Vermilion Bay seasonal rundown
There's really no best time to catch redfish in Louisiana.
Slot-size redfish are available year-round, while freshwater, weather, wind duration, water clarity and moving bait shape where Capt. Troy starts each day.
Spring fishing around Cypremort Point
Warm weather and returning bait bring redfish, specks, black drum and flounder into the bayous and marshes. Productive water may develop first along protected banks, drains and structure that recover from winter and early-spring runoff.
Summer across Vermilion Bay
As runoff subsides and favorable winds return clearer water, bait can push deeper into the bay system. Morning and evening trips work around the heat. When Gulf conditions safely align, seasonal nearshore water may add tripletail, spanish & king mackerel, cobia, specks and bull reds to the plan if you're headed offshore.
Fall redfish patterns
Moving water becomes the focus. Rising water can reward outside oyster beds and marsh shorelines; falling water can reposition fish near deeper holes, points and creek openings. This is traditionally one of the strongest redfish periods.
Winter bull reds and black drum
Bull reds and giant black drum become seasonal highlights, while keeper-size redfish remain available. Trips are planned around the warmest and most stable part of the day.
What makes a useful fishing report?
A report should explain more than yesterday’s catch. Capt. Troy watches what changed, where the water moved and which areas are likely to improve next. That context helps visiting anglers understand why two days with similar tides may fish very differently.
For the complete hydrology and wind explanation, read the Vermilion Bay redfishing guide.
