Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Anatomy of a deer skull

July 1, 2026

The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.

Sight casting to tripletail

July 1, 2026

Tripletail love to suspend under floating objects. They drift along with logs, old crates or any other flotsam.

HUNTING

LDWF releases 2026-27 hunting regulation online pamphlet

July 17, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2026-27 hunting regulation pamphlet online at the LDWF website.

BASS FISHING

Bass patterns to use at the Bend

June 29, 2026

If this month is anything like past Julys at Toledo Bend, it’ll be a pretty darned good month for bass fishing.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case

July 22, 2026

The Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case is intentionally designed to protect, organize and maximize urchin baits.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend

June 29, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. 

INSHORE FISHING

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 2026

This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.

Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination

July 1, 2026

What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.

Unlimited kayak fishing possibilities down Highway 1 corridor

July 14, 2026

The entire area down lower Highway 1 down to Grand Isle provides some great summertime kayak fishing opportunities.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Student completes the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program

July 21, 2026

The LDWF recognized a Louisiana college student who recently completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 2026

This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.

FIELD NOTES

Lake Claiborne State Park

June 26, 2026

Many people stay at Lake Claiborne State Park to fish Lake Claiborne. It is one of the most popular lakes for catching hybrid striped bass.