Field Reports
Marsh loaded with tasty freshwater catfish
Marsh Man Masson wanted some catfish, so he set out into the marshes on the east side of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
Month: June 2023
News Breaker
Agents arrest Baton Rouge man for forging boat registration
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Baton Rouge man for alleged forgery, injuring public records, and theft violations.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Jug fishing for river monsters
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné and his family set jug lines for garfish. Then he did a catch and cook garfish poboy.[…]
Columns
When fishing is dead, head toward the ultralight
Marsh Man Masson had a recent revelation regarding the use of an ultralight rod with super light line to catch fish in the marsh.[…]
Columns
The kayak highway
From Galliano down to Grand Isle, there are endless places to launch the kayak in pursuit of a wide variety of saltwater species.[…]
Columns
Cajun Trout Almondine
This Trout almondine recipe features tender speckled trout fillets that are lightly coated and pan fried to a beautiful golden brown.[…]
Field Notes
Outdoor Destinations: Ross Barnett, Mississippi
In Mississippi, few lakes can compete with Ross Barnett Reservoir for bass numbers or quality. It offers many great fishing opportunities.[…]
Fishing
5.11 Ferro Knife
This compact knife is also a fire starter, and excels at both jobs.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 28, 2023
LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through May 28, 2023. LA Creel.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents have arrested five subjects for DWI on the water during first week of June
The LDWF Enforcement Division have arrested five boaters for alleged driving or operating a vessel while intoxicated the first week of June.[…]
Hunting
LDWF recognizes 2023 Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge program winners
Terrebonne Parish won both the junior and senior team championships of the Louisiana Youth Hunter Education Challenge held June 3.[…]
Field Notes
Luke Ward has his sights set on nothing but bullseyes
Pineville High School junior Luke Ward pegged the highest score, a 293, at the 2023 Louisiana Schools State Bullseye Tournament in mid-March.[…]
Columns
A whale of a tale of a proposal that unfortunately, is real
NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on a petition for rulemaking to establish a year-round 10-knot vessel speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF schedules drawdown for Hardwater Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Hardwater Lake in Grant Parish as part of its integrated management plan for aquatic vegetation control.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Bet on Hopedale
Hunter Holden of Watson, also known as “anglerdan_staterecords,” sees June as the best month for all-around fishing in Hopedale.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Gulf choked with red snapper
Every year, offshore anglers stare longingly at the Gulf of Mexico, just counting the days until they can drop baits down to the red snapper.[…]