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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 5, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 5, 2022.[…]
Offshore Fishing
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Species spotlight: Blue marlin
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.[…]
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Anglers can maximize summer offshore fishing trips
Most people only rarely venture offshore, so maximize the experience by staying prepared and flexible. Try different things.[…]
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Prepping for summer snapper? Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right!
By participating in a short online review of best practices anglers can receive free release gear from the Return ‘Em Right program.[…]
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Amberjack fishing is not for the faint of heart
Nicknamed “reef donkeys” for their size and power, amberjack like to stay around any hard structure in water at least 150 feet deep.[…]
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Species Spotlight: Sailfish
Sailfish are members of the billfish family and fisheries biologists believe they are the fastest swimming fish in the world.[…]
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Louisiana private recreational red snapper season to open May 27
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.[…]
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Recreational greater amberjack season to reopen May 1, 2022
The LDWF would like to remind anglers that the recreational greater amberjack season will reopen in Louisiana and federal waters on May 1.[…]
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Update to LDWF’s Recreational Offshore Landing Permit system requires action from permit holders
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is designing a new Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) website.[…]
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Species spotlight: Greater amberjack
Most catches of amberjack are incidental catches by anglers targeting snapper and grouper while bottom fishing with cut bait.[…]
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Gulf Council requests information via Fisherman Feedback tool for red snapper
This information will help to inform scientists and managers as they formulate a current understanding of the red snapper stock.[…]
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Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopts ROLP Notice of Intent
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a NOI to make two key changes to the LDWF Recreational Offshore Landing Permit.[…]
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Red snapper season to close Dec. 31, 2021
LDWF would like to remind anglers that the red snapper season is scheduled to close on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.[…]
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Venting tools or descending devices required for fishermen targeting reef fish in federal Gulf waters
The DESCEND Act of 2020 was signed into law on Jan. 13, 2021 and will require fishermen to have a venting tool or descending device rigged.[…]
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Winter wahoo
Larry Doiron can’t wait to start the year off right chasing wahoo, getting multiple hookups and bringing home some tasty fish for the table.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021.[…]