The lake is beginning to spring to life the last few days with rising water temperatures. I have noticed much more activity around my pier on Lake Pontchartrain, so I decided to crank up the lights last night for the first time this year. I was glad I did! Using dead bait Carolina rigged I was able to catch three drum, one nice keeper trout and three throwback trout in about an hour last night. It was not a meat haul but it was very encouraging to see trout under the lights. I think the fishing will pick up steadily and the full moon later this month should be great - weather permitting. My new boat that is being built is progressing along and should be ready later this month. I am booking spring trophy trout trips in Lake Pontchartrain and summer trout trips to Breton Sound out of Delacroix. Check out my website at www.marshland-adventures.com for rates and information or call me at (504) 458-8737.

Captain Steve Himel