Follow the shrimp for spring specks

FEATURES

Bowfin are prehistoric predators

April 1, 2026

Anglers intentionally fishing for bowfin won’t face much competition. Hooking into these toothy monsters provides unbelievable excitement.

Fishing reefs to rigs at Cocodrie

April 24, 2026

The early summer months are prime time for good to excellent speckled trout fishing out of Cocodrie. It needs to be put on your bucket list.

HUNTING

Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2

April 29, 2026

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.

BASS FISHING

Spring fishing at Toledo Bend

April 24, 2026

If Toledo Bend’s pool level stays around 168 feet, Matthew Loetscher expects pretty good fishing success for both bass and sac-a-lait.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers

April 4, 2026

Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Surf and Turf Carpaccio

April 12, 2026

This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.

INSHORE FISHING

CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF announce two new artificial reefs in the Lake Charles area

April 28, 2026

CCA Louisiana, joined by CITGO and the LDWF, announced today the construction of two new nearshore artificial reefs along Louisiana’s coast.

Keeping a tab on bills that could impact menhaden operations off Louisiana’s coast

April 24, 2026

Four bills that aim to control the take of menhaden off Louisiana’s coast passed the House Natural Resources Committee.

Pass through Big Lake structures to a redfish paradise

April 24, 2026

Big redfish commonly congregate on the downstream side of the Calcasieu Lake weirs waiting to snatch anything flowing to them.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2

April 29, 2026

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.

RECIPES

Surf and Turf Carpaccio

April 12, 2026

This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.

FIELD NOTES

Out of State Destinations: Swansboro, North Carolina

April 17, 2026

Just off the beaches in Onslow County, anglers could find bull redfish, speckled trout and other fish species familiar to Louisiana anglers.