MRGO fish kill not tied to BP oil spill, LDWF says
August 24 at 4:31 pm Biologists investigating a fish kill in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet determined the fish died because of low oxygen levels, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Fish kill reported in booms at MRGO mouth
August 23 at 4:52 pm As many as 15,000 dead fish have been found at the mouth of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, according to news reports.
Snapper season extension under consideration, could begin Oct. 1
August 23 at 10:45 am The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council met in Florida last week and recommended the recreational red snapper season reopen beginning at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1, although fishing would be allowed only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Five injured in July 4 boat explosion on Old River
July 06 at 4:12 pm A boat exploded on Old River on July 4, injuring five of the seven occupants, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Second drowning victim recovered from Lake Palourde boating accident
June 23 at 1:35 pm The second drowning victim, an 18-year-old Gramercy woman, of a June 20 boating accident was recovered in Lake Palourde today (June 23), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Lake Palourde drowning victim found by LDWF
June 21 at 3:30 pm The body of a 39-year-old Donaldsonville man who drowned in Lake Palourde was found this morning, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.
Brauer schools field with 16-pound victory during Bassmaster Central Open on Red River
June 07 at 9:31 am SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La. – Chad Brauer earned the Bassmaster Central Open title on the Red River on Saturday (June 5) by capping off the three-day tournament with the week’s heaviest catch – 21 pounds, 3 ounces. That pushed his total weight to 56 pounds, 14 ounces to best his nearest competitor by more than 16 pounds.
25th Annual Trout ShootOut set for June 5th at Big Lake
May 27 at 11:47 am The Lake Charles Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana will host the 25th Annual Trout ShootOut on June 5th at Calcasieu Point Landing in Lake Charles.
Bassmaster Opens set for Red River June 3-5
May 26 at 11:48 am Red River hot-stick Aaron Johnson has a little advice for anglers gathering in Shreveport next week for the Bassmaster Central Open tournament: Steer clear of the bars.
Pierre Part's Crochet misses first Bassmaster Elite Series win by 2 ounces
May 23 at 8:01 pm The stars were perfectly aligned for Jason Williamson heading into the final day of the Bassmaster Elite Series Pride of Georgia on Clarks Hill Lake, a tournament in which he held a more than 4-pound lead over Pierre Part's Cliff Crochet.
Bowfishing bill pulled from consideration
April 21 at 7:55 pm The bill that aimed to ban bowfishing for redfish was pulled today (April 21) by Sen. Dan Claitor, who said one of the main reasons was unfavorable public input. The proposal was to be considered tomorrow (April 22) by the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
Bowfishing bill pulled from consideration
April 21 at 7:51 am The bill that aimed to ban bowfishing for redfish was pulled today (April 21) by Sen. Dan Claitor, who said one of the main reasons was unfavorable public input. The proposal was to be considered tomorrow (April 22) by the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
Majority of Delta National Wildlife Refuge closed following oil spill
April 12 at 10:08 am The recent oil spill within Delta National Wildlife Refuge south of Venice forced U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials on Saturday to close the portion of the refuge south of main pass.
