For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.
August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.
Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.
When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.
With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.
While our elected leaders don’t always hit the mark on resource management, in the case of Gulf red snapper seasons, they got it right.
These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.
It’s certainly no great revelation that the American alligator has taken over our marshes and swamps. Outdoorsmen are seeing more of them.
Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.
Steven Vicknair of Belle Chasse was fishing the Blue Boot Rodeo out of Grand Isle on July 10 when he caught a 48-pound yellowedge grouper.
On one trip out of Port Fourchon, Capt. Joey Maciasz with Down the Bayou Charters and his crew caught three potential record-breaking fish.
Louisiana’s push for state management of greater amberjack has reached the point where marine biologists are ready to lay out their plan.
Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.
Troy Kirgan of Illinois hooked a giant 67-pound snowy grouper out of Venice while on board Joey Coco’s 34-foot Freeman.
According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.
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.
The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.
August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.
Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.
Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.
Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.
For anyone willing to make the run, summer is the best time to point a boat toward the Chandeleur Islands.
August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.
Various blind options work for different situations, but one factor remains constant. Effective hunting blinds must mimic the surroundings.
When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.
