The Rigolets

The Rigolets, in Louisiana, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at The Rigolets is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

30.1488, -89.6178 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Red drumSpotted seatroutLargemouth bassSheepsheadBlack drumSouthern flounder

Fishing Techniques

• For Red drum

  When fishing structure, cast upcurrent and let your bait naturally drift down.

• For Spotted seatrout

  Look for areas with current and structure, such as points, oyster bars, and grass edges, as spotted seatrout often ambush prey in these locations.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at The Rigolets.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to The Rigolets should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Louisiana before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like The Rigolets.

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