Field Reports
Topwaters, corks and jigs catching trout
DockSide TV heads out to a leeward Lake Pontchartrain shoreline in search of shallow speckled trout with Matrix Shad baits.[…]
Month: May 2021
Fishing Reports
Tristan’s big bull red
Tristan Autin hooked this 26-pound, 40-inch bull red on May 7, 2021. He was fishing a Matrix Shad under a Four Horseman cork in Happy Jack, La.
Fishing Reports
Personal best bass at Toledo Bend
This 5-pound, 8-ounce largemouth bass was a new personal best for angler Mike Jimenez. He caught it at Toledo Bend on April 30, 2021.
Newsletters
Offshore birthday trip produces impressive catch
An offshore trip was the 22nd birthday present for William Tucker of St. Clair, Mo., who was on the rod when a big swordfish bit.[…]
Field Reports
When you get beat to the hot fishing spot
Devin Denman went on a fishing trip to catch speckled trout and shoot video for the new Daiwa Zillion SV G casting reel.[…]
News Breaker
Buras man cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Buras man for alleged charter guide violations in Plaquemines Parish on May 16.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces 2021 alligator lottery for WMAs, USACE property and public lakes
The LDWF will conduct alligator lottery harvests on 19 WMAs, 28 public lakes and one U.S. Army Corp of Engineers property for 2021.[…]
News Breaker
Three men cited for charter guide violations in Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Enforcement Division agents cited three men for alleged charter guide violations.[…]
Field Reports
Fishing Lake Pontchartrain shorelines for nice specks
Chas Champagne does some shallow shoreline fishing with the “Midnight Mullet” Matrix Shad and a Goldeneye Jig Head.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass pro points fishermen to moving water, shad spawn in Lake Verret
Bass pro Cliff Crochet points fishermen to moving water in Lake Verret in May. It’s the place to be during the first weeks after post-spawn.[…]
News Breaker
Turkey harvest during 2021 season down almost 11 percent from 2020
The 2021 turkey harvest in Louisiana was down almost 11 percent from 2020 and the culprit was likely heavy spring rains.[…]
Field Reports
Plenty speckled trout CLOSE to river water!
Capt. Justin Bowles, Chris Macaluso and Marsh Man Masson headed out of the Plaquemines Parish port of Pointe a la Hache to catch fish.[…]
Columns
May: A Kayak smorgasbord
While good kayak fishing can be had year-round in coastal Louisiana, May could be the best month for comfort and variety.[…]
Fishing Reports
Mother’s Day weekend redfish
Lura Aucoin enjoyed one of her favorite pastimes over Mother’s Day weekend on May 8, 2021. She caught this redfish on Lake Hermitage.
Fishing Reports
Lake Borgne redfish
John Polk’s first redfish was recently caught in the Lake Borgne area.
Fishing Reports
Liam’s first pompano
Eight-year-old Liam Perez of St. Bernard caught his first pompano on Perdido Key Beach, Fla. He was on a family vacation with his parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, grandparents and great grandparents in the first week[…]