Louisiana Sportsman

May 29, 2026

On Nov. 12, 2025, Travis Meche Jr. enjoyed one of his best bass fishing days ever on Chicot Lake.

Teen reflects on successful high school bass fishing career

May 23, 2026 Don Shoopman

After graduating in May from Summit Christian Academy, Travis Meche Jr. plans to fish pro bass fishing circuits such as Major League Fishing[…]

Michael Burke of Stonewall holds a beautiful Wallace Lake bass.

Summer fishing is special at Wallace Lake

May 22, 2026 Justin Adkins

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

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

May 22, 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.[…]

This bass couldn't resist inhaling a Booyah Poppin' Pad Crasher that creates more surface disturbance on windy days or in thick slop, as this smilin' bass angler discovered while fishing it.

The Booyah Pad Crasher

May 22, 2026 Don Shoopman

After Pad Crashers and Poppin’ Pad Crashers were released, Booyah’s plastic frog line got so popular it is one of the company’s best sellers.[…]

SLU freshman Grayson Aguillard, left, and SLU senior Champ Morales stick out the “pigs” they stuck to win it all April 4 in the Louisiana B.A.S.S. Nation College Series regular-season finale at Caney Lake.

College angler overcomes obstacles to have great senior season

May 22, 2026 Don Shoopman

Champ Morales of Livingston had a great senior season on the Southeastern Louisiana University Fishing Team with teammate Grayson Aguillard.[…]

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

May 22, 2026 Matthew Loetscher

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

The Berkley PowerBait MaxScent ‘Moeba

May 19, 2026 From News Reports

The Berkley PowerBait MaxScent ‘Moeba is a new finesse soft bait designed to stand out in today’s high-pressure fisheries.[…]

Wood Bait Country's Black Label Piglet has been racking up bass, particularly each spring, since its introduction three years ago by owner Cliff Pace of Petal, Miss.

The Black Label Piglet

May 19, 2026 Don Shoopman

The Black Label Custom Soft Plastics Piglet is a soft plastic creature bait Cliff Pace put on the market approximately three years ago.[…]

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.[…]

Eddie Hyatt of Shreveport holds the 15.24-pound bass he caught at Cross Lake while fishing with Rex Moncrief on April 7. (Photo courtesy Rex Moncrief)

Shreveport angler lands, then releases potential Cross Lake record bass

April 16, 2026 Glynn Harris

Eddie Hyatt of Shreveport caught a 15.24-pound bass at Cross Lake while fishing with Rex Moncrief on April 7.[…]

Greer Billeaud of Lafayette caught this 12.50-pound bass while fishing with his son, Hansen, on April 6 at Toledo Bend. (Photo courtesy Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program)

Toledo Bend gives up enormous bass to Lafayette angler

April 14, 2026 Don Shoopman

Greer Billeaud of Lafayette caught a 12.50-pound bass while fishing with his son, Hansen, on April 6 at Toledo Bend.[…]

Bass are great fish to pursue in a kayak no matter your skill level. Prevalent across the state, there is surely a bass fishing spot near where you live. Armed with one rod and a small assortment of tackle, Mark Smith brought this 8-pound bass to the kayak.

Dust off that kayak

April 7, 2026 Chris Holmes

Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here.[…]

Rapala ClapTail 110

April 6, 2026 Don Shoopman

The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it.[…]

First cast of day rewards DeRidder angler with huge Toledo Bend bass

March 26, 2026 Dan Kibler

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.[…]

Cole Moore of Many caught this 11.92-pound bass on March 22 at Toledo Bend. (Photo courtesy Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program)

With crappie season approaching, Toledo Bend guide boats huge bass

March 26, 2026 Dan Kibler

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.[…]