Freshwater Fishing
LDWF works to restore native habitat throughout the Saline-Larto Complex
LDWF staff continued efforts to restore beneficial native aquatic vegetation throughout the Saline-Larto Complex by planting coontail.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Saline-Larto Complex beginning Sept. 20
Beginning Sept. 20, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Field Notes
Tickfaw State Park
Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.[…]
Field Notes
Palmetto Island State Park
Palmetto Island State Park is Louisiana’s newest state park. It protects one of the region’s unique coastal bottomland hardwood ecosystems.[…]
Columns
Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control scheduled on Vernon Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for parish/state/landowner maintenance, fish habitat improvement and vegetation control on Vernon Lake.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF releases nearly 50,000 giant salvinia weevils into Saline-Larto Complex
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries completed its second release of giant salvinia weevils into the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF coordinates with Cheniere Lake authorities for a scheduled drawdown
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, has scheduled a drawdown of Cheniere Lake to begin August 11.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for John K. Kelly, Grand Bayou Reservoir
The LDWF, in cooperation with the John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir District, has scheduled a drawdown of Grand Bayou Reservoir.[…]
Catfish
Kayaking for catfish
With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control and fish habitat improvement on Chicot Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Chicot Lake for fish habitat improvement, organic reduction, and nuisance aquatic vegetation control.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown scheduled for Henderson Lake
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake in St. Martin Parish to help manage invasive aquatic vegetation.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case
The Evolution Fishing Creature Keeper Case is intentionally designed to protect, organize and maximize urchin baits.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn parishes)
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crank up the dial on summer crappie
Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.[…]