Catfish
Jugging for cats
If you want to experience an exciting type of catfishing, try your hand at jug lining. Quite often you will catch large catfish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF’s fish hatcheries stocked 4.2 million freshwater sportfish statewide this spring
The LDWF hatcheries produced and stocked approximately 4.2 million freshwater sportfish during the spring 2024 stocking season.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
BOTE Breeze Aero Paddleboard
The BOTE Breeze Aero inflatable paddleboard is pefect to fish from while standing or sitting, and you can pack it anywhere.[…]
Field Notes
The scenic rivers
Each year, thousands of Louisianians flock to the Tickfaw, Tchefuncte and Amite rivers to swim, fish, ski, canoe and kayak.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF to hold public meeting to address Atchafalaya Basin freshwater fisheries concerns
LDWF will hold a meeting where Inland Fisheries biologists will present data describing fisheries trends in the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Catfish
Don’t discount catfish
Catfish provide great sport and have become common catches for kayak anglers fishing in all the traditional saltwater areas.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has requested that the DOTD begin a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes on July 29, 2024.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF to allow limited bass and crappie fishing tournaments at Bussey Brake WMA
The LDWF has developed guidelines for fishing tournaments at Bussey Brake WMA to optimize the potential for the public.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Kinny Haddox, beloved Louisiana Sportsman editor and prolific writer, passes away
Louisiana Sportsman Editor William Kinnison “Kinny” Haddox launched his boat into the still waters of eternity on Monday, July 1, 2024.[…]
Columns
A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
Field Notes
A look at how Toledo Bend got its name
Toledo Bend was chosen to name of the reservoir when the dam was constructed near Toledo, Texas, where the Sabine River makes a large bend.[…]
Features
Overlooked lakes
Many smaller lesser-known waterbodies in Central Louisiana might get overlooked, but they offer awesome fishing for various species.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Restocking plans for Cheniere Lake
The LDWF is monitoring water levels and quality at Cheniere Lake, while making an attempt to restock the lake’s fisheries.[…]
Columns
A tribute to all the dads who take time to take kids fishing and hunting
Since Father’s Day is this month, I think it appropriate to give thanks to all the father figures that took us fishing and hunting.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cross Lake crappie haul
Pick up a dock shooting rig, and try out a new technique to catch crappie this summer on Cross Lake in Caddo Parish.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Major improvements coming to Bayou Pigeon Boat Landing
The Iberville Parish Government will make significant improvements to the Bayou Pigeon boat landing with a $2.5 million grant from CPRA.[…]