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In the new March edition of Saltwater Sportsman Traveling Fisherman section of Best Worldwide Fishing spots for March:

Spotted Sea Trout:
1st choice - Louisiana
2nd choice - Florida
" Louisiana waters will provide superb trout action in areas including the renowned Lake Calcasieu. Artificial lures work great, but its also hard to beat a live shrimp or pinfish soaked on grass flats. Some large trout will be taken by anglers in the Mosquito Lagoon area on Floridas east coast."

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Red Drum:
1st choice - Louisiana
2nd choice - Florida
"Redfish action in Louisiana should be excellent this month as temperatures moderate and the fish begin to move. Actually, the entire Gulf Coast should have good redfish action, as will waters on the Indian River lagoon along Florida's east coast, where you'll find big fish and big schools."

Maybe some of you will now realize the intense pressure this estuary faces year round, not just from locals, but from many traveling fisherman as well. Just look at the recent activity of this board. You've got a post from FL & TX fisherman as an example. We are lucky to have world class fishing in our "backyard." Lets do a good job of taking care of it for ourselves and future generations!