Louisiana Marsh

celebriduck · 10-20-2008, 10:45 AM

Good morning all. I am a long time lurker, first time poster. I mainly fish in and around the Perdido area and the Little Lagoon so I want to thank all of the people whose posts I've stalked over the last year. Now to my question. I am headed to Shell Beach this weekend and am unable to employ a guide due to financial concerns so I'm trying it solo. Is there anywhere to stay other than Campo's? I'll have to stay in the marsh and won't be able to make a run outside so if anyone has any info you'd like to throw my way I'll be glad to buy some beers when I'm back down in a couple of weeks. I'm certainly not asking for your secret honey hole, just some pointers in the right direction if you have any.

Chris

mdrobe2 · 10-20-2008, 02:40 PM

You should contact the local guides and ask them. They should give you info hoping that you might book a trip in the future. Also check web sites for that area and call the local tackle shops.

bryan c · 10-21-2008, 05:19 PM

The Biloxi marsh is supposedly pretty hot right now. Check out the reports section at: http://www.louisianasportsman.com/.

redfish maniac · 10-26-2008, 05:00 PM

Don't fish in MS....(Biloxi marsh) - you won't catch squat there ! Now if the guy is recommending Bayou Biloxi - that's a good spot.

Out of Blackie Campo's, head to the rock jetties / ship canal;shell beach; or the Dope Boat.

Not sure about places to stay. I used to live in The Big Easy so I never did any overnight stays.

LA has the best redfishing habitat in the country (as far as I'm concerned) and liberal (fair) limits / restrictions as well.

Good luck, you'll probably do well.

tat · 10-27-2008, 09:43 AM

I hope you did well in the marsh - I was hoping to head there last week, but didn't get the chance.

By the way - what is referred to as "Biloxi Marsh" IS in LA.Generallythe marsharea south of Gulf Port / Pass Christian, MS and west to Hopedale / Shell Beach, LA in Lousiana is called "Biloxi Marsh". I think this tends to indicate the outer marsh south of Mississippi (but not the Chandeleur Islands), while references like to Hopedale or Shell Beach indicate the inside.

celebriduck · 10-28-2008, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the info guys. We had a blast. Stuck some pretty decent reds despite some goofy weather and crazy high water. Mainly hung out in Lake Ameda, Redfish Bayou and just off the MRGO. Managed to catch one decent speck on the fly rod in about a 30 knot headwind. Boated 35-40 others on Gulp and popping cork. Fantastic trip.

10-20-2008, 10:45 AM	#1
celebriduck Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	Louisiana Marsh Good morning all. I am a long time lurker, first time poster. I mainly fish in and around the Perdido area and the Little Lagoon so I want to thank all of the people whose posts I've stalked over the last year. Now to my question. I am headed to Shell Beach this weekend and am unable to employ a guide due to financial concerns so I'm trying it solo. Is there anywhere to stay other than Campo's? I'll have to stay in the marsh and won't be able to make a run outside so if anyone has any info you'd like to throw my way I'll be glad to buy some beers when I'm back down in a couple of weeks. I'm certainly not asking for your secret honey hole, just some pointers in the right direction if you have any. Chris

10-20-2008, 02:40 PM	#2
mdrobe2 Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Innerarity Point Posts: 1,220	RE: Louisiana Marsh You should contact the local guides and ask them. They should give you info hoping that you might book a trip in the future. Also check web sites for that area and call the local tackle shops. __________________ Mike 2009 Key West 1520 Pro 2009 70 HP Yamaha 2 stroke Garmin 540S GPS/Bottom Machine Sound by Clarion and Bazooka Coastal Night Lights Transom LED's Minn Kota Riptide Co-Pilot/Auto Pilot GPS Enabled Remote Control Trolling Motor

10-21-2008, 05:19 PM	#3
bryan c Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	RE: Louisiana Marsh The Biloxi marsh is supposedly pretty hot right now. Check out the reports section at: http://www.louisianasportsman.com/.

10-26-2008, 05:00 PM	#4
redfish maniac Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 191	RE: Louisiana Marsh Don't fish in MS....(Biloxi marsh) - you won't catch squat there ! Now if the guy is recommending Bayou Biloxi - that's a good spot. Out of Blackie Campo's, head to the rock jetties / ship canal;shell beach; or the Dope Boat. Not sure about places to stay. I used to live in The Big Easy so I never did any overnight stays. LA has the best redfishing habitat in the country (as far as I'm concerned) and liberal (fair) limits / restrictions as well. Good luck, you'll probably do well.

10-27-2008, 09:43 AM	#5
tat Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 52	RE: Louisiana Marsh I hope you did well in the marsh - I was hoping to head there last week, but didn't get the chance. By the way - what is referred to as "Biloxi Marsh" IS in LA.Generallythe marsharea south of Gulf Port / Pass Christian, MS and west to Hopedale / Shell Beach, LA in Lousiana is called "Biloxi Marsh". I think this tends to indicate the outer marsh south of Mississippi (but not the Chandeleur Islands), while references like to Hopedale or Shell Beach indicate the inside.

10-28-2008, 10:39 AM	#6
celebriduck Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10	RE: Louisiana Marsh Thanks for the info guys. We had a blast. Stuck some pretty decent reds despite some goofy weather and crazy high water. Mainly hung out in Lake Ameda, Redfish Bayou and just off the MRGO. Managed to catch one decent speck on the fly rod in about a 30 knot headwind. Boated 35-40 others on Gulp and popping cork. Fantastic trip. Attached Thumbnails

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