Catfish
Fishing for big blue catfish on the Mermentau River
The Mermentau River in this part of the state is one of those sleeper locations for good to excellent catfishing.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Columns
All eyes on the Atchafalaya Basin
A few elected officials are willing to make the priorities of hunters and anglers throughout the Lower Mississippi River their priority.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC receives update on the crappie and bass populations of the Saline-Larto Complex
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries commissioners took no action on proposed regulations for Saline-Larto Complex crappie and largemouth bass.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Erath angler shares how he catches a mess of fish at Lake Arthur
Trevor Huval enjoys pulling sac-a-lait and bass from Lake Arthur during February. He’s fished the region for most of his life.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Community fishing sites stocked with rainbow trout this January
This January, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will stock community ponds across the state with adult-size rainbow trout.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Slaying slabs
Father and son Jeff and Bryce Acreman began fishing crappie tournaments in 2021 and have become one of the more competitive teams.[…]
Field Notes
Jimmie Davis State Park
Jimmie Davis State Park is surrounded by pine and hardwood forests and people love to fish Caney Creek Lake for bass, bluegill, crappie, etc.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cold river slabs
December offers some of the best sac-a-lait fishing. These fish are now moving into the deeper areas of the main rivers and dead-end canals.[…]
Columns
The Crappie Magnet
With the Crappie Magnet’s introduction in the early 2000s, the world of fishing for crappie changed for the better.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Boat launch at Bussey Brake WMA named in memory of Kinny Haddox
The boat launch at the Bussey Brake WMA reservoir in Morehouse Parish was recently named in memory of William Kinnison “Kinny” Haddox.[…]
Catfish
Five of Louisiana’s premier bank fishing catfish spots
For the dedicated bank angler looking to fill the freezer this November, Louisiana offers no shortage of productive catfish waters.[…]
Field Notes
Lake Bistineau State Park offers many outdoor activities
Lake Bistineau State Park covers 750 acres on the western shoreline of its namesake waterbody in Webster Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF to host 2025 Atchafalaya Basin Freshwater Recreational Fisheries public meeting
The LDWF will host a public meeting on the current state of recreational freshwater fishing in the Atchafalaya River Basin on Sept. 18.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWFC considers new fishing regulations at Saline-Larto Complex
A 10-inch, 25-fish limit for crappie and a 14-inch, eight-fish limit for bass on the Saline-Larto Complex are under consideration by the LWFC.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Ultralight tackle for big-time fishing action
Whether throwing a spinning rod or casting flies, any catch of these micro-sized bream can provide outstanding sport on ultralight tackle.[…]
Columns
Take a back-to-basics kayak trip
A back-to-basics kayak trip every now and then reminds us of why we took up kayak fishing in the first place.[…]