Louisiana Sportsman

May 6, 2026

2022 Big Bass Rodeo Adult Bass Winners - 1st place Scott Daigle with a 5.57-pound bass, 2nd place Justin Landry, 3rd place Luke Greer. (Photo courtesy LDWF)

Big Bass Rodeo reels in plenty of winners

March 31, 2022 From News Reports

On March 26, New Orleans City Park hosted the 73rd annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival, with over 500 anglers competing.[…]

These youngsters, shown with their catch of bass, are among thousands who have enjoyed this annual event over the years.

New Orleans City Park hosts its 73rd Big Bass Rodeo

February 17, 2022 Louisiana Sportsman

The annual Big Bass Rodeo and “Fishtival” in New Orleans City Park will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022.[…]

Children’s Miracle Network Tournament set March 13 on Toledo Bend

February 14, 2022 Don Shoopman

The Despino Tire Children’s Miracle Network Bass Tournament will be held at Toledo Bend on March 13, 2022.[…]

Bradley Roy shows off a big Bussey Brake bass that helped him win $100,000 as the champion of the MLF Stage One tournament that concluded there Feb. 10. (Photo courtesy Major League Fishing)

Kentucky angler tops D’Arbonne, Caney, Bussey MLF event

February 11, 2022 Kinny Haddox

Elite professional bass anglers from around the country took part in grueling fishing on three very different north Louisiana lakes.[…]

The Big Bass Rodeo is back for 2022

February 6, 2022 From News Reports

The LDWF and New Orleans City Park are getting ready for the 73rd annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival in New Orleans City Park on March 26.[…]

Five Louisiana anglers to fish 2022 Bassmaster Elite circuit

December 14, 2021 Kinny Haddox

The field for the 2022 Bassmaster Elite Series tournament trail has been announced. Five Louisiana anglers have qualified for the circuit.[…]

New rules in effect for 2022 Elite Redfish Series

December 13, 2021 Kinny Haddox

To level the playing field and help clean up the image of redfish tournaments, the Elite Redfish Series has announced several rule changes.[…]

The all-star team of Chris Zaldain of Fort Worth, Texas, and Ryan Rickard of Brandon, Fla., have won the 2021 Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship presented by Skeeter with a three-day total of 43 pounds, 4 ounces. (Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S.)

Zaldain and Rickard win Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship

November 15, 2021 From News Reports

Bassmaster Elite Series pro Chris Zaldain and IFA Redfish Tour angler Ryan Rickard win the Yamaha Bassmaster Redfish Cup Championship.[…]

King Kat Classic held on the Red River Waterway

November 8, 2021 From News Reports

The King Kat Tournament Trail closed out the 2021 season on the Red River Waterway. Catfish anglers from 14 states traveled to Natchitoches.[…]

Nick LeBrun comes out on top in Bassmaster Central Open finale

October 26, 2021 From News Reports

Nick LeBrun had a dominant victory in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees in Oklahoma.[…]

Slidell man hits the jackpot in Toledo Bend bass tournament

May 23, 2021 Capt. Steve Himel

Steve Ruschmeier of Slidell fished the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend on May 14 and won with his 9.87 pound largemouth bass.[…]

The Ouachita River will host the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship Nov. 3-5, 2021.

B.A.S.S. Nation Championship returns to Ouachita River in 2021

April 26, 2021 Will Martin

Louisiana’s Ouachita River will once again be the host of the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship on November 3-5, 2021.[…]

CCA Star kicks off May 29

April 15, 2021 Will Martin

The 27th annual CCA Louisiana STAR will begin on Saturday, May 29. The tournament will span the summer, ending on Labor Day, Sept. 6.[…]

Jacob Andrews, left, and Connor Nimrod show off their outstanding catch, including the big bass of the event, a Caney Lake 11 pounder.

ULM duo captures B.A.S.S. state title

March 19, 2021 Kinny Haddox

ULM’s Jacob Andrews and Connor Nimrod came in first place in the B.A.S.S. Nation Louisiana College Championship on Caney Lake.[…]

Bass Pro Shops and Johnny Morris announce amateur fishing tournament

February 3, 2021 From News Reports

Bass Pro Shops announced the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships.[…]

The First Annual KYSEK Kayak Series Fishing Tournament

August 3, 2020 From News Reports

Registration is now open for the first annual KYSEK Kayak Series Fishing Tournament, Oct. 3, 2020 at the Pontchartrain Yacht Club in Mandeville.[…]