Devin
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Yeah, launch at the public pier: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vTy18gQyiBDVnRVn9
It’s a crappy launch, but it works. After that, follow the edge of the oyster leases out to Freeport Canal. There’s a ton of white poles, you really can’t screw it up. If you want a route, then GED it. Otherwise it’s pretty straight forward.
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Also, this video shows how I idle/get out of Bait, Inc through the first flood gate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHIUf2AXR4g
After that I take a left out of there but if you keep going straight you will see the guillotine gate that I go through here to get to the wall and rocks everyone fishes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ4_sRkWP0g
This article on LAFB reveals more about knowing if those gates are open or not: https://www.lafishblog.com/bayou-bienvenue-locks/
They will 99.99% likely be open and not closed.
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I have an EchoMap, or some kinda Garmin. Honestly, it gets neglected and I have not devoted that much time to it. I’m pretty sure you can export all the GPS data as a .gpx file. How, I’m not sure.
If there were a way to hook it up to a computer or WLAN, that would be dynamite. Honestly, that should be standard.
When I get a chance, I will go fiddle with mine then report back here what I learn. Thanks, Ollie.
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I’ve seen bay boats launch there during summer.
I think your boat will be fine. Yes, it’s a little shallower toward the end, just make sure you’re on plane and hammered down.
I think you’ll be good.
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The river was definitely better last year, but I’m sure you know that’s a function of the river coming up earlier than it did last year. This year will hopefully be different.
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Amen.
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Well, it has been better in the Lake P area, for sure. Mike Gallo also doesn’t fish other areas and, of course, he’s going to say that so customers book.
With that said, he’s a long time, OG, BTDT, knowledgeable guy.
“I would tend to agree with that.”
Me too! That’s pretty much been my tune this whole time, but I’d go to think putting fish back certainly cannot hurt.
Let’s hope the river doesn’t see double digits this winter!!! *knocks on wood*
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Ah, and to answer your question: no I have not. But I am confident boater with an aluminum boat that doesn’t weigh much and a trailer that’s already beat to hell.
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Well, what boat are you trying to launch? My crystal ball isn’t working today and you didn’t specify that in your profile or post an intro 🙂
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open it with Google Earth Desktop
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“I’d say a large number(not-all) of those that sight-fish reds in ponds are C&R anglers, especially the fly fish poling skiff guys.”
Oh, 1,000%! But I’ve personally seen a good deal who still fill the cooler. Slightly annoying given the state of the redfish. That and it’s still fishing pressure that wasn’t there before. Imagine being one of the first guys with a casting platform then vs now.
After that, of course other states laugh at us. I’ve fished/traveled out of state a bunch, that’s how I know. That and getting viciously roasted by other folks out of state on the Internet. LOL I think it’s required if you’re seriously fishing for the long term, great way to learn new stuff.
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Really? We thought you just used the pile of trout you catch to climb in and out of your boat. lol
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Me, too. That would be amazing. I’m rooting for you. I do think that NW corner of Grand Lake can be good. Make it even easier by getting some dead shrimp and soaking it under a cork against that shoreline and do not hesitate to go further south down it. The 11/20/2016 imagery is pretty much the same conditions you’ll be fishing. It’s a dead giveaway.
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“Are there any markers in Gentilly bayou or is it GPS track all the way?”
Some of the west shoreline of Bayou Gentilly has been dredged. The east shoreline, not really. You are going to want to GPS it, laying in a track exactly like in that video, especially on Saturday with all that northwest wind.
“You mention Oak River but I don’t know where Oak River or orange bayou are located?”
On GED, Oak River is actually called River aux Chenes. The English translation of that is “Oak River”. If you didn’t know, the French word for “oak” is “chene”. Hence, Pointe aux Chene, Bayou Chene, etc.
So, if you use that top left search box on GED and punched in “River aux Chenes” then it will take you to Oak River. It’s the big main bayou south of Grand Lake. You cannot mistake it for anything else. You can do the same for Orange Bayou, and you’ll see that it’s the bayou on the south end of Grand Lake leading into Oak River.
“Thanks guys I really appreciate the feedback this is my first adventure in the area and I know the water is going to be low.”
You’re welcome, and I think you’ll do great since you’re planning the trip rather than winging it.
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sounds good to me lol
