Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

FEATURES

Anatomy of a deer skull

June 19, 2026

The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.

Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination

June 19, 2026

What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.

HUNTING

Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent

June 22, 2026

Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent will defend you from disease-carrying mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and no see-ums for up to 12 hours.

BASS FISHING

Boyce angler lands well-traveled Toledo Bend bass

June 15, 2026

Tyler Medica of Boyce holds the 11.90-pound bass he caught on June 5 at Toledo Bend. It was previously caught Feb. 7 at 13.1 pounds.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

June 19, 2026

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

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 7, 2026

June 22, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through June 7, 2026 indicate that 210,474 pounds, or 23.9%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp

June 16, 2026

Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly.

Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

June 19, 2026

Whether fishing the shallow marsh ponds, bays or nearshore waters under petroleum platforms, Venice provides incredible action.

Make Delacroix your June trout destination

June 7, 2026

Capt. Chris Danos charters out of Beshel’s Marina in Pointe a la Hache and on many spring days runs towards Delacroix for trout.

PHOTO CONTEST
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NEWS BREAKERS

Agents cite Slidell man for selling fish illegally

June 23, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an allegedly selling fish illegally on May 30 in St. Tammany Parish.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

June 19, 2026

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

FIELD NOTES

College angler overcomes obstacles to have great senior season

June 22, 2026

Champ Morales of Livingston had a great senior season on the Southeastern Louisiana University Fishing Team with teammate Grayson Aguillard.