Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces opening of Bussey Brake WMA
The much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area in Morehouse Parish will be July 15 at 6 a.m.[…]
Year: 2020
Bass Fishing
Prairieville bass pro likes swim jig in July
Swim jig is go-to July lure for Quentin Cappo. The Bassmaster Elite Series angler prefers to use a ½-ounce Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover swim jig.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 21
LDWF released the latest red snapper landing estimates through June 21, 2020. LA Creel indicates that 368,920 pounds or 47 percent has been harvested.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s top fall bait selection
In this segment of Sportsman TV, bass pro Greg Hackney details his top baits and rod and reel selections for fall fishing.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lily pad fields will hold some ‘pad pigs’ at Toledo Bend
High water is pulling many Toledo Bend bass toward shallows, lily pads. Late June and July are prime times to fish plastic frogs in the lily pads.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red snapper
Red snapper are large snappers that are most often found near reef habitats, livebottom habitats, platforms, shipwrecks and artificial reefs.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 3 to July 5.[…]
Bass Fishing
Improve your spinning reel game with these tips
Many bass anglers groan when it’s time to pick up the spinning reel. They have some shortcomings compared to baitcasters, unless you use these tips.[…]
Fishing
Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop coming July 8
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer a free Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop on Wednesday, July 8, through Zoom.[…]
Field Reports
Big red snapper offshore out of Lake Calcasieu
Capt. Brandon Picou with Southern Salt Outdoors LLC catching 18-pound-plus red snapper on demolished oil platforms 50 miles out of Calcasieu Pass. The larger fish are caught using live bait and specific tackle and rigging
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for 2020 White Lake WCA teal lottery hunts
The LDWF will conduct nine lottery teal hunts on White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area in Vermilion Parish. The deadline to apply is July 31.[…]
Dove
LDWF accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts
The LDWF is accepting applications for Elbow Slough WMA lottery dove hunts for the 2020-21 hunting season. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2020.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for waterfowl group hunts at White Lake WCA
The LDWF is accepting applications until July 15 for waterfowl group hunts for up to 12 hunters per group at White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing for sharks and bull redfish on rafts of mullet
Capt. Charlie Thomason likes to unwind by targeting sharks and monster redfish. In this video, he breaks down all the techniques to capture these beasts.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 14
LA Creel indicates that 239,429 pounds or 31 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]
Newsletters
Louisiana ponders decision on future duck zones, splits
Every five years the state has options for resetting duck hunting zones and this is the year, with changes to take effect for the 2021-2022 season.[…]