Fishing Hotspots
Vermilion Bay reefs come alive in November
In November, John Hardy of Shreveport heads for Vermilion Bay. In the fall, speckled trout leave deeper water and migrate toward the bays.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fishing Hotspots
Anglers look to Lake Decade for solid fall trout fishing
Tommy Pellegrin of Custom Charters LLC has been pulling fish out of Lake Decade for as long as he can remember.[…]
Columns
The weather is cool, but the redfish bite is hot
As the days get colder, the redfish fishing gets hotter. The Louisiana marsh this time of year is what kayak anglers’ dreams are made of.[…]
Features
Drumming up fun – Black drum are powerful fighters
When it comes to stretching lines, a trophy black drum can beat almost anything in inshore waters and rivals many offshore fish.[…]
Columns
Mild weather and close trout make for great days in the kayak
This is the time of year kayak anglers dream of: mild weather, short paddles and limits of hungry trout make for a great day on the water.[…]
Flounder
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 through Nov. 30
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder is from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Morgan City angler sets his sights on redfish
An accomplished bass fisherman and lifelong Morgan City resident, Barry Henry also loves to go saltwater fishing and target redfish.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Load the boat at Calcasieu Lake
Fall fishing is excellent for all species at Calcasieu Lake. Everything is getting prepared for winter and feeding ferociously.[…]
Features
Running of the bull reds
In Louisiana, redfish generally spawn from mid-August through mid-November with the peak in September and October.[…]
Outdoor Updates
The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year
Brandi Sauce caught a 32.50-pound bull redfish which won her first place in the 2026 Ride the Bull kayak tournament held in Grand Isle.[…]
Field Notes
Emergency on the water
Sixteen-year-old Brody Martin had an alligator gar slash open his left forearm. A trip to the emergency room resulted in eight stitches.[…]
News Breaker
CCA Louisiana, RFRI and LDWF release 150,000 redfish in Louisiana’s first redfish restocking
More than 150,000 hatchery-raised red drum have been released into Louisiana waters in the first redfish restocking effort in state history.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LWFC passes NOI to change commercial menhaden reporting requirements
The LWFC approved an NOI to change the commercial menhaden reporting requirements as a result of Act 444 of the 2026 legislative session.[…]
Columns
Battling a shark from a kayak
If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.[…]
Columns
The Matrix Shrimp
The Matrix Shrimp arrived in July to the delight of saltwater fishermen, particularly those who fish deep, moving water.[…]
Features
White trout get no respect
White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.[…]