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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
My good friends Jim and Dena King who own the beautiful home on Hwy. 1 at Elmers Island report that while the fishing is a "little" slow this week, Captain Jim was able to pick up to real nice "Rat Reds" which of course are the best eating kind. Once again Captain Jim King caught these excellent eating reds on the bottom. The really nice fact is that when I went over last night to perform some Notary work for the Kings, Dena and Jim gave me the fore beautiful filets! What a deal! Remember the fishing is still o.k. but fish on the bottom and use some dead shrimp or live cocahoe minnows for the very best action. Fellow fishermen are also telling me that they are picking up reds,rat reds,flounders and sheepshead in the Elmer Island area. Keep fishing Grand Isle waters and keep safe! Please call in your fishing reports to Irv Magri at either 504-270-7513 or 985-242-4364. Irv Magri's 24/7 fax number is 985-787-2477. Please send in those fishing reports!
Monday, January 30, 2012
If you like to fish off the road, I would strongly again suggest fishing on Elmer's Island which is approximately .07 past the official sign that says "Jefferson Parish." Simply take a right off of Highway 1 at the small bridge which is clearly marked with an arrow stating "Elmer's Island." Currently, they are catching redfish, flounders, white and speckled trout. Irv would strongly suggest fishing with cocahoe minnows with rigging for bottom fishing. Cocohoe minnows are usually available at Coastal Bait Stand at the corner of Lee Lane and Highway 1 right as you enter Grand Isle on your left side. Lee Lane is the first street to your left. Also, you may purchase bait at Bridgeside Marina, Gulf Stream Marina or Sand Dollar Marina at the exremely eastern end of Grand Isle. Both redfish and flounder are hitting live cocahoe and even "fresh" dead shrimp if cocahoe minnows are not available. Bring the entire family for some fishing that simply does not require a boat. Please remember to drive slow on Elmer's Island, watch for children and other fishermen and if you decide to wade fish in the surf off of Elmer's Island PLEASE USE A LIFE JACKET AND DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED EVEN FOR A MOMENT. After you catch the salt water beauties kindly call the host, Irv Magri, and give him a fishing report so he can tell others of your Grand Isle fishing experience! Irv may be reached at (504) 270-7513 (cell), (985) 242-4364 (home) or via e-mail at irvmagri@yahoo.com.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Speckled trout, white trout (sand trout), channel mullet and flounders are hitting live shrimp, plastic DOAs, as
well as cocahoe minnows on the reefs in Caminada Bay. Just to be sure where the fish are, Irv suggests that you fish both on the bottom as well under a popping cork to determine where the fish are. Also, fish are being caught from the bank near the "snake hole", just north of the first bridge leading to Grand Isle in Lafourche Parish. The surf fishing is starting to pick up and should continue to improve as weather becomes warmer and the sea water temperature rises.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Mike Combre and his fishing friends report of catching speckled and white trout off of the back of his property on Caminada Bay near the bridge on both live shrimp underneath the popping cork as well as on fresh dead
shrimp. Combre's party also report on catching several nice flounders on the bottom. Also, the rocks on the beach on the extreme western end of Grand Isle have also been producing some speckled and white trout as well as puppy drum. Irv Magri suggests that you use live shrimp that can be purchased anywhere on Grand
Isle and place it underneath a popping or rattling cork.
Sunday,May 1, 2011
Speckled Trout and White Trout have arrived in good numbers in Grand Isle waters!!! Yesterday,Saturday,April 30,2011 was a great and beautiful day for family fishing on the enchanted island-Grand Isle!!! Fisherman,including Dr. Ellis Bernard,DDS and his fishing team report limiting out on specks in
Caminada Bay with both live shrimp and gulp soft plastics under a poping cork. Also other fishermen at the
Gulf Stream Marina also report that specks and white trout are hitting hard especially on live shrimp,once
again under a poping cork on light tackle. Try the oyster reefs previously identified on this website below
which are just 3-5 minutes north of the Gulf Stream Marina in the bay which are clearly marked with poles. Call Irv Magri and advise him on your fishing trip to Grand Isle so that we can keep the reports coming in for the benefit of all fishermen! Good luck and be safe in our beautiful waters.Sunday,July 25,2010
Fishing has returned to our enchanted island! Even though we are fighting thru the BP oil spill disaster-we are now cleared to fish our fertile waters once again. Speckled trout, white trout,redfish,sheepshead and
flounder are plentiful and hitting both plastic and live bait hard and fast. Uncle Irv Magri urges you to use
extreme caution until the passage of Tropical Depression Bonnie. Irv suggests the following hot spots for your fishing enjoyment:
1.Independence Island- North-29.18.610,West 89.57.351-Some beautiful specks and a few reds are in this area. You can use sparkle beatles or live bait. Please
remember because of the heat try to fish very early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Keep plenty of
water and sunscreen on hand for your safety and health. GOOD LUCK!!!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010
O.K. saltwater fishermen and fisherwomen-Spring is near! Take Uncle Irv Magri's sound and proven advice-puppy drum and huge black drum (cousin of the red drum or redfish are ready to make their March debut in mid-March. If you want some real great fun in Caminada Bay,use some medium to heavy tackle,fish the bottom
with either dead shrimp, cracked crab or live croaker and get ready for summer spring fun!
Uncle Irv's favorite spots include the oyster reefs behing Mr.Joe Arnona's Gulf Stream Marina. This spot is
about 5-8 minutes at the most from Gulf Streams dock and back-down. Uncle Irv strongly suggests fighting these fish and releasing the really big boys as they are often filled with worms. Although the worms won't hurt you or your family these large black drum are just too tough to
consume. However,the "puppy drum" (usually under 5lbs) are quite good table fare and should be either fried,broiled or Uncle Irv's favorite baked with tons of garlic,olive oil and pure butter!!!
Uncle Irv Magri,the former founder and host of "Sportsman Paradise" on Channel 4 in New Orleans (34 years ago) also recommends trying "Old Bird Reef" near 29.19.560N and 89.57.222W on your friendly GPS. This
favorite spot is known to produce large back drum,speckled and white trout,flounder and reds. Try this spot and give Uncle Irv a call at 985-242-4364 (Grand Isle Real Estate and Notary) or his call at 504-270-7513 and let him know how your party did at his favorite spots.SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
Reds, Speckled Trout and Flounders are often known as the "Cajun Grand Slam" of fishing! "Cajun Grand Slams" are now becoming common in Grand Isle waters. After fishing Grand Isle waters for the past 60+ years
(beginning as a small child) Irv Magri will share some "fishing hot spots" with his faithful readers. Please do not hestitate to call Irv Magri and/or Grand Isle Real Estate which Irv owns and give him an update on your fishing successes so he made be able to assist other fishermen in their quest of the "Cajun Grand Slam".
Below listed are some of Irv's all time favorites as it relates to Grand Isle waters including, but not limited to
Caminada Bay, Barataria Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. Here are a few of Irv Magri's favorites:
1) Tresor Isle - 29 25.420 North Latitude and 89 51.850 West Longitude - This hot spot is well known to area
fishermen. The "natives" sometimes call this Paradise Island. By what ever name you choose this spot
produces large Speckled Trout, nice Reds, includes Rat Reds as well as "doormat" size Flounders.
Sheepheads are also taking here. Try live shrimp and/or minnows underneath a popping cork or some Gulp
baits for best results.
2) Flat or Plat Isle - 29 24.995 North Latitude and 90 00.275 West Longitude - This well known hot spot is near Hackberry Bay and Bayou Cholas. Be certain to watch for shallow water and certain underwater obstructions. Irv Magri personally caught some Specks in 2003 that weighed between 2 1/2 to 4 lbs. on live shrimp and live croakers. Please remember what Irv Magri often tells his friends and his listening audience in both radio and his "old" fishing show - and that is that big Speckled Trout love, love, love live croakers. Why? It's really very
simple. Croakers love Speckled Trout eggs. Hence, Speckled Trout will kill live croakers even if they are not
hungry in order to protect their young. So even when a large, yellow mouth Speckled Trout has it's belly full,
it will still "snatch up" any croaker that it can find.
3) Fish Isle - 29 27.364 North Latitude and 89 55.699 West Longitude - Another Grand Isle favorite! This spot
usually produces great eating "Rat Reds", Sheepheads, Flounders and Speckled Trout. Once again, watch
your water depth and since Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav have struck this area hard, you must be mindful of watching intently for underwater obstructions. If you have difficulty finding this area without a GPS as a
navigational aid it is located just outside of the Wilkinson Canal (just to the east).
4) St. Mary's Point - 29 25.651 North Latitude and 89 56.501 West Longitude - This is definitely one of Irv Magri's all time favorite spots. "Topped" only by "Governor's Reef" which is within a stones throw of this location. Irv and his long time buddies including Francis "Butty" Bonura of St. Rose, LA have often "limited out" on Speckled Trout and Redfish. It was actually Irv's old and dear friend Butty Bonura that acquainted Irv several decades ago with this very hot spot. Large Speckled Trout, Reds, White Trout, Sheephead and Flounder are taken in an abundance at Old St. Mary's Point. The best live baits are live croakers, live shrimp and live minnows. If
fishing with autoficial baits, try the DOA shrimp, the mirror lures or even an old sidewinder or the old standard "Mr. Champ". Many an enjoyable morning and afternoon was had by Butty Bonura, Irv Magri and their fishing
buddies at this great location in Plaquemines Parish waters. Please don't forget to call Irv Magri at either 985-242-4364, 985-787-2477 or his cell at 504-270-7513 and let him know how you did at this great saltwater location.
5) El Cid area - 29 19.888 North Latitude and 89 58.191 West Longitude - This favorite hot spot is near a
platform and provides great fishing entertainment for you and the entire family. Bring your lunch and plenty
of water and soft drinks as the whole family can enjoy catching fish of all varieties at this old and well
established location! Speckled Trout, White Trout, Redfish, Sheephead and Flounder abound in this area.
Once again try using live bait if possible such as (but not limited to) live croakers, live shrimp and live minnows.
HAPPY FISHING!
Again, please remember to call Irv Magri with the results of your fishing trip so that he might share it with others. Remember if you like fishing Grand Isle waters, you may wish to purchase a nice camp in the Grand Isle area from Irv Magri who has been a licensed Real Estate Agent and licensed Real Estate Broker since 1977. Irv is also a licensed Notary Public since in 1979 and can handle all of your notarial needs such as transferring your boat, motor and trailer. Grand Isle Real Estate and Notorial Services can be reached at 985-242-4364 or 985-787-2477 or Irv's cell at 504-270-7513.
AUGUST 16, 2009
Irv Magri,the former host of the popular television show,"Sportsman Paradise" is offering you some of his
favorite spots on your GPS. Irv urges you to try these "hot spots", don't litter, respect the limits and the
environment. Have fun and catch some quality fish at these following spots that are well proven over the past five(5) decades!!!:
1. "Old" Andre Island-29 15.901 North Latitude and 90 02.528 West Longitude- Sometimes this is a very good spot for Speckled Trout,White Trout and Flounder. Lower your anchor very
gently not to "spook" the fish,stir up the bottom and/or to disturb other fishermen. In the summer try a live
shrimp under a poping cork in the morning or late afternoon hours. If you fish with your mother-in-law during the heat of the day,simply remove your cork,put on a very light lead (sinker) and fish on the bottom where the fish usually go when the Louisisana sun heats up the water.
2. Eric or "Big Jaw" Isle-29 15.177 North Latitude and 90 03.124 West Longitude- This often productive spot is a "good cast" only from,"Old Andre Island." Try both of these often good
producing spots and remember that live bait usually works best in this area although experienced anglers will use artificials when they can. HAPPY FISHING!!!
August 6, 2009
We apologize for not updating our "fishing hotspot report" since June 2, 2009 however, Irv Magri has just
returned to duty.
Speckled trout and redfish are extremely abundant everywhere near Grand Isle. Trout are being caught in the surf on top water lures early in the morning before the sun heats up the shallow waters, in Caminada Bay
especially on the oyster reefs using live shrimp or live cocahoe minnows or croakers which usually produce
larger trout. The reason that croakers are GREAT BAIT, is that speckled trout eggs are eaten in large numbers by croakers and hence the trout hate croakers and will eat them even after they are full. Some of the largest
speckled trout that Irv Magri, the former host of the television show, "Sportsman's Paradise" has ever caught in his 60+ years of saltwater fishing in Louisiana waters has been caught using small to medium size croakers. If
you are fishing in midday (usually not Irv's favorite time to fish in the hot Louisiana summer sun) you might try your live croakers and/or cocahoe's minnows on the bottom on a "Carolina Rig" which allows the live bait to
swim around while the sinker sits on the bottom of the sea floor. You should usually give your live bait
between 12 to 24 inches to swim to attrack your fish. This type of live bait will attrack large speckled trout, redfish (red drum), black drum, shark, spainish mackrel, etc.
Please don't forget to fish the beaches of Elmers Island just to the west of Grand Isle near Caminada Pass, as
the fishing action has been extremely good especiall in the early morning and late afternoon hours.
Additionally, don't forget to fish on the East end of Grand Isle near Fort Livingston on Grand Terre Island. Large bull reds are being taken in that area up to 45 pounds! Don't forget to use heavy tackle, live bait and steel leaders. Try fishing near to the protective rocks that encompass the old Fort on Barataria Pass for reds, speckled and white trout, sheepshead, as well as spainish mackrel. Please remember to respect the creel limits and keep Grand Isle and her waters clean.
Happy fishing!!!
June 2, 2009
Thanks again for visiting our "Fishing Tips" feature on our website. Grand Isle Real Estate is dedicated to giving you honest, factual information as it relates to fishing on and around our enchanted island. Irv Magri, who hosted "Sportsman's Paradise" in the 1970's on local New Orleans television would like to give you some of his
"old" fishing hot spots. Now remember Irv Magri would deeply appreciate you emailing him your fishing
results (both good and not so good) so that he may share this with his readers. His email address is irvmagri@yahoo.com and the fax number 985-787-2477. Here are some very reliable and well proven fishing hot spots for your fishing pleasure and enjoyment:
1. Independence Island - 29 18.610 North Latitude and 89 56.169 West Longitude - This has long been a
favorite of Louisiana fisherman in the Grand Isle area. It is known for producing large speckled and white
trout as well as red fish and an occasional flounder or two.
2. Queen Bess Island - 29 18.211 North Latitude and 89 57.350 West Longitude - Yet another Grand Isle all time favorite for catching speckled and white trout, flounders and redfish.
3. Bird Island - 29 19.549 North Latitude and 89 57.252 West Longitude - Take the entire family (including your mother-in-law) to this very picturesque and different setting. This island is the nesting place for our Official State Bird -
The Eastern Brown Pelican. I cannot adequately describe the emense excitement of seeing nesting pelicans
in their natural habitat. The pelican has made a dramatic come back in Louisiana and this nesting spot is one of the major areas in continuing this population boom. Bring your cameras and video equipment and be prepared for an exciting adventure. Also as an extra bonus our Official Salt Water Fish also resides in these waters - The Speckled Trout! Try casting a live shrimp, live croaker or live cockhoe minnow underneath a popping
cork to bring one of these to the dinner table! Now please remember to send your emails, photo's and fishing comments to Irv Magri at 985-242-4364 or to his email irvmagri@yahoo.com so that we may share this information with others.
June 1, 2009
Mr. Joe Arnona, owner/operator of the Gulfstream Marina (985-787-3566) on Grand Isle reports that the oyster reefs in Caminada Bay, approximately 3/4 miles behind "The Crack" which is at the end of E. Central Ave. on Chenier in Caminada Bay is producing large speckled trout and some white trout. Once again, live shrimp, live croakers and live cockhoe minnows are producing tremendous results. Early morning hours and late afternoon hours seemed to be the most productive periods according to "Mr. Joe". He also states that the rocks in front of the island, in the surf, are also producing both speckled and white trout in amazing numbers. Fish Grand Isle and load up your limit on speckled trout!
May 30, 2009
Mr. Henry Bennett reports of catching 15 speckled trout on the oyster reef in Caminada Bay approximately 3/4 of a mile behind "The Crack" which is a pass at the end of E. Central Ave. on Chenier. He and his party caught these beautiful speckled trout on live shrimp underneath a "popping cork". The trout ranged from 1-2 1/2
pounds and gave excitement to the entire party. Bottom fishing was less productive yielding several large
sting rays and large hard head catfish. The lesson here is to fish mostly on the "top" using a popping cork and
light tackle for the maximum fishing enjoyment.
May 23 & 24, 2009
Mr. Edmund Carmadelle, a well respected Grand Isle resident and avid fisherman reports of catching 61 speckled trout with his party off of Elmer's Island. These trout were between 2-4 pounds each and were caught on cockahoe minnows. To reach this particular spot simply go out of Caminada Pass and head west along the beach of Elmer's Island and cast into the surf. The action was fast and furious for Edmund Carmadelle and his
fishing buddies. Cockahoe minnows can be purchased at most of the marinas on the island, including Joe
Arnona's Gulf Stream Marina, 985-787-3566. "Mr. Joe" as he is commonly referred to sells live shrimp, live cockahoe minnows, live croakers and fresh dead shrimp. The marina store (Gulfstream Marina) also sells all types of fishing tackle and supplies, including but not limited to ice, frozen mullet, rods and reels, fishing line, lures, corks, area maps, traps, etc.
2008 Fishing Tips
October 7, 2008
Bull Redfish are in the passes! Strong reports of limited out catches of Redfish are being reported in both
Caminada Pass and Barataria Pass. Fishermen are reporting that cracked crab, cut mullet, and live pinfish are
the very best baits at this time. Also, the specks seem to be moving a little further north into the bays just
north of Grand Isle and south of Lafitte. Flounders are also starting to show up with shrimp, minnows, and jigs being the best baits at this time.
January 5, 2008
Flounders, Reds, and even some Speckled Trout are being caught along Hwy.1 at the "snake pit" which is
directly north of the first bridge leading to Grand Isle where it states "Jefferson Parish" ( a small green sign on
the bridge itself). These fish are being taken on both live bait and artificial lures usually on a rising or falling
tide. Minnows (live) are very effective as well as dead shrimp fished on the bottom. Flounders are stricking
artificial plastics preferably white with a red dot or a shad rig either in white or yellow colors. This action can
be fast and furious especially when the tide is moving well.