The October 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Running of the bull reds
September 25, 2026In Louisiana, redfish generally spawn from mid-August through mid-November with the peak in September and October.
Fall patterns for slab sac-a-lait
September 25, 2026Ray Miller of Madisonville fishes sac-a-lait year-round and knows the fish won’t be in the same stage of their fall transition every October.
INSHORE FISHING
CCA Louisiana, RFRI and LDWF release 150,000 redfish in Louisiana’s first redfish restocking
September 21, 2026More than 150,000 hatchery-raised red drum have been released into Louisiana waters in the first redfish restocking effort in state history.
The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year
September 21, 2026Brandi Sauce caught a 32.50-pound bull redfish which won her first place in the 2026 Ride the Bull kayak tournament held in Grand Isle.
Emergency on the water
September 21, 2026Sixteen-year-old Brody Martin had an alligator gar slash open his left forearm. A trip to the emergency room resulted in eight stitches.