Bass Fishing
Take advantage of shad spawn at Toledo Bend
In April, Toledo Bend’s largemouth bass will chomp down on spawning shad. This father-daughter duo shares what they do to catch numbers of quality bass. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Fishing Hotspots
April speck action in Sulphur Mine, Catfish Lake
Capt. Mike Guidry, of Rippin Lip Guide Service, says he’ll fish the Sulphur Mine and Catfish Lake this month until the trout make their annual transition. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Park and shop at the MRGO rocks in April
Capt. Gene Dugas, of Rather Be Fishing Adventures, says April should be a good month for speckled trout and redfish fishing at the MRGO Rocks. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Gear up for sharks in Elmer’s Island surf
The surf at Elmer’s Island is a great destination to catch sharks. But surf-fishing for sharks requires some preparation. Here’s what you’ll need. […]
Crappie/Bream
Sac-a-lait a great spring bet at Bayou Black
Barry Henry of Morgan City explains why April gets a green light for awesome slab crappie fishing in the Bayou Black area. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Leeville offers kayakers plenty of opportunities
For many fish in the marsh, April is a transition period into their summer patterns. The marshes around Leeville fill with redfish in April. […]
Bass Fishing
Rising water makes for great bass fishing at Toledo Bend
April will be a prime month for bass fishing at Toledo Bend. The majority will be in depths of 5 to 10 feet, up and down the lake, west to east. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Set your sights on Sabine refuge reds
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge is now open for fishing business. The best choice for April is sight-casting for redfish. […]
Crappie/Bream
Take crappie to the bank in Black Lake
Big old slab crappie up in the shallows are what makes Black Lake “hot” this time of year. Here’s some fishing advice from long-time guide Charlie King. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Great fishing expectations on Sabine, Big Lake
If you’re going to catch your biggest-ever trout at Sabine Lake or Calcasieu Lake, it is likely to be during March or April. […]
Bass Fishing
March bass madness starts in marshes in Orange Grove area
Gerald Foulcard of Patterson is an angler who has caught his share of bass in the marshes near Gibson, particularly during March. […]
Bass Fishing
Post-frontal conditions surprise anglers with quality fish
Raceland’s David King and David McMath were surprised with their catches of numerous quality bass at Lac Des Allemands Feb. 5. […]
Bass Fishing
East Pearl means big bass in March
Chris Basey has been fishing the Northshore all his life, and he said March is when bass anglers can take advantage of big bass moving into the shallows. […]
Bass Fishing
Bass season open in Ouachita River’s backwaters
Fishing the backwaters of the Ouachita River is anything but normal in March. The river floods out of its banks, creating a mecca of bassing opportunities. […]
Crappie/Bream
Big crappie are on the feed at Toledo Bend
March is the No. 1 month to catch big slabs on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Jerry “J.T.” Thompson of Livin’ the Dream Guide Service has tips for catching them. […]
Bass Fishing
March is big-bass time at Toledo Bend
Rising water and water temperatures have big Toledo Bend largemouth bass on the move all month. Find out the best way to catch them. […]