Freshwater Fishing
New artificial reefs installed in Kincaid Lake to boost recreational fishing
In partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, LDWF biologists, recently deployed new artificial reefs in Kincaid Lake near Alexandria.[…]
Month: June 2025
Bass Class
College bass anglers make an impressive duo
LSU students Devan Perkins and Kade Palmer are hitting the books in search of degrees and wetting a line in search of bass.[…]
Bass Fishing
Heddon Super Zara Spook
Dustin Elder of Hot Springs, Ark., redesigned the new look for the Super Zara Spook from Heddon Lures, on the market in mid-October 2024.[…]
Deer Hunting
Big & J Dig It
Big & J’s Dig It minerals will attract your deer herd throughout the summer, and keep them coming back once deer season is in.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF enforcement agents receive Shikar-Safari Agents of the Year awards at June commission meeting
Two LDWF enforcement agents were honored at the June 3 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two subjects for recreational fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged recreational fishing violations in Terrebonne Parish on May 22.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents arrest 13 subjects for DWI on Memorial Day weekend
The LDWF Enforcement Division arrested 13 boaters statewide for alleged driving or operating a vessel while impaired from May 24 to May 26.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to modify the special bait dealer’s permit
The LWFC adopted a NOI to amend the existing permit rules to allow the sale of live bait from the vessels of fishermen.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Crawfish in the Mississippi River
As the Mississippi River spills over during high water, it floods the low-lying swamps and fields, creating ideal conditions for crawfish.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves NOI to revise civil restitution values for fish and wildlife
The LWFC approved a NOI to revise and update civil restitution values for fish and wildlife for the illegal take of game and non-game species.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agent makes four separate cases in Terrebonne Parish
A LDWF enforcement agent cited three subjects for alleged commercial fishing violations and one for an alleged alligator hunting violation.[…]
Fishing Reports
Toddy Guidry at Henderson Lake
Toddy Guidry of Lafayette with a stringer caught from his Hobie Pro Angler Kayak at Henderson Lake.[…]
Field Reports
Trying different techniques in the marsh
This time of year, certain patterns and techniques produce tons of fish. Marsh Man Masson tried different ones this week, and some delivered.[…]
Fishing
Bowfishing is hot topic at June LWFC meeting
The bowfishing community viewed the LWFC June meeting discussion as another attempt by some to make bowfishing illegal.[…]
Hunting Reports
David Bahlinger’s buck
This 8-point buck with a 21.25-inch inside spread named “Bullwinkle” was taken in Central, La., on Dec. 24, 2024 by David Bahlinger.[…]
Hunting Reports
Colton Carter’s Webster Parish buck
Colton Carter with a beautiful 230-pound buck taken on Nov. 24 in Webster Parish.[…]