Field Notes
North Toledo Bend State Park
North Toledo Bend State Park offers a fantastic jumping off spot to fish one of the best bass lakes in the nation.[…]
Year: 2026
News Breaker
LDWF announces 2027 Louisiana Duck Stamp contest
The LDWF has announced the rules, timeframe and subject species for the 2027 Louisiana Duck Stamp competition.[…]
News Breaker
2026 Boating Education Lagniappe Day slated for April 25
The LDWF will be hosting the 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 25 at nine different locations across the state.[…]
Fishing Reports
Justice brothers enjoy the outdoors
Four-year-old David Justice caught his first fish at his grandparent’s pond in Morehouse Parish in November.[…]
Bass Class
College sophomore is juggling books and bass tournaments
Collin Tate is a rising collegiate bass angler as a member of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Fishing Team.[…]
Columns
Wild Turkey Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup is a comforting classic Mexican dish built on bold, layered flavors and shredded wild turkey adds heartiness to it.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana 2026 turkey season opens March 28 for youth/physically challenged, April 3 for all others
The 2026 turkey hunting season begins March 28-29 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]
Features
Get a limit of springtime specks at Lemo’s Reef
For anglers willing to focus on structure, April offers the best opportunity to catch a limit of big, thick speckled trout at Lemo’s Reef.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Muck’s Wetland 12” Mid Boot
The Wetland 12” Mid Boots from Muck Boot Company are 100% waterproof, keeping your feet dry and protected in the muddiest conditions.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Flambeau Outdoors Turkey Decoys
Flambeau’s highly detailed turkey decoys, such as the King Strutter and MAD Walking Tom, help create convincing setups that draw the attention of approaching gobblers.[…]
Newsletters
Reader Report: Cocodrie crew takes on Venice and brings home huge yellowfin
Cocodrie crew captained by Jerry Menard takes on Venice in custom 35’ Nerowalker and brings home 195.8-pound yellowfin tuna.[…]
Field Reports
Fish these two baits around Lake Catherine
This season has started off like gangbusters, and March Man Masson and his grandson, Liam, got out to take advantage of it.[…]
Hunting Reports
Inshore Fishing
NATPAT’s Mosquito Repellent Patches
BuzzPatch Mosquito Repellent Stickers keep mosquitoes away without sprays, DEET, or lotions. You simply stick the patch on your clothing.[…]
News Breaker
Gulf Council holds Ecosystem Working Group meetings
The Gulf Council will hold five Ecosystem Working Group meetings throughout the Gulf region. These meetings will be held in-person only.[…]
Big Bass
Jonesboro woman outlasts huge Caney Lake lunker
Jill Hampton of Jonesboro was fishing Caney Lake with her husband, Cliff, when she landed a 12-pound, 12-ounce bass on March 5, 2026.[…]