pull out of the channel and up onto the flats in Turner bay when it warms up in the afternoon. LNG can be good. Also don't be afraid to run upriver. Sometime they are congregatin near the saltwater barrier.
Edit : If you have had a lot of rain recently forget going upriver and the north end. Head south.
Edit : If you have had a lot of rain recently forget going upriver and the north end. Head south.
This post was edited on 2/20/12 at 4:32 pm
Posted on 2/20/12 at 9:49 am to specchaser
If you just want to catch fish, fish the jeties. Big Lake has some monster trout in it.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 10:01 am to swamp1978
Weirs r closed but the jetties should work. Really anywhere on the east bank.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 2:42 pm to GCHunter
Why are the weirs closed? We are going this weekend. Staying at Spicer's.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 2:46 pm to El Josey Wales
March is generally windy as heck. Given all the rain we've had this past week, it will take a month to flush all that fresh water thru the system, so you should fish south. I'd try west cove, around the weirs or at the jetties if it isn't too rough.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 2:48 pm to Mung
Of it gets too windy, we may go to Black Lake. We caught a pile of reds back there last time.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 2:51 pm to El Josey Wales
This post was edited on 2/20/12 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 2/20/12 at 3:28 pm to specchaser
quote:
I don't care if it takes soaking some stink bait on the bottom for drum, just something w/ a good pull.
You are going to be fishing one of the premier lakes for big trout. Please take advantage of it.
Posted on 2/20/12 at 3:54 pm to specchaser
quote:If i had to guess with all the fresh water I would head as far south as you can.
alright Big Lake guys....here's the skinny:
The salinity has been low farther north and I haven't been hearing any reports of trout caught.
Posted on 2/22/12 at 7:12 pm to Cadello
Anybody know when they will reopen the weirs?
Posted on 2/22/12 at 8:54 pm to specchaser
Don't fish in West Cove, there aren't any trout there
Posted on 2/23/12 at 2:10 pm to MrCoachKlein
Weirs opening ? Anybody?
Posted on 2/23/12 at 2:51 pm to specchaser
Anyone know if they are still catching good fish in the cold times near the humps of the LNG terminal?
Posted on 2/23/12 at 3:45 pm to El Josey Wales
East Cove Hotline 337/598 4235
Supposedly the weirs open when the salinity in the lake is at a certain level. It should be fresh enough in the Lake after all this rain to allow them to open.
Supposedly the weirs open when the salinity in the lake is at a certain level. It should be fresh enough in the Lake after all this rain to allow them to open.
Posted on 2/23/12 at 3:52 pm to MrCoachKlein
quote:
Don't fish in West Cove, there aren't any trout there
Posted on 2/23/12 at 8:12 pm to Mung
quote:
East Cove Hotline 337/598 4235
Supposedly the weirs open when the salinity in the lake is at a certain level. It should be fresh enough in the Lake after all this rain to allow them to open.
Thanks.
Posted on 2/25/12 at 1:43 pm to El Josey Wales
Wind is blowing like a busload of figs but the beer is good.
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