Louisiana Sportsman

One boater killed, one injured near Lake Borgne

February 15, 2011 Andy Crawford

A near head-on collision between two recreational fishing boats today (Feb. 15) near Lake Borgne left one person dead and another injured, a U.S. Coast Guard official told LouisianaSportsman.com.

“Eyewitnesses said the two boats were traveling at a high rate of speed and came around a blind bend at the same time,” USCG Sector New Orleans Search and Rescue Coordinator Paul Barnard said. “The eyewitness said they did not have the opportunity to react to avoid the collision.”[…]

Redfish bite is on at Shell Beach – no boat necessary

February 9, 2011 John K. Flores

Quite often, when anglers hear the phrase, “The bite is on,” it’s over by the time they get there. Not so when popular radio personality, Don Dubuc, went to the airwaves late last week to announce a redfish phenomena happening at Shell Beach.[…]

From the archives: Fill ‘Er Up in the Texaco Canals

February 1, 2011 Rusty Tardo

It seemed strange to motor past the area where all the other boats were turning in, but that’s exactly what we did.[…]

White Lake fishing permits up for grabs

January 25, 2011 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for fishing permit access to the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) between March 15 and Aug. 15, 2011.[…]

Visitor amazed at Delacroix speckled trout action

January 25, 2011 Todd Masson

Good-looking waitresses and bartenders get hit on multiple times every shift. The reasons are obvious: The girl breaks the ice, she’s necessarily friendly, and she’s willing to take orders.[…]

Two men cited for keeping 15 trout over limit

January 19, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

Two men were cited this week after Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents allegedly caught them with 65 speckled trout in Golden Meadow.[…]

Pearl of Plaquemines: An inside look at the Empire fishing grounds

January 18, 2011 Susan Gros

Gazing from atop the Empire Bridge in southern Plaquemines Parish, one can see literally thousands of white PVC pipes sticking up from atop oyster beds.
Prior to Hurricane Katrina, this area was home to the state’s largest oyster operation.[…]

Three men busted for keeping 146 speckled trout in Golden Meadow, LDWF says

January 15, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

In two separate incidents, four men were busted for allegedly catching and keepng 146 speckled trout on Jan. 12 in Golden Meadow, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]

LDWF: Men kept dozens more redfish than their legal limits

January 10, 2011 Louisiana Sportsman

Six men were cited Dec. 27 for allegedly catching and keeping more than 60 fish over their daily limits while fishing near Fourchon.[…]

Leeville trash haul: The other side of this fishing village’s offerings

January 9, 2011 Andy Crawford

It was just another day at Leeville, at least according to guide Chad Billiot.[…]

LDWF to receive $2.56 million from BP

December 28, 2010 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is set to receive $2.56 million from BP to reimburse the agency for lost license sales related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill earlier this year, the agency reported today (Dec. 21).[…]

Saltwater Series: Delacroix Island

December 9, 2010 Chris Ginn

Capt. Jack Payne can see his own version of a winter wonderland from his front porch. The owner of Sweetwater Guide Service and Marina, Payne poured his pay-to-launch ramp right at the intersection of Bayous Terre Aux Boeufs and Gentilly.[…]

Saltwater Series: Little Lake

November 23, 2010 Chris Ginn

Four months ago, I was wondering if the waters around Lafitte would ever be the same. As the oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster crept through the passes down to the east of Grand Isle, it looked like one of the most fertile estuaries in the world had finally met its match.[…]

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