Louisiana Sportsman

July 14, 2026

“The Cut-off” is an old Bayou Bartholomew channel that offers excellent fishing. (Photo by Terry L. Jones)

A closer look at the Bartholomew/Chemin-A-Haut connection

January 25, 2024 Terry L. Jones

A section of the old Bartholomew channel was dammed off years ago. Known as “The Cut-off,” it offers fishing for bass, crappie and bream.[…]

Ohio pair make huge Louisiana catfish famous

January 19, 2024 Nick Vaccaro

Corey Jeffers and Christopher Minnehan of Ohio were fishing in Venice when Jeffers landed an 118.05-pound catfish.[…]

This angler was lucky that he fell out of his kayak during the summer and had many people nearby. However, doing so alone, during the winter, could have disastrous consequences. There is no need to avoid most kayak fishing during the winter, but common-sense precautions must be utilized.

The fish are biting, but kayakers should be prepared

January 11, 2024 Chris Holmes

Kayak fishing in the winter can be fun and rewarding, but common sense must be applied. Carry some type of emergency bag.[…]

Jimmy Watt shows off the kind of crappie that make D’Arbonne popular in January.

Death, taxes and deep crappie on D’Arbonne

January 11, 2024 Kinny Haddox

Lake D’Arbonne is one of the top places to catch crappie this time of the year according to Jimmy Watt of Bastrop.[…]

LDWF Fishing Course Series announces rainbow trout fishing dates

December 28, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF Fishing Course Series program will once again offer their Beginner Rainbow Trout Fishing courses.[…]

Flashin Assassin

December 22, 2023 Don Shoopman

Crappie fishermen the world over can get their hands on the deadly new Flashin Assassin developed by Collier Thornton.[…]

Managing crappie populations

December 14, 2023 Joe Curtis

Louisiana’s crappie harvest is vibrant, according to Robby Maxwell, an inland fisheries biologist who reported to the LWFC.[…]

Crappieholics

November 17, 2023 Keith Lusher Jr.

Getting tips from crappie anglers to understand why they think like they do. We dive head-long inside the minds of three Crappieholics.[…]

Raceland Bassmaster Elite angler Tyler Rivet grew up fishing for sac-a-lait and bass in the Bayou Black area.

Bass or crappie on Bayou Black

November 7, 2023 Don Shoopman

Raceland Bassmaster Elite angler Tyler Rivet grew up fishing for sac-a-lait and bass in the Bayou Black area.[…]

The Little Missouri is shallow enough for fly fishermen to wade much of its water. (Photo by Terry L. Jones )

Out of State Destinations: Murfreesboro, Arkansas

October 23, 2023 Terry L. Jones

The Little Missouri River located in southwestern Arkansas has about six miles of trout water below Lake Greeson’s Narrows Dam.[…]

Bayou Lacombe is primed for slabs like this one in November.

Bayou Lacombe’s sac-a-lait bite is better than ever in November

October 20, 2023 Keith Lusher Jr.

While he fishes year-round, Jim Bates said there’s just something special about fishing for sac-a-lait on Bayou Lacombe in November.[…]

Mackenzie’s Fisherman’s Soap

October 15, 2023 Brian Cope

Mackenzie’s Fisherman’s Soap is the perfect cleaner for anglers and hunters.[…]

Bill McCarty caught these in the Bayou Black area, where he’ll target them as often as possible in October, when the sac-a-lait fishing gets even better.

Marsh sac-a-lait

September 30, 2023 Don Shoopman

Bill McCarty is dreaming about cooler days and putting sac-a-lait in the boat, either from the Bayou Black area or Bateman Island.[…]

Cranky crappie

September 28, 2023 John N. Felsher

Since they feed upon the same forage, bass and large crappie regularly hit similar lures. Anything that mimics a shad, minnow or shiner.[…]

EZ Drift Bait Pen

September 24, 2023 Brian Cope

The EZ Drift Bait Pen simplifies things for crappie anglers.[…]

A kayak with basic items like a crate and rod holders is all that is really necessary for a successful trip. Some kayak anglers embrace the minimalist style while others choose every accessory possible.

Be ready for more pleasant fishing days ahead

September 14, 2023 Chris Holmes

Some kayak anglers embrace the minimalist style while others choose every accessory possible to take with them.[…]