Crappie/Bream
‘Shooting’ docks puts small baits where big crappie lurk
To get way back under cover for crappie, try “shooting docks.” This essentially means turning a fishing rod into a bow.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Catfish
LDWF to host fishing event at Bogue Chitto State Park Nov. 3
The LDWF and Bogue Chitto State Park invite you to Get Out & Fish! on Nov. 3 at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces annual Caney Creek Reservoir public meeting
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a public informational meeting on Caney Creek Reservoir.[…]
Field Notes
The historic waterways around New Orleans
Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego is a convenient place to stay when exploring the New Orleans waterways.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Falling for crappie
In many ways, chasing crappie in the fall somewhat resembles hunting. Anglers need to go where they can find food sources.[…]
Columns
The future of the Atchafalaya Basin
In response to a plea from recreational anglers, the LDWF secretary called for a public meeting about the Atchafalaya Basin’s problems.[…]
Field Notes
The lakes of Natchitoches
Natchitoches is surrounded by some of the finest fishing spots in the state. Cane River, Sibley Lake and Red River are all close by.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces catfish stockings and fishing courses to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day
The LDWF is celebrating National Hunting and Fishing Day by stocking 16 Get Out & Fish! ponds across the state with adult channel catfish.[…]
Columns
Paddling for panfish
Whether you collectively call them sunfish, bream, bluegill or panfish, chasing these tiny fighters in a kayak is an absolute blast.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Black Lake angler has the right formula for summer crappie
Calvin native Holden Higgs has cracked the code to the hot summer crappie bite on Black Lake in Natchitoches Parish.[…]
Catfish
Atchafalaya catfish
Ernie Roe shares his best tips for fishing for big blue catfish and flathead catfish in the Atchafalaya River.[…]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: The Elk River
Louisiana sportsmen might catch three wild freshwater trout species in the Elk River where none should exist.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Gray’s Creek bream on the fly
Fly fisherman Terry Aucoin shares how he targets bream in small creeks near his home in Denham Springs. One is Gray’s Creek.[…]
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
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.[…]