Do these white poles mark fishing spots or dangerous hazards? | Louisiana Inshore Fishing Tips

The white PVC pole is the most common marker you will see anywhere inside Louisiana’s inshore waters. These things are everywhere and they all serve different purposes, some of which even contradict each other.

For example, a white pole can mark an underwater hazard, something you don’t want to hit, or it can mark a channel you want to keep your boat in, or even be a good fishing spot for speckled trout and redfish.

If you confused one for the other you can end up in an accident rather quick. It’s maddening, isn’t it?

So how do you know what is what? I made this video to detail exactly that, so let's jump into this.

Those coordinates mentioned in the video:

29°51'54.58"N 89°41'55.12"W

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