Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

July 1, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.

HUNTING

EXO Pro Elite Electronic Hearing Protection

July 28, 2026

The EXO Pro Elite has significant upgrades in hearing protection, sound clarity, comfort and overall performance.

BASS FISHING

These bass have it made in the shade

July 2, 2026

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.

FRESHWATER FISHING

New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1

July 9, 2026

Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2026

July 27, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through July 12, 2026 indicate that 659,232 pounds, or 74.7%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.

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.

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

July 24, 2026

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Agents cite three subjects for deer hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes

July 27, 2026

The LDWF Enforcement Division has cited three individuals for numerous alleged hunting violations in Vernon and Lafayette parishes.

RECIPES

Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs

July 24, 2026

These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.

FIELD NOTES

Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime

July 21, 2026

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.