Big Trout

Lyin Too · 01-17-2012, 02:27 PM

Ive been trying for years to catch a big trout (over 8 lbs or 30"). Ive fished Baffin Bay, Chandeleur, Lake Calcasieu, Biloxi Bayou marsh south of Lake Borgne and Perdido Bay and caught lots of trout just never big ones. The biggest was about 5 lbs. Where and when would you suggest going to have the best chance of catching a true trophy?

Flatspro · 01-17-2012, 03:01 PM

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Titusville fish mosquito lagoon and Indian river. That's where you want to go to catch a true gator. Thats also where the world record was caught 17lb 7oz. Good luck!
Chad

Brant Peacher · 01-17-2012, 03:31 PM

Right now there are some 7 and 8lbers being caught in Pt St Joe. However, Chad is right. Mosquito lagoon is probably the most famous big trout spot.

lobsterman · 01-17-2012, 03:37 PM

You can also catch them in North Banana River NMZ in that same area. There are plenty of monsters to go around.

captken · 01-17-2012, 03:48 PM

Ok, it was in March 1973-74 or so but I caught more than a dozen over 8# while fishing under the bridge. All were caught on large Pinfish, Pigfish and Croakers. The biggest weighed 10-8. Pinfish smaller than your hand only caught 6 pounders. This was in a period of less than one week. I wish I knew what conditions precipitated such a catch of big fish.

Butch Frith showed me how to catch them.

Back in those days, "Catch and Release" had not been invented.

CallMeEddie · 01-24-2012, 01:41 AM

Lake Pontchartrain train trestle. Try different depths around the supports until you locate where they're holding, then hang on. The lake record for trout is 12 pounds.

7M · 02-04-2012, 12:02 AM

More and more 30" plus fish are being caught in the panhandle. You just have to fish for the big sows. Stay away from the schoolees. Shallow in the spring. Stealth. Don't expect to catch lots or fish. Did I say shallow.

Charlie2 · 02-04-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 7M

More and more 30" plus fish are being caught in the panhandle. You just have to fish for the big sows. Stay away from the schoolees. Shallow in the spring. Stealth. Don't expect to catch lots or fish. Did I say shallow.

Big Bait equals Big Fish! C2

minkmaster · 02-05-2012, 11:07 AM

Caught one bout 4:30 in the morn by bridge going to Perdido Key and she weighed 6 lb 9 ounces on berkeley scale. Just to let ya know. She was slipped back in the water. I just can't filet trophy fish.

Chris V · 02-05-2012, 12:52 PM

I have caught many 30+" right here at home in Al. FT Morgan, Little Lagoon, Big Lagoon, etc all have have plenty of big specks if you adjust to a headhunting gameplan and use larger baits, both artificial and natural.

01-17-2012, 02:27 PM	#1
Lyin Too Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa/Orange Beach Posts: 713	Big Trout Ive been trying for years to catch a big trout (over 8 lbs or 30"). Ive fished Baffin Bay, Chandeleur, Lake Calcasieu, Biloxi Bayou marsh south of Lake Borgne and Perdido Bay and caught lots of trout just never big ones. The biggest was about 5 lbs. Where and when would you suggest going to have the best chance of catching a true trophy?

01-17-2012, 03:01 PM	#2
Flatspro Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 811	Wirelessly posted Titusville fish mosquito lagoon and Indian river. That's where you want to go to catch a true gator. Thats also where the world record was caught 17lb 7oz. Good luck! Chad __________________ Chad Skeeles pensacolakayakcharters.com

01-17-2012, 03:37 PM	#4
lobsterman Jiggin Finatic Blue Marlin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okaloosa Posts: 5,877	You can also catch them in North Banana River NMZ in that same area. There are plenty of monsters to go around. __________________ AKA Jiggin Junkie II Chronicles 7:14 Randy's Canvas & Marine Vinyls 850-279-4140 850-855-5314 cell Custom Awnings - Repairs Boat Cushions - Curtains and more

01-17-2012, 03:48 PM	#5
captken Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crystal River, FL Posts: 1,927	Interarrity Pt. Bridge on the ICW Ok, it was in March 1973-74 or so but I caught more than a dozen over 8# while fishing under the bridge. All were caught on large Pinfish, Pigfish and Croakers. The biggest weighed 10-8. Pinfish smaller than your hand only caught 6 pounders. This was in a period of less than one week. I wish I knew what conditions precipitated such a catch of big fish. Butch Frith showed me how to catch them. Back in those days, "Catch and Release" had not been invented. __________________ Captken http://www.panhandlefishingbooks.com/

02-05-2012, 12:52 PM	#10
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,542	I have caught many 30+" right here at home in Al. FT Morgan, Little Lagoon, Big Lagoon, etc all have have plenty of big specks if you adjust to a headhunting gameplan and use larger baits, both artificial and natural. __________________

01-17-2012, 03:31 PM	#3
Brant Peacher Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 979	Right now there are some 7 and 8lbers being caught in Pt St Joe. However, Chad is right. Mosquito lagoon is probably the most famous big trout spot.

01-24-2012, 01:41 AM	#6
CallMeEddie Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 33	Lake Pontchartrain train trestle. Try different depths around the supports until you locate where they're holding, then hang on. The lake record for trout is 12 pounds.

02-04-2012, 12:02 AM	#7
7M Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 73	More and more 30" plus fish are being caught in the panhandle. You just have to fish for the big sows. Stay away from the schoolees. Shallow in the spring. Stealth. Don't expect to catch lots or fish. Did I say shallow.

02-05-2012, 11:07 AM	#9
minkmaster Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jefferson County, MO Posts: 455	Caught one bout 4:30 in the morn by bridge going to Perdido Key and she weighed 6 lb 9 ounces on berkeley scale. Just to let ya know. She was slipped back in the water. I just can't filet trophy fish.

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