Delacroix is one of South Louisiana’s classic marsh-fishing areas. The surrounding water is a maze of shallow marsh, bays, small lakes, bayous, and canals, with deeper pockets that can hold fish when temperatures drop.
Early in the spring, the trout bite can turn on here before fish spread farther north. Soft plastics three to four feet under a cork are a good starting point, and live shrimp can be difficult to beat when they are available. During colder weather, working plastics closer to the bottom can produce, while summer gives anglers more opportunities to experiment with topwater baits.
Delacroix Areas to Explore
- Bayou Long and Bayou Batola: Work the edges of the grass while drifting or trolling. When you find a productive stretch, slow down and fish it thoroughly.
- Lake Batola: The west shoreline can hold better trout, while the southeast end near Pencil Canal is worth checking for tide lines.
- Pointe Fienne: In the fall, concentrations of boats can be a clue that trout are stacked up in the area.
- Skippy Lake: Crab-trap lines can provide a path to work while staying on the move.
- Little Crevasse: A deeper trough can become more important in colder weather.
- Bay Jack, Bay Ponton, Lake John, Four Horse Lake, and Pato Cabello: These are all areas where drifting, trolling, or working plastics around tide movement and structure can be productive.
The biggest lesson in Delacroix is to stay flexible. Water level, wind, tide, and salinity can move the fish, so do not spend the entire day waiting on a spot that is not showing signs of life.