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Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”
Matt Leerkes of Baton Rouge hooked up and landed a 94.2-pound cubera snapper that should be No. 7 in the Louisiana record books.[…]
Offshore Fishing
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 30
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 30, 2024.[…]
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Record of not, Metairie angler thrilled with huge bottomfish
Ben LeBeouf of Metairie caught a 33.13-pound speckled hind while fishing with CoCo Charters out of Cocodrie.[…]
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Wildlife and Fisheries agents find illegal immigrants caught violating Louisiana fishing laws
LDWF enforcement agents cited six individuals for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on June 25.[…]
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Red snapper season to close on July 7 and reopen as weekends-only season
To provide opportunity throughout the summer months, the red snapper season will close on July 7, 2024 and reopen as weekends-only,[…]
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LDWF announces recreational red grouper season to close June 30
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf red grouper closes on June 30 instead of Dec. 31 in order to match the federal season closure.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 2
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through June 2, 2024.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 26, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through May 26, 2024.[…]
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LDWF reminds anglers that a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit is available online only
LDWF reminds anglers that a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) can no longer be obtained via the ROLP Android/ios App.[…]
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Recreational gag grouper season to open Sept. 1
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf gag grouper begins on September 1 instead of June 1 in order to match the federal season.[…]
Features
Try something different to catch red snapper
Louisiana’s early opening to the season has afforded anglers options on catching red snapper at different depths and on different structure.[…]
Columns
Wahoo Poisson Cru
Wahoo Poisson Cru, also known as Tahitian-style ceviche, is a delicious and refreshing dish originating from the islands of French Polynesia.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through April 21, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through April 21, 2024.[…]
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Gulf Council asks fishermen for information on red grouper
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with red grouper.[…]
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Recreational Greater Amberjack season to reopen May 1 to May 31, 2024
The federal NOAA has issued a reopening for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery from May 1 until May 31, 2024.[…]
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LDWF reminds anglers that red snapper season opens April 15
The 2024 private recreational Red Snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters off Louisiana.[…]