Fishing Hotspots
Calm-weather hoos
Milder winter that makes duck-hunting trips real duds can have a silver lining if you’re an offshore fisherman like Tyler Hatrel of Metarie. […]
Offshore Fishing
Newsletters
Wahoo bite out of Venice already great, should last well into charter season
Charter captains out of Venice say that great numbers of wahoo are out in the Gulf, just waiting for anglers to enjoy once deer and duck seasons end.[…]
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LWFC adopts notice of intent to modify recreational red snapper season framework
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to make adjustments to the recreational red snapper season regulations.[…]
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Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13
The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1.[…]
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Red snapper season soon to be open seven days a week
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to modify the recreational red snapper season to a seven day per week season.[…]
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Red snapper season to remain open for Veterans Day
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to open the recreational red snapper season on the Veterans Day holiday.[…]
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Three Texas men found in possession of 67 red snapper
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Texas men for alleged red snapper violations on Oct. 31 in Lafourche Parish.[…]
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Red snapper season to reopen for weekends only
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season on weekends only.[…]
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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.[…]
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.[…]