Louisiana Sportsman

Father, son die in Lake Pontchartrain Saturday

November 19, 2018 Patrick Bonin

A father and son died Saturday during a fishing trip in Lake Pontchartrain near Irish Bayou, but authorities don’t yet know the details of the incident. […]

Recycle old fishing lures into brand-new baits

November 19, 2018 Todd Masson

Caleb Meyer recycles old lures by melting them down and pouring them into his own soft-plastic mold.[…]

No giants, but schooling bass action can be incredible in the fall. This mild November day produced plenty of keepers with spinnerbaits and Rat-L-Traps near the mouth of a creek.

Big water locales perfect for kayaks

November 19, 2018 Chris Holmes

Louisiana has several great freshwater fishing lakes that offer a variety of species like bass, bream and catfish. Also, don’t forget the excellent crappie fishing (white perch in North Louisiana, sac-a-lait in the South).[…]

Gordon Matherne said keeper specks should be plentiful this month near the Sulfur Mine.

Speckled trout slam in the Sulfur Mine

November 18, 2018 Rusty Tardo

My old friend and former charter guide Gordon Matherne said November is the best month of the year to fish the Sulfur Mine.[…]

November is prime time for doormat action in the Calcasieu Ship Channel at Big Lake.

Big Lake gives up big flounder

November 18, 2018 Don Shoopman

Starting in mid-October and peaking in November, saltwater fishermen enjoy some of the best fishing — then feasting — the coast has to offer in the Calcasieu Ship Channel along the western edge of Big Lake.[…]

Waterfowl dishes for your holiday table

November 17, 2018 louisianasportsman

Waterfowl dishes for your holiday table[…]

After October’s high river, Capt. Dustin Bounds suggested starting on the outside and working your way in for Venice reds.

Follow the river for Venice redfish

November 17, 2018 Joel Masson

The fishing in Venice depends on the Mississippi River more than humans rely on oxygen, and a slowly falling, high river in October will shove the November redfish farther from the river, according to Capt. Dustin Bounds.[…]

Glenn Young caught this redfish and a host of others on a Z-Man ChatterBait while fishing Venice last month.

How to have redfish success with a chatterbait

November 16, 2018 Todd Masson

Most Louisiana anglers have seen, either in person or in videos, redfish in water that’s so clear, it looks like it should have been delivered by the Kentwood man.[…]

Gettin’ it all right — Duck-hunting tips for success

November 16, 2018 Kinny Haddox

Sometimes it just pays to be right in the place at the right time. That’s definitely the case with duck hunting.[…]

Brandon Kirby knocked down this big Caldwell Parish 13-pointer on the Boeuf River WMA.

Caldwell Parish 13-pointer interrupts coffee break

November 16, 2018 Glynn Harris

Brandon Kirby had just shot a doe on the Boeuf River WMA and was about to enjoy a sip of coffee — when a giant 13-point interrupted his break in Caldwell Parish. […]

The first cool fronts create a feeding frenzy for Orange Grove bass, which are eager to put on winter weight in anticipation of the spawn.

Winter bite begins for Orange Grove bass

November 15, 2018 Don Shoopman

Backs of dead end canals should be active Some of the best bass fishing before the onset of what passes for winter in South Central Louisiana isn’t far from Houma or Morgan City. Bill McCarty

The speckled trout bite in Dularge might have slowed because of the cold weather, but Capt. Marty LaCoste said conditions should improve this weekend.

Cold front puts clamps on Dularge specks

November 15, 2018 Chris Ginn

Capt. Marty LaCoste described how he’ll target speckled trout out of Dularge in the fall after a cold front. […]

The Apex Predator uses a Midland Backpack single-shot 12-gauge to chase down hogs on Louisiana's public lands.

Apex Predator: Micro-weapon 12-gauge hog hunting

November 15, 2018 Josh Chauvin

Josh Chauvin, the Apex Predator, details how he uses a micro 12-gauge shotgun to chase down hogs on Louisiana’s public lands. […]

This is the rack of the 18-point Evangeline Parish buck illegally killed with bird shot by duck hunters.

Duck hunters cited for illegally harvesting massive Evangeline Parish 18-point buck

November 14, 2018 Patrick Bonin

Two duck hunters were cited by the LDWF after admitting to shooting a giant 18-point in Evangeline Parish with bird shot while they were duck hunting.[…]

This 7-pound, 2-ounce bass was caught by Dusty Anders of Alexandria on a Top Toad in the 12-15 area.

Fall bass moving shallow at Toledo Bend

November 14, 2018 John Dean

Bass are biting as the water temperature starts to cool. When November rolls around, expect bass fishing success to be pretty solid.[…]

Daniel Colvin busted this 151-inch buck — from inside the living room of his Union Parish camp.

151-inch buck downed — from living room window

November 14, 2018 Glynn Harris

Daniel Colvin dropped a nice 13-point buck — from inside the living room of his camp in Union Parish.[…]