The EASL Big Speckled Trout Contest runs for the entire year. There is a monthly winner for biggest Speckled Trout. This is also a running yearly contest that awards the first, second and third place prizes for the largest Speckled Trout caught in a monthly contest.
First place is awarded a monogrammed jacket and a check for $75. Second place is a check for $50. Third place is a check for $25. Only fish caught in Louisiana waters are eligible for entry into the contest. Waters covered by the Louisiana/Texas Reciprocal License Agreement are considered to be “Louisiana waters”. Fish must be weighed on a digital scale and reported to the Contest Chairman no later than 7 days after “month end”.
Fish caught in waters not open to public fishing are ineligible.
*For the BIG SPECKLED TROUT CONTEST, you may enter your fish by calling Herb Finnerty at 225-716-1947 or herbfinnerty@outlook.com. Give your name, weight of fish, and date caught.