The November 2026 Issue
FEATURES
2026-27 WMA Waterfowl Forecast
October 23, 2026No Wildlife Management Area in Louisiana gave up more ducks during the 2025-26 season than Dewey W. Wills WMA.
Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters
October 23, 2026When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.
INSHORE FISHING
Anglers look to Lake Decade for solid fall trout fishing
October 23, 2026Tommy Pellegrin of Custom Charters LLC has been pulling fish out of Lake Decade for as long as he can remember.
Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak
October 19, 2026This is the time of year kayak anglers dream of: mild weather, short paddles and limits of hungry trout make for a great day on the water.
Vermilion Bay reefs come alive in November
November 2, 2026In November, John Hardy of Shreveport heads for Vermilion Bay. In the fall, speckled trout leave deeper water and migrate toward the bays.