Louisiana Sportsman

October 24, 2026

The pending world record pompano dolphinfish was caught out of Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. by Charlie Noonan. It weighed 11.34 pounds.

Species spotlight: Pompano dolphinfish

July 19, 2022 Brian Cope

The pompano dolphinfish is indeed an actual fish that is not a hybrid of any species. It is, however, a cousin of the common dolphin.[…]

Fontova argues offshore drilling produces oil and fish

July 19, 2022 From News Reports

Humberto Fontova appeared on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to explain the advantages of offshore oil rigs and drilling on fishing.[…]

Maiden voyage results in trophy yellowedge grouper

July 11, 2022 John Manion

Joey Coco caught this incredible yellowedge grouper that weighed 42.6 pounds in the Mississippi Canyon off the coast of Venice.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 26, 2022

July 8, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 26, 2022[…]

Team Tuna and their monster yellowfin tuna that weighed almost 250 pounds.

Group of friends work together to boat big yellowfin

July 1, 2022 Kinny Haddox

A group of friends were on a fishing trip with Capt. Nick Campos out of Venice when they hooked into a 238.2 pound yellowfin tuna.[…]

Species spotlight: Bluefish

June 24, 2022 Brian Cope

Bluefish are pelagic fish, and can be found all over the globe. Anglers catch them everywhere from the deep sea to nearshore reefs.[…]

Nashville-Style Hot Snapper Sandwich

June 24, 2022 Nathan L. Judice

Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 12, 2022

June 23, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 12, 2022.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 5, 2022

June 16, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 5, 2022.[…]

Species spotlight: Blue marlin

May 26, 2022 Brian Cope

The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent.[…]

Anglers can maximize summer offshore fishing trips

May 19, 2022 John N. Felsher

Most people only rarely venture offshore, so maximize the experience by staying prepared and flexible. Try different things.[…]

Prepping for summer snapper? Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right!

May 4, 2022 From News Reports

By participating in a short online review of best practices anglers can receive free release gear from the Return ‘Em Right program.[…]

Amberjack fishing is not for the faint of heart

April 22, 2022 John N. Felsher

Nicknamed “reef donkeys” for their size and power, amberjack like to stay around any hard structure in water at least 150 feet deep.[…]

Species Spotlight: Sailfish

April 15, 2022 Brian Cope

Sailfish are members of the billfish family and fisheries biologists believe they are the fastest swimming fish in the world.[…]

Louisiana private recreational red snapper season to open May 27

April 12, 2022 From News Reports

The 2022 private recreational red snapper season will begin on May 27 in both state and federal waters with a daily bag limit of 3 fish.[…]

Recreational greater amberjack season to reopen May 1, 2022

March 29, 2022 From News Reports

The LDWF would like to remind anglers that the recreational greater amberjack season will reopen in Louisiana and federal waters on May 1.[…]