Speckled trout, such a prized species along Louisiana’s coast that they may as well adorn the state flag, are overfished and in steep decline, with the spawning-age female population at their ...

Average speckled sea trout range from 10 to 20 inches, with true “gator” trout reaching upwards of 40 inches. Their diet changes as they grow. Smaller fish key in on crustaceans, ...

Speckled trout, such a prized species along Louisiana’s coast that they may as well adorn the state flag, are overfished and in steep decline, with the spawning-age female population at their ...

The amount of speckled trout that can be kept per day is also limited to 15. In addition, Chen did not have a saltwater fishing license, the department said.

Joe Johnston reports speckled trout fishing continues to be really strong with a larger class of fish being caught with many fish running in the 18-22-inch range. The specks are being caught on ...

Above is a common spotted sea trout, sometimes called a speckled sea trout; “speck” for short. Feisty, crafty, and tasty, Gulf Coast anglers love them. In Texas, speck are closed to commercial ...

Speckled trout are not a trout at all, but a member of the drum/croaker family of fishes. They do resemble their freshwater look-alikes quite a lot, hence the moniker.

Speckled trout lures can be used to catch seatrout as far north as Southern New Jersey and as far south as Northern Mexico. But the sweet spot for these popular gamefish is from the Carolinas ...

We are in the middle of a speckled trout fishing frenzy right here. We're catching them topwater, on croakers, under corks, on the bottom, just about any way you can imagine!

If a tagged speckled trout is caught, fishers are asked to report it to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources by calling 228-523-4006 or by email at [email protected].

Speckled trout can be caught on the flats in Cocoa in 2-3 feet of water. Use topwater lures like a Heddon Spook or a Rapala Skitterwalk early in the morning to get a bite.

Possessing over 50 speckled trout brings a $400 to $950 fine and up to 120 days in jail, while possession of undersized speckled trout carries up to a $350 fine. Fishing without a saltwater ...