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Grand Isle Navigational Hazards
Posted on 5/16/24 at 8:39 am
Posted on 5/16/24 at 8:39 am
I may go stay at brightside marina for a couple nights in June. I’ve never even been on the island before so I have a couple questions.
Are there any restaurants or tackle shops I should experience down there?
What are some navigational concerns I should consider? (Not looking for spots) I fish out of a 16.5ft skiff so I figure I will be limited to the backside of the island if there is any decent wind with a bit of south in it. Im wanting to avoid any sunken rock piles or stuff like that.
Are there any restaurants or tackle shops I should experience down there?
What are some navigational concerns I should consider? (Not looking for spots) I fish out of a 16.5ft skiff so I figure I will be limited to the backside of the island if there is any decent wind with a bit of south in it. Im wanting to avoid any sunken rock piles or stuff like that.
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Posted on 5/16/24 at 9:40 am to hall59tiger
Go find a guy named roach. He will hook you up.
Posted on 5/16/24 at 11:07 am to hall59tiger
Don’t buy tackle on the island unless absolutely necessary. It will be marked up 50 percent higher than buying from home or more if online.
Jo-Bobs definitely for lunch. It’s just a gas station but it’s good and cheap.
Star fish is good for casual full service restaurant.
Just use common sense with your boat and you will be fine. Plenty of a lot bigger boats running around the island with no problems. If you go into the marsh and not sure if you can run safely look for a row of crab traps and follow them.
Jo-Bobs definitely for lunch. It’s just a gas station but it’s good and cheap.
Star fish is good for casual full service restaurant.
Just use common sense with your boat and you will be fine. Plenty of a lot bigger boats running around the island with no problems. If you go into the marsh and not sure if you can run safely look for a row of crab traps and follow them.
This post was edited on 5/16/24 at 11:08 am
Posted on 5/16/24 at 5:58 pm to hall59tiger
Hurricane hole for fancy
Starfish for burgers and plate lunches
Tackle is high as a kite
GO TO the sure way grocery hardware store at least just to go. It’s pretty much the go to for anything you may really need.
Buy fresh shrimp before you get there, nothing else you can tear up the whiting near the rocks. The rocks in back hold a multitude of eating fish.
Reds, specks, actually a keeper mangrove here and there, flounder, white trout, sheep head.
I’ve had trips where I caught 2-3 of each species I just mentioned.
Starfish for burgers and plate lunches
Tackle is high as a kite
GO TO the sure way grocery hardware store at least just to go. It’s pretty much the go to for anything you may really need.
Buy fresh shrimp before you get there, nothing else you can tear up the whiting near the rocks. The rocks in back hold a multitude of eating fish.
Reds, specks, actually a keeper mangrove here and there, flounder, white trout, sheep head.
I’ve had trips where I caught 2-3 of each species I just mentioned.
Posted on 5/16/24 at 8:59 pm to hall59tiger
I see starfish mentioned already, its the best place to eat on the island.
Hurricane Hole is good but really too expensive, especially for what you get.
I am a detractor here, but Joebobs food isn't very good IMO.
Anywhere there is something hard in the water in Grand Isle there will be fish.
Hurricane Hole is good but really too expensive, especially for what you get.
I am a detractor here, but Joebobs food isn't very good IMO.
Anywhere there is something hard in the water in Grand Isle there will be fish.
Posted on 5/17/24 at 7:11 am to hall59tiger
On low tide things get shallow quickly, if running the backside of GI, stay closer to the main island than the marsh to the north. Try the back side of Grand Terre, Queen Bess. Fish the rocks in the passes and along the island, maybe front side if weather allows.
Remember that crab trap balls are normally the deeper part of the water column and bring a push pole as a 16.5 ft boat isn’t that heavy if you get stuck.
Good luck!
Remember that crab trap balls are normally the deeper part of the water column and bring a push pole as a 16.5 ft boat isn’t that heavy if you get stuck.
Good luck!
Posted on 5/17/24 at 8:38 am to hall59tiger
I'd say don't go on the front side of the beach with your skiff unless it's absolute glass out there. Even then, bring a good anchor and chain, and don't get too close to the surf. People sink or beach their little 16' bass boats in the surf all the time. Also, the two passes on either side of the island have very strong currents, so just be careful there as well.
Edit: I just read the part about fishing Fourchon. Same rules apply about the pass and the beach. You can easily fish the marsh on either side of Fourchon with a small aluminum boat or skiff. If you try to run West on the the back side towards Timbalier, beware that there's dredge lines and rock piles just under the water that can bust your prop, so don't cross any warning signs
Edit: I just read the part about fishing Fourchon. Same rules apply about the pass and the beach. You can easily fish the marsh on either side of Fourchon with a small aluminum boat or skiff. If you try to run West on the the back side towards Timbalier, beware that there's dredge lines and rock piles just under the water that can bust your prop, so don't cross any warning signs
This post was edited on 5/17/24 at 8:44 am
Posted on 5/18/24 at 10:46 am to hall59tiger
We limited out last weekend in Grande Isle, even with the bad wind. Hotel Sid was hot freelining a weighted croaker. We also fished in between the rock walls and had good success using a popping cork and live shrimp. Caught 3 boat limits two days in a row.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 6:34 pm to hall59tiger
No love given for Bridgeside? Roast Beef and shrimp poboys are good, eat out on the upper deck and watch the boat launch for entertainment. If you’re with a buddy get one of each and split for a surf and turf. Likely to see me there if it’s later in the month
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