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March 8, 2026

The March 2026 Issue

Blue Cats on the Mermentau | Old-school lures and equipment | Lake Pontchartrain transition trout
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46th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show set for March 20–22 in LaPlace

FEATURES

Spring bass fishing on North Louisiana lakes

February 20, 2026

D’Arbonne, Caney, Bruin, Bussey Brake, Claiborne; five bodies of water in North Louisiana that offer great springtime bass fishing.

Fishing with old-school lures and equipment

February 20, 2026

Capt. Mike Gallo rustled up some old gear, old lures and older equipment like he used back in the day to take a fishing trip to reminisce.

HUNTING

LWFC approves resolutions to add land to Salvador, Sandy Hollow and John Franks WMAs

March 6, 2026

The LWFC approved resolutions to add land to Salvador, Sandy Hollow and John Franks Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs).

BASS FISHING

February kicks off some great bass fishing

February 8, 2026

Don’t let February keep your kayak off the water. Fish days with milder conditions and there is a good chance you will wear the bass out.

FRESHWATER FISHING

LWF Commission adopts NOI to modify crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex

March 6, 2026

The LWFC adopted a notice of intent to modify current crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Hot topics discussed at March LWFC meeting

March 6, 2026

Red snapper season opening May 1 and an expanded Dec. 5-20 black bear season were key items from the LWFC during its March 4 meeting.

INSHORE FISHING

As water warms in the spring, fishing action heats up at Vermilion Bay

February 20, 2026

Troy Nash with South Louisiana Redfishing said the Vermilion Bay system south of New Iberia can produce good fishing all year long.

Managing Louisiana’s game and fish

February 20, 2026

Louisiana is the only state in our country that allows two foreign-owned companies to extract tens of millions of menhaden each year.

Fishing with old-school lures and equipment

February 20, 2026

Capt. Mike Gallo rustled up some old gear, old lures and older equipment like he used back in the day to take a fishing trip to reminisce.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF requests bass anglers to submit tournament results for 2026 season

March 6, 2026

The LDWF is requesting all bass anglers and tournament organizers to submit their tournament results to the LATRIP.

RECIPES

Wild Turkey Tortilla Soup

February 20, 2026

Tortilla soup is a comforting classic Mexican dish built on bold, layered flavors and shredded wild turkey adds heartiness to it.

FIELD NOTES

North Toledo Bend State Park

February 20, 2026

North Toledo Bend State Park offers a fantastic jumping off spot to fish one of the best bass lakes in the nation.

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