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Fourchon anglers land multiple giant fish on charter trip
On one trip out of Port Fourchon, Capt. Joey Maciasz with Down the Bayou Charters and his crew caught three potential record-breaking fish.[…]
Offshore Fishing
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LDWF pushing for state management on greater amberjack
Louisiana’s push for state management of greater amberjack has reached the point where marine biologists are ready to lay out their plan.[…]
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LDWF Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. […]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 7, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through June 7, 2026 indicate that 210,474 pounds, or 23.9%, has been landed.[…]
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2026 State gag grouper season to open Sept. 1 and close Oct. 1
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued a Declaration of Emergency to modify the Gag Grouper season.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 17, 2026
The red snapper landings estimate through May 17, 2026 indicate that 97,049 pounds, or 11%, has been landed.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
PENN Fathom 500 Low Profile Reel
The new PENN Fathom 500 Low Profile Reel has a compact, precision-engineered design to help saltwater anglers conquer the toughest fish.[…]
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LDWF Secretary Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Memorial Day weekend
LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has increased the red snapper bag limit to 5 fish per person per day for Memorial Day weekend.[…]
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Recreational red snapper landings for the 2026 opening weekend
The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.[…]
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Ready for red snapper
Sportsmen should find excellent red snapper action all along the Louisiana coast when the season opens on May 1, 2026.[…]
Columns
Surf and Turf Carpaccio
This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.[…]
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Reader Report: Cocodrie crew takes on Venice and brings home huge yellowfin
Cocodrie crew captained by Jerry Menard takes on Venice in custom 35’ Nerowalker and brings home 195.8-pound yellowfin tuna.[…]
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LWFC sets the 2026 Louisiana private recreational and state charter red snapper season
The LWFC announced that the 2026 private recreational and state charter red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 1, 2026.[…]
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Hot topics discussed at March LWFC meeting
Red snapper season opening May 1 and an expanded Dec. 5-20 black bear season were key items from the LWFC during its March 4 meeting.[…]
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Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2025
The LDWF estimates that 947,103 pounds of red snapper were landed during the 2025 private recreational season.[…]
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Angler lands new pending yellowfin tuna record
Jeff Tomaloff of Vero Beach, Fla., was fishing with Capt. Eddie Brown of Fish Venice Charters when he landed a 256-pound yellowfin tuna.[…]