The July 2026 Issue

Charles Thompson will target the docks bass hide under at Cross Lake on a few occasions, but most of the time you’ll find him at Caddo Lake.

Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.

Troy Kirgan of Illinois hooked a giant 67-pound snowy grouper out of Venice while on board Joey Coco’s 34-foot Freeman.

Once on the brink of extinction with only about 100,000 left in 1972 in the state, the LDWF developed its alligator management program.

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

Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm.