Bass Fishing
Dust off that kayak
Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Rapala ClapTail 110
The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it.[…]
Catfish
Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers
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.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout
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.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Toledo Bend is the total package in April
Anglers will find quality bass and crappie fishing opportunities take center stage in April at Toledo Bend.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Lake D’Arbonne turning hot for big slabs
One of the top crappie lakes in Louisiana, Lake D’Arbonne should produce some excellent crappie catches this spring as the water warms.[…]
Fishing
The U.S. Coast Guard launches the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey
The LDWF is encouraging recreational boaters that are selected to take the 2026 National Recreational Boating Safety Survey.[…]
Big Bass
First cast of day rewards DeRidder angler with huge Toledo Bend bass
Lee Glass of DeRidder caught this 11.90-pound bass on March 22 and weighed it in at Fin and Feather Resort on Toledo Bend.[…]
Big Bass
With crappie season approaching, Toledo Bend guide boats huge bass
Cole Moore of Many was fishing at Toledo Bend when he caught a 11.92-pound bass on March 22 that he weighed at Buckeye Marina.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]
Features
Bowfin are prehistoric predators
Anglers intentionally fishing for bowfin won’t face much competition. Hooking into these toothy monsters provides unbelievable excitement.[…]
Field Notes
Lake Bruin State Park
Lake Bruin State Park offers a family friendly atmosphere. Two boardwalks and two piers provide lakeside fishing.[…]
Features
Bladed jigs for redfish
Anyone can catch redfish with bladed jigs by simply casting out and reeling it back. The lure itself creates the action.[…]
Columns
Safety on and off the water should be a sportsman’s priority
It’s time to inspect what’s in our boat, things like suitable life jackets, a working fire extinguisher, a life ring and a signaling device.[…]
Columns
Surf and Turf Carpaccio
This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.[…]