News Breaker
Recreational red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next three weekends. […]
Offshore Fishing
News Breaker
Red snapper season to reopen
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next two weekends. […]
Newsletters
Red snapper season closes with possible allowable catch remaining
The recreational red snapper season closed on Sept. 6. The Lafayette commissioner suggests secretary reopen red snapper season if available fish remain. […]
Snapper
Recreational red snapper season to close after Labor Day
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration to add Labor Day to the current recreational red snapper season and to close the season Sept. 3. […]
Columns
Are you a master kayak angler?
The Bayou Coast Kayak Fishing Club offers a unique event allowing members to challenge themselves to successfully catch a wide variety of different species. […]
News Breaker
Red snapper catch statistics through July 28
The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28. […]
Offshore Fishing
Rigging for amberjack
It’s amberjack season, and we’ve got Superior Bait & Tackle’s tips to get you rigged up and ready to go. Get a refresher on how to snell a hook. […]
Columns
African Pompano
African pompano (alectis ciliaris) are saltwater fish that are usually caught in deep, offshore water around wrecks and artificial reefs. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Plan Beeliner
Vermilion snapper, known as beeliners, make excellent table fare and don’t tear up your gear as much as red snapper or mangrove snapper do. […]
News Breaker
Red snapper landing estimates through July 14
The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel is 458,472 pounds, or 57 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 14. […]
Cobia
Abbeville angler catches huge ling, leads CCA STAR cobia category
Jansen Weaver of Abbeville caught a 91.45-pound ling on June 14 while fishing with his future father-in-law out of Don’s Boat Landing. […]
Outdoor Updates
Two tagged red snapper in one day
Caitlin Domingues was fishing around drilling rigs out of Don’s Boat Landing when she caught two tagged red snapper that were numbered consecutively. […]
Offshore Fishing
Rigging for dolphin
Try trolling grass lines for dolphin aka mahi mahi. Once you’re set-up, you can let the boat do the work while you kick back and enjoy your day. […]
News Breaker
Red snapper catch statistics through June 16
The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel is 294,236 pounds, or 37 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through June 16. […]
News Breaker
Captain of cargo ship cited for red snapper violations
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Philippines man for alleged recreational fishing violations in St. John Parish. […]
Offshore Fishing
Epic blue marlin bite in the Gulf
Chris Hall has been on lots and lots of blue marlin trips — but none as successful as he and his crew experienced during the Louisiana Billfish Classic. […]