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May 16, 2022
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Offshore Fishing

Ethan Defelice with a red snapper that he caught while fishing the SMI blocks with his uncle, Brett Adams.
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 3

October 14, 2021 From News Reports

LA Creel indicates that 611,933 pounds, or 73 percent, of Louisiana’s 2021 private recreational allocation of red snapper has been harvested. […]

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Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close on Oct. 18

October 7, 2021 From News Reports

The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on Oct. 18, 2021, and will remain closed until Jan. 1. […]

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Federal charter fishing for red snapper to reopen Oct. 15

October 7, 2021 From News Reports

The federal for-hire season for red snapper will reopen on Oct. 15, 2021, and will remain open through Nov. 6, 2021. […]

Cobia

Species Spotlight: Cobia

September 24, 2021 Brian Cope

Cobia are pelagic, living most of their lives offshore, but they enter estuaries occasionally. And they will eat just about anything. […]

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LDWF providing big opportunity for red snapper anglers: 4-fish bag limit

September 22, 2021 From News Reports

For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day. […]

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Recreational red grouper and gray triggerfish seasons to close Sept. 15

September 14, 2021 From News Reports

LDWF announced that the seasons for the recreational harvest of red grouper and gray triggerfish will close on Sept. 15, 2021. […]

Cobia

Sight-fishing for tasty ling

September 14, 2021 Capt. Adam Jaynes

As we enter September, Capt. Adam Jaynes shares his best tips for sight-casting to cobia, aka ling, in southwest Louisiana. […]

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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 15, 2021

August 27, 2021 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 15, 2021. […]

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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through August 8, 2021

August 22, 2021 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 8. […]

Big king mackerel are often referred to as “smokers” for their ability to “smoke” line off a reel.
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Species Spotlight: king mackerel

August 17, 2021 Brian Cope

The king mackerel is a speedy, sharp-toothed brawler and a favorite of many anglers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. […]

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Cypremort Point fishermen rack up wins at rodeo

August 16, 2021 Will Martin

Andrew Godley and his crewmates won “best boat” at St. Thomas More Catholic High School’s fishing rodeo on Aug. 6-7 at Cypremort Point. […]

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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 1, 2021

August 13, 2021 From News Reports

The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates from LA Creel through August 1, 2021. […]

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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 25, 2021

August 6, 2021 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 25. […]

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Recreational harvest of gray triggerfish to reopen Aug. 1

July 30, 2021 From News Reports

The Gulf of Mexico recreational gray triggerfish season will open concurrently with federal waters on Sunday, August 1. […]

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Louisiana has reached 50 percent of its 2021 private recreational red snapper allocation

July 30, 2021 Will Martin

The LDWF announced that 50 percent of the state’s annual private recreational red snapper allocation has been harvested. […]

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A day of friendship and limits of red snapper out of Grand Chenier

July 29, 2021 Will Martin

Jeff Hernandez and a boatload of friends had a wonderful day offshore out of Grand Chenier catching limits of red snapper. […]

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May 13, 2022

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