Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

July 24, 2026

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

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.

HUNTING

Anatomy of a deer skull

July 28, 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.

BASS FISHING

NetBait HexTek Bull Bream

July 25, 2026

Many bass anglers are getting bit consistently on the American Baitworks Co. NetBait BaitFuel HexTek Bull Bream Creature Bait.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R

July 24, 2026

The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF pushing for state management on greater amberjack

July 5, 2026

Louisiana’s push for state management of greater amberjack has reached the point where marine biologists are ready to lay out their plan.

INSHORE FISHING

As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow

July 24, 2026

According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.

Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime

July 21, 2026

Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm.

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 2026

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

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in St. James Parish

July 31, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in St. James Parish on July 25.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 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

Dynamic bass duo

July 24, 2026

Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.