Place to fish near Empire or Venice Dec. 14th and 15th

[Fish Whisperer]

Hi everyone
coming in to fish with my sons.
I have a place to stay and have a boat.
With the tide out during the day( it looks like)

where should I plan to fish for reds and trout
what ramp to put in and have a good chance to catch some reds.

[calcutta37]

Fish the drains down river for trout and reds.

[Fish Whisperer]

Thanks for the reply
where would opne be near Empire?
Do I need to go down south a little more ?

[BIG-C]

I fish that area a lot in spring and summer and have plenty of experience.I would recommend hiring a guide if possible,especially if none of the people you are fishingt with have knowledge of the area.There are too many hazards such as shallow reefs,mud flats,sunk boats etc,that can be dangerous.But this time of year the Yellow cotton bay area is my favorite for trout,I launch at Joshuas marina and head east to get there.There used to be a place called yellow cotton marina but don't know it's status.Good Luck

[Fish Whisperer]

Originally Posted by BIG-C

I fish that area a lot in spring and summer and have plenty of experience.I would recommend hiring a guide if possible,especially if none of the people you are fishingt with have knowledge of the area.There are too many hazards such as shallow reefs,mud flats,sunk boats etc,that can be dangerous.But this time of year the Yellow cotton bay area is my favorite for trout,I launch at Joshuas marina and head east to get there.There used to be a place called yellow cotton marina but don't know it's status.Good Luck

Thanks for the help,
I saw Yellow Cotton Bay on the map.
and the marina.

[wtretrievers]

Originally Posted by Fish Whisperer

Thanks for the help,
I saw Yellow Cotton Bay on the map.
and the marina.

Yellow Cotton is a great place this time of year look on your map at north side of Yellow Cotton find Buras canal, also great this time of year. Also the Jump, 2 min ride from Cypress cove Marina

[capt hoop]

If you have never been here before you need help to get familiar with the area. I am willing to make suggestions to you just to keep you safe and get you started learning the area. Where will you be staying? I have a charter the 15th out of Empire. As stated before the area is full of hazards but can be learned if you use caution. There are several good deep places to fish around here. The place you stay can determine your launch site.

I live in Empire and fish both Empire and Venice. My latest slam reports have been out of Venice.

[Fish Whisperer]

Originally Posted by capt hoop

If you have never been here before you need help to get familiar with the area. I am willing to make suggestions to you just to keep you safe and get you started learning the area. Where will you be staying? I have a charter the 15th out of Empire. As stated before the area is full of hazards but can be learned if you use caution. There are several good deep places to fish around here. The place you stay can determine your launch site.

I live in Empire and fish both Empire and Venice. My latest slam reports have been out of Venice.

Thanks,
I sent you a PM

[TarponTom]

When are you going? PM me and I'll give you two spots where you are guaranteed to limit out on trout and reds right now all within 3 miles of the marinas. No need for a guide. The Jump is also a good spot--look for the 10 other boats and drop anchor. Grand Pass & Tiger Pass are on fire right now.

[capt hoop]

TT

We already discussed that area. He may go there but he is looking at the Empire area at this time. He has been here before.

[Fish Whisperer]

Thanks Tarpon Tom and Capt.
I have two days of fishing, Pressure to get fish for the three boys.
They have never been.
I will most likely start lower at the Cypress Marina. 2nd day try Empire.
unless someone else has a suggestion.
Rick
Leave Thursday, 13th morning to come down. Fish two days and go to Saints game on Sunday.

[capt hoop]

Call me on the way down or when you get here Thursday. I will be fishing Friday also.

504-247-8459

[Fish Whisperer]

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[SIZE=2]To everyone who helped me have a great time with my sons THANKS!!!![/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2]Capt Hoop, you are a stand up guy who knows how to fish and you know the waters.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]I appreciate the phone calls out there checking on me and giving me guidance.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2]the 2nd day we went red fishing and caught a limit ( 5 people, five limits ) and 30 short fish thrown back. [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2]Calcutta, we fish any pocket that drained into the main body of water and the reds were there.[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2]Great weekend trip[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]Tarpon Tom I will send you a PM [/SIZE]
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[SIZE=2]Again, Thanks for all of the help! This forum has helped me and most important,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]the people on this forum are great fisherman who lend a hand and knowledge.[/SIZE]

[Fish Whisperer]

Don't know what happened with all that size stuff
hope these Pics come thru.

Thanks again to all that helped me!