Bass Fishing
Sterlington bass pro loves big worms in July
Bass pro Jake Ormond will tie on a big plastic worm a lot in July. He opts for an 8-inch, Grande Fishing Megatail worm as his go-to soft plastic.[…]
Year: 2020
Big Bass
First double-digit bass taken of 2020-21 TBLBP season
Terance Corley caught a Toledo Bend 10.17-pounder on June 16 in Housen. It is the first recorded for the 2020-2021 Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program season.[…]
Fishing
Capt. Thomas Savoy takes helm of TowBoatUS Lake Charles
TowBoatUS Lake Charles has a new owner. Capt. Thomas Savoy, the towing port’s former captain, purchased the business from Capt. Fred Leger, his former boss.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Venice’s bluewater fishing looking up
Venice has been called the “Tuna Town.” It’s located where the Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico, which creates the ideal conditions.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo is almost here
The Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo was first conceived in 1928, and is also one of the biggest annual events on the island.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cypress Bayou slabs offer some great summer fishing action
Cypress Bayou Reservoir in Bossier Parish is known for its slab crappie, and summer fishing trips there can be excellent.[…]
Field Notes
Snake I.D. – Louisiana’s 7 venomous snakes
Love them or hate them, snakes are a part of life in Louisiana. Forty-eight species of snakes can be found in Louisiana, but only seven are venomous.[…]
Columns
Which jighead is best for speckled trout fishing? It all depends
One of the most-versatile and effective ways to catch speckled trout is with a soft plastic and jighead pairing. You can target fish both shallow and deep. […]
Crappie/Bream
Bayou Black sac-a-lait 6-24-20
Clyde Folse, The Crappie Psychic, gives a detailed report of the sac-a-lait in the Bayou Black area. He also details his preferred bait and cover.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on June 23 in Sabine Parish.[…]
Alligator
Deadline to apply for 2020 alligator lottery hunts is June 30
The LDWF would like to remind the public that deadline for applications for alligator lottery hunts on Aug. 26-Oct. 31 is June 30.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown of Lake Bistineau for the purpose of reducing the expansion of giant salvinia.[…]
Field Reports
Venice snappers
Parker Edwards with two 15-pound red snapper caught out of the south pass rigs in Venice. This trip took place on May 31, 2020.[…]
Field Reports
Flying colors
Ginny Brown with her first red snapper. She was out with Capt. Gray Long (Go Long Charters), out of Cypress Cove in Venice on June 19.[…]
Field Reports
Terrebonne Bay Update 6-22-20
Captain Tommy Pellegrin gives an update of the fishing in Terrebonne Bay.[…]
Field Reports
Sight Fishing Update from Matrix Shad
Chas Champagne of Matrix Shad is a die-hard sight fishing angler. In this video he has some great tips on what is working right now to sight fish redfish.[…]