Fishing Hotspots
Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action
Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.[…]
Year: 2026
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control and fish habitat improvement on Chicot Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake for fish habitat improvement, organic reduction, and nuisance aquatic vegetation control.[…]
Ducks
LWFC backs ‘Duck Factory’ protections, amberjack permit
For decades, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has purchased easements on wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red snapper season to close Aug. 9
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the private recreational Red Snapper season on August 9, 2026.[…]
Field Reports
How to fish structures
Capt. Charlie Thomason explains how to locate and fish underwater structure with a natural bait presentation.[…]
Fishing Reports
Natalie and Hadley Grace with a bull red
Natalie Grace and her daughter Hadley were on a mother/daughter fishing trip on May 17 when they caught this 27-pound bull red just outside of Salt Bayou in Slidell.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout
The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Marsh bass are making a comeback!
Summer fishing is kinda maybe starting to think about drawing to a close, and that means good things for anglers who like to target bass.[…]
Hunting
Neos HMR riflescope
Whether a hunter is outfitting a first rifle or upgrading a well-worn setup ahead of the season, Athlon has a scope built to match.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite two subjects for fishing violations in LaSalle Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.[…]
Field Notes
Teams around the globe compete in Blue Marlin World Cup Championship
The winner-take-all Blue Marlin World Cup is held each year on July 4. Entrants fish for 8 hours in their chosen time zone.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery now open
The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery is now open to hunters through Aug. 28. The hunt will be held Dec. 5-20, 2026.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF Lake Charles Office to temporarily close during Chennault Airshow activities
The LDWF Lake Charles Office will temporarily close to the public during portions of the Chennault International Airshow in August.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF Enforcement Division hosting three recruiting open houses in August
The LDWF Enforcement Division Recruiting Section is hosting three open houses in August. Agents will answer questions and provide guidance.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow
According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.[…]