Louisiana Sportsman

Speckled trout on rocks and islands

June 5, 2020 Jon Miller

Jon Miller’s Leeville fishing trip was blessed with favorable wind conditions, and he and his buddy, Don Balius, hammered on the speckled trout.[…]

Greg Hackney’s top tips for fishing boat docks

June 5, 2020 louisianasportsman

In this segment of Sportsman TV, Greg Hackney is fishing boat docks for largemouth bass. Hackney knows that boat docks provide an ideal habitat for fish.[…]

Louisiana red snapper landing estimates through May 24

June 4, 2020 From News Reports

LDWF staff updated the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission with the latest red snapper landing estimates through May 24.[…]

Buying recreational property in the time of COVID-19

June 4, 2020 Tom Smith

Here are five things to consider if you are thinking of buying a recreational property this spring, even as we all deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.[…]

CCA STAR tagged redfish released in Reggio

June 3, 2020 louisianasportsman

The CCA STAR Tournament is on and the prizes up for grabs. The Chevy truck has been claimed but the NauticStar boats are still up for grabs if you catch a tagged redfish. Watch here

Orange Grove closed off to boaters

June 3, 2020 Don Shoopman

Will fishing for bass, bream and sac-a-lait cease and desist as we know it in the marshy Orange Grove area of Terrebonne Parish?[…]

Feeling blue — New Iberia man catches blue bullfrog

June 3, 2020 Dan Kibler

Hunter Myers caught a blue bullfrog on a trip with his father, Jay, and best friend, River Hebert, on a frogging trip to a small lake in Iberia Parish.[…]

Why water salinity is important to speckled trout

June 3, 2020 Jon Miller

Finding Louisiana speckled trout in June is a matter of understanding the fish and water salinity. Understanding the process can put you on a lot more fish.[…]

$6,000 reward offered for information on black bear shot in St. Mary Parish

June 2, 2020 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement agents are seeking leads for an illegally killed black bear in St. Mary Parish.[…]

Monroe bass pro sticks with frogs in June

June 2, 2020 Don Shoopman

Fishermen addicted to the thrill of a topwater bite will absolutely love what bass pro Brett Preuett of Monroe ties on in June.[…]

Some Reds on Sabine NWR

June 2, 2020 Jared Serigne

Captain Adam Jaynes recently hit the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge for bass and redfish. Despite the high winds, Jaynes was able to get on a few[…]

Although live shrimp are hard to beat for summer trout, artificial lures are also highly effective. Steve Neece found these nice trout tight-lining a jighead/plastic tail while working his way along a rock jetty.

Summer speckled trout are a kayaker’s joy

June 2, 2020 Chris Holmes

Speckled trout are great targets for Louisiana kayak fishermen when summer arrives. There is no better time than now to chase trout in the kayak.[…]

Seeing is believing when LiveScope meets crappie

June 2, 2020 Kinny Haddox

Oklahoma guide Josh Jones says technology has changed the way he targets crappie and other gamefish. Here’s what he thinks.[…]

June in Venice: Reds and trout action should be great

June 2, 2020 Rusty Tardo

Owen “Big O” Langridge, a guide who fishes out of Venice Marina, said the trout and redfish action was excellent through April and May, and he’s expecting more of the same in June.[…]

Captain Josh Howard of Deep South Charters gives a detailed update on the tuna bit out of Venice for the week of June 1 2020. Howard and his crew caught 12 yellowfin and left them biting. They also caught a small swordfish on the way back in and released it.[…]

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