The May 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Pass through Big Lake structures to a redfish paradise
April 24, 2026Big redfish commonly congregate on the downstream side of the Calcasieu Lake weirs waiting to snatch anything flowing to them.
Alligator lottery winner tags out on first hunt
April 24, 2026In 2008, LDWF created the Lottery Alligator Harvest Program, which allows over 1,000 people the opportunity to harvest over 3,000 alligators.
INSHORE FISHING
Fishing reefs to rigs at Cocodrie
April 24, 2026The early summer months are prime time for good to excellent speckled trout fishing out of Cocodrie. It needs to be put on your bucket list.
Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta
May 14, 2026The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.
Huge alligator gar lands young angler in state record book
May 12, 2026Nathan Boquet, 16, was fishing the Atchafalaya Delta WMA with his buddies when he landed the new No. 2 alligator gar in the state.