First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

FEATURES

Early teal season gives waterfowlers a tune-up

August 21, 2026

Louisiana’s September teal season gives sportsmen a tune-up before the regular duck hunting season starts.

White trout get no respect

August 21, 2026

White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.

HUNTING

New early archery season to open on private lands in CWD Management Zones

August 30, 2026

Deer hunters on private land inside Louisiana’s CWD Management Zones will have nine additional days of archery hunting this year.

BASS FISHING

Fall transition starts at Toledo Bend

August 21, 2026

The cooler the September days, the more and more bass push into drains and creek channel bends across the lake.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Kayaking for catfish

August 16, 2026

With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Teams around the globe compete in Blue Marlin World Cup Championship

August 5, 2026

The winner-take-all Blue Marlin World Cup is held each year on July 4. Entrants fish for 8 hours in their chosen time zone.

INSHORE FISHING

White trout get no respect

August 21, 2026

White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.

Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout

August 6, 2026

The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.

First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

August 1, 2026

For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.

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NEWS BREAKERS

New fishing regulations in the Saline-Larto Complex beginning Sept. 20

August 30, 2026

Beginning Sept. 20, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in the Saline-Larto Complex.

RECIPES

Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs

August 11, 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

Beyond the Blind

August 29, 2026

Beyond the Blind envisions a world where every child, regardless of disability, is given the opportunity to experience outdoor adventures.