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September 1, 2026

Big bass still bite at Toledo Bend in September, a transitional month from summer to fall.

Fall transition starts at Toledo Bend

August 31, 2026 Matthew Loetscher

The cooler the September days, the more and more bass push into drains and creek channel bends across the lake.[…]

Ben Suit of Port Arthur, Texas, has pulled bass like this and bigger from canals with deepwater access on the western side of the Atchafalaya River in the Spillway. He caught this one Aug. 9 in Miller’s Chute.

Miller’s Chute is solid choice for September bass

August 21, 2026 Don Shoopman

When Ben Suit wants to target bass in September in the Atchafalaya Basin, he looks for canals and bayous with deepwater access and structure.[…]

It’s a grand feeling to cradle a redfish like this on a hot summer day on Big Lake. Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

August 10, 2026 Don Shoopman

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.[…]

Capt. Rory Rorison caught this 17-inch trout at Breton Island on a Vortex Shad “Kamikaze.”

Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout

August 6, 2026 Rusty Tardo

The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.[…]

Cole McCarty with Grand Isle Outfitters shows off a speckled trout he caught while fishing at the edge of the Gulf near Fourchon. (Picture by John N. Felsher)

As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow

August 3, 2026 John N. Felsher

According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.[…]

There are no summer doldrums when a young angler can grip a bass this size in August at Toledo Bend.

Summer bass tactics for Toledo Bend

August 2, 2026 Matthew Loetscher

August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.[…]

Charles Thompson cradles a big bass he caught on a swim jig at Caddo Lake.

These bass have it made in the shade

July 2, 2026 Don Shoopman

Charles Thompson will target the docks bass hide under at Cross Lake on a few occasions, but most of the time you’ll find him at Caddo Lake.[…]

Living the Dream Guide Service’s Matthew Loetscher snapped this photo of a proud young angler with a good-sized bass at Toledo Bend.

Bass patterns to use at the Bend

June 29, 2026 Matthew Loetscher

If this month is anything like past Julys at Toledo Bend, it’ll be a pretty darned good month for bass fishing.[…]

Lake Charles bass angler Ron Castille enjoys getting his hands on bass like this while fishing along the Sabine River

Summer bassin’ on the Sabine River

June 9, 2026 Don Shoopman

Anglers have been consistently reeling in bass out on the Sabine River, a good sign for what’s ahead when June rolls around.[…]

Capt. Chris Danos with a nice pair of Delacroix speckled trout.

Make Delacroix your June trout destination

June 7, 2026 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Chris Danos charters out of Beshel’s Marina in Pointe a la Hache and on many spring days runs towards Delacroix for trout.[…]

Bass like this hefty one begin adjusting to their early summer pattern in June, as this proud young angler found out during a Living the Dream trip on Toledo Bend.

Stirring up action at Toledo Bend

June 7, 2026 Matthew Loetscher

Crankbaits and big plastic worms take center stage when bass fishing at Toledo Bend during the month of June.[…]

Michael Burke of Stonewall holds a beautiful Wallace Lake bass.

Summer fishing is special at Wallace Lake

May 31, 2026 Justin Adkins

Summer bass fishing on Wallace Lake isn’t about beating the heat. It’s about understanding how the fish use it.[…]

Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta

May 14, 2026 John N. Felsher

The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.[…]

Chicot Lake’s bigger bass often wind up in the hands of Brad Romero, a New Iberia native who lives in Lafayette. Romero goes there in May to take advantage of the lake’s deeper waters as the days get hotter.

Choose Chicot Lake in May

May 4, 2026 Don Shoopman

Brad Romero said it’s game on for bass fishing at Chicot Lake near Ville Platte when the calendar flips from April to May.[…]

Big smiles are contagious after “hawgs” are hooked and boated, as this proud young fisherwoman and her happy father prove after just such a catch while fishing with Living the Dream Guide Service guide Brandon O’Neal at Toledo Bend.

Spring fishing at Toledo Bend

May 3, 2026 Matthew Loetscher

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

Nice-sized speckled trout can be caught by anglers of all ages during April at Calcasieu Lake, according to Calcasieu Charter Service owner and veteran charter boat captain Erik Rue.

Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout

April 2, 2026 Don Shoopman

One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.[…]