Louisiana Sportsman

June 12, 2026

Salem Clarke shows off her first ever redfish. She caught it while fishing with Capt. Jeff Cronk of Fish’n 4 Life Charters in the Bogue Sound area near Swansboro, N.C. (Photos by John N. Felsher)

Out of State Destinations: Swansboro, North Carolina

April 17, 2026 John N. Felsher

Just off the beaches in Onslow County, anglers could find bull redfish, speckled trout and other fish species familiar to Louisiana anglers.[…]

Safety on and off the water should be a sportsman’s priority

April 13, 2026 Joe Macaluso

It’s time to inspect what’s in our boat, things like suitable life jackets, a working fire extinguisher, a life ring and a signaling device.[…]

Nice-sized speckled trout can be caught by anglers of all ages during April at Calcasieu Lake, according to Calcasieu Charter Service owner and veteran charter boat captain Erik Rue.

Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout

April 2, 2026 Don Shoopman

One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.[…]

Bladed jigs for redfish

April 1, 2026 John N. Felsher

Anyone can catch redfish with bladed jigs by simply casting out and reeling it back. The lure itself creates the action.[…]

Concrete reef balls are loaded onto a barge before deployment at the future site of Lemo’s Reef in 2009.

Get a limit of springtime specks at Lemo’s Reef

March 20, 2026 Keith Lusher Jr.

For anglers willing to focus on structure, April offers the best opportunity to catch a limit of big, thick speckled trout at Lemo’s Reef.[…]

NATPAT’s Mosquito Repellent Patches

March 16, 2026 Alicia LaFont

BuzzPatch Mosquito Repellent Stickers keep mosquitoes away without sprays, DEET, or lotions. You simply stick the patch on your clothing.[…]

As the transition from winter to spring begins, trout start heading to the outer reaches of the coast.

Kayakers will find fish active and scattered in March

March 15, 2026 Chris Holmes

Spring provides Louisiana anglers with comfortable kayak fishing conditions and great action. Now is the time to get out there.[…]

Managing Louisiana’s game and fish

March 12, 2026 Joe Macaluso

Louisiana is the only state in our country that allows two foreign-owned companies to extract tens of millions of menhaden each year.[…]

As the water begins to warm, trout in Vermilion Bay go into a transition phase. Look for sunny banks with some tidal movement and bait. (Photo by John N. Felsher)

As water warms in the spring, fishing action heats up at Vermilion Bay

March 10, 2026 John N. Felsher

Troy Nash with South Louisiana Redfishing said the Vermilion Bay system south of New Iberia can produce good fishing all year long.[…]

Grand Isle State Park

February 23, 2026 John N. Felsher

Grand Isle State Park offers a variety of recreational activities, including beach access, fishing, shrimping, kayaking and crabbing.[…]

Fishing with old-school lures and equipment

February 20, 2026 Rusty Tardo

Capt. Mike Gallo rustled up some old gear, old lures and older equipment like he used back in the day to take a fishing trip to reminisce.[…]

Lake Pontchartrain transition trout

February 20, 2026 Keith Lusher Jr.

The push from winter to spring will continue from March through April, and the trout will keep adjusting right along with it.[…]

A quality pair of bibs are worth their weight in gold and allow you to focus on fishing instead of on how cold you are! The author is seen here with an oversized redfish that was released after the photo. (Photo by Capt. Adam Jaynes)

Wintry weather fishing

February 1, 2026 Capt. Adam Jaynes

Proper preparation is a key element to not only get the enjoyment out of your winter fishing trip but to also get there and back safely.[…]

Winter fishing at Grand Isle

January 23, 2026 John N. Felsher

Sportsmen can take their pick of inshore, nearshore or offshore waters around Grand Isle, theoretically all in the same day.[…]

Flambeau NextGen Tackle Box

January 17, 2026 Brian Cope

It’s time to revolutionize tackle storage with the Flambeau NextGen Tackle Box.[…]

Coastal Louisiana has miles and miles of rock jetties. Used for erosion control and channel marking, this year-round fishing habitat can be especially productive during the winter.

Winter kayaking essentials

January 12, 2026 Chris Holmes

Winter is in full swing here in the Deep South, but thankfully, kayak anglers can still find a few days where they can have success and fish safely.[…]