Spring Sheepshead and Redfish in Lafitte, Trout and Snapper Building in Venice

On this episode of the Louisiana Delta Fishing Report, host Andre’ Savoie checks in on a red-hot spring bite in Lafitte and Venice with Capt. Christian of Bayou Obsession Charters and Capt. Rich of Blue Line Charter Service. The episode highlights giant sheepshead and steady redfish action out of Lafitte, along with a Venice report centered on improving trout potential, strong redfish opportunities, and the early signs of another excellent snapper season.Out of Lafitte, Capt. Christian explains how spring has brought outstanding action on spawning sheepshead at the rigs, with fish averaging impressive sizes and giving customers both a fun fight and some of the best table fare in Louisiana. He also shares how redfish and black drum are being caught throughout the marsh on shrimp, why market shrimp remains the go-to bait in his area, and how he expects trout fishing to begin improving over the next few weeks as conditions settle and fish start pushing farther into the bays and marsh.In Venice, Capt. Rich says the recent wind has made things tougher, but the overall spring setup still looks very strong. He reports solid redfish action, trout beginning to show up along the coast and in Breton Sound, and a near-future shift toward beach and wellhead fishing as April moves into May. Rich also breaks down how he targets trout with deeper presentations, why his diving background helps him understand productive rig structure, and why he expects red snapper, cobia, and other nearshore species to provide even more opportunities as the season continues.Sponsors:AFTCOHilton’s RealTime NavigatorSlipSki Solutions