UTERAtlantic spadefish fishing in Louisiana Coast
In Louisiana Coast, Atlantic spadefish peak June–September and are around May–October, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. June: Spadefish around the nearshore platforms.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Atlantic spadefish in Louisiana Coast, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilNot here
- MayArriving
- JunePeakSpadefish around the nearshore platforms.
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberLeaving
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish Atlantic spadefish near Lake Charles, Cameron, Cocodrie
Millions of acres of marsh, ponds and bayous — Calcasieu, Barataria, Terrebonne, Lake Pontchartrain, Breton and Chandeleur sounds — fringed by barrier islands at Grand Isle, Elmer's and the Chandeleurs, the Mississippi River passes at Venice, and thousands of oil and gas platforms from the beach to blue water.
Fish Scouter charts 1,239 wreck, 438 artificial reef spots in the The Louisiana Marsh map area — the kinds Atlantic spadefish hold on.
What to use for Atlantic spadefish
- Live shrimpUnder a popping cork or free-lined, hooked under the horn on a #1 to 2/0 circle hook; on a jig head for the bottom. The universal inshore bait.
- Fiddler crabsA #1 hook through the back corner of the shell, dropped tight to the piling — the sheepshead bait.
- Leader30–60 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook2/0–7/0
- Braid30–65 lb
Feeds in 66–88°F water, best at 72–84°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch Atlantic spadefish in Louisiana Coast?
Peak season is June–September. Atlantic spadefish are in Louisiana Coast May–October. June: Spadefish around the nearshore platforms.
Where do Atlantic spadefish hold in Louisiana Coast?
Look on wreck, artificial reef, marker / buoy, bridge — around Lake Charles, Cameron, Cocodrie, Port Fourchon, Grand Isle, Lafitte.
What is the best bait for Atlantic spadefish in Louisiana Coast?
Live bait: live shrimp, fiddler crabs. Live shrimp: Under a popping cork or free-lined, hooked under the horn on a #1 to 2/0 circle hook; on a jig head for the bottom. The universal inshore bait. Tackle: leader 30–60 lb fluorocarbon, hook 2/0–7/0, braid 30–65 lb.
What are the rules for Atlantic spadefish in Louisiana Coast?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and change — read the current rule at https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/seasons-and-regulations before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/recreational-fishing-licenses-and-permits.
Fish it with the tide in your pocket
Fish Scouter scores Atlantic spadefish for this hour on this water, draws every reef, wreck and access point near you, and keeps your spots. $9.99 a month, 14 days free.
Start 14 free daysMore
All about Atlantic spadefish · The Louisiana Marsh, the whole year