Montauk 17,
The trout start turning on in the surf @ GI when the shrimp begin to migrate from the marsh and bays to the Gulf somewhere around the end of April. W/ the cold winter we've had, it may turn on a little later in May. I've caught trout in the surf as early as the 1st week in April. Another spot to try in early May is the Caminada Pass area around the Old Bridge and Rockpiles. Or try Barataria Pass area along the little oil structures. These are the "highways" to the Gulf. I like the Elmer's Island surf the best, but the far west and east sides of GI are great also. Fourchon beach is another option, but driving on the beach is now prohibited (that really sucks!!). It will limit your opty. to catch there. June through August produce good numbers. May and June can be good for the bigger trout. Live shrimp or croakers, tops, and plastics are your best bets as far as baits go. Chartreuse is best producer, along w/ clear, smoke, purple, or combo w/ chartreuse. Chrome and bone w/ the tops.
Hope this helps.
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