Shore Thing Fishing Report, 2/28/24

Febaruary 28, 2024

Local fishermen are enjoying the mild weather and exciting action on bottom species right now. Just don't forget the bug spray!

- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters

One very happy gentleman with a big sheepshead caught right outside Bay St. Louis.

This warm, pleasant weather has been a real treat. Hopefully, this will be the same for the next several weeks. If we can keep the temperatures mild and the rain away, Good Golly, Miss Molly, spring will be out-of-this-world good.
 
On the calm days, several of our boats are running far south in the Louisiana Marsh. We are catching trout, but that can change with another cold front.​

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Double bull bonus for this happy duo fishing out of Pass Christian.

 
For now, we are drifting oyster reefs and shell bottoms in 5-4 feet of water with live shrimp. Mixed in with the trout have been big ole sheepshead, drag-screaming black drum, and bull reds. We are enjoying this action while we have it, but it’s a rare treat for us in February.
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A big day of February trout for this lucky crew fishing out of Shaggy's Dock with Capt. Paul Leoni of Shore Thing Charters.

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The nearshore bites have been consistent from Lake Borgne to Pass Christian. The puppy drum, sheepshead, and redfish have been steady on the inshore reefs, bridges, piers, and structures. It’s a lot of bottom fishing, and with that comes snags and lost tackle. Bring plenty of hooks, sinkers, swivels – and patience.
 
Two things are guaranteed in this warm weather: bugs and long lines at the repair shop. Please don’t forget to bring bug spray, and if you need work done on your boat, you may not want to wait much longer.

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