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April 30, 2026

Vertically jigging butterfly jigs can prove highly effective for catching red snapper. (Photo courtesy Damon McKnight)

A jump on red snapper

March 24, 2024 John N. Felsher

Louisiana recreational offshore fishermen will get about a six-week earlier jump on red snapper this spring.[…]

Reader Report: “Purple Fever”

March 22, 2024 Field Reporter

Capt. Jerry Menard didn’t understand whenever he heard swordfish “legends” talk about “Purple Fever.” Now he’s hooked himself.[…]

Mothershipping kayaks out to the rigs off the coast of Louisiana opens up a whole new world of kayak angling adventures. A wide variety of fish species abound and these pristine waters are sure to provide a trip to remember.

Kayakers take on the Gulf with extra care

March 11, 2024 Chris Holmes

When you want to take your kayak fishing to the next level, get some friends together and plan a mothership offshore trip.[…]

Louisiana private recreational red snapper season to open April 15

March 8, 2024 From News Reports

The 2024 private recreational red snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters.[…]

Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2023

January 23, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF estimates that 878,464 pounds of Red Snapper were landed during the 2023 private recreational season.[…]

Recreational red snapper season to close Dec. 31

December 21, 2023 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Rob Shadoin signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on Dec. 31.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Nov. 5

November 16, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates with LA Creel through Nov. 5, 2023.[…]

Thibodaux diver catches unbelievable spiny lobster clinging to Gulf rig

November 13, 2023 John N. Felsher

Elliott Boudreaux of Thibodaux found a big Caribbean spiny lobster weighing 11 pounds while free-diving about 65 miles south of Grand Isle.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 22

November 2, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through LA Creel through October 22, 2023.[…]

Red snapper guessing game

November 2, 2023 Joe Macaluso

The pounds of red snapper we don’t catch in Louisiana will be added to any the other four Gulf States don’t take and divided for next year.[…]

Anglers fishing off Mississippi Delta land Gulf’s largest blue marlin

October 31, 2023 John N. Felsher

On Oct. 19, the Best Trait, captained by Chris Mowad, fished the Blind Faith rig and landed a blue marlin that weighed 1,145.60 pounds.[…]

Recreational Gag Grouper state, federal fishing season to close Oct. 19

October 16, 2023 From News Reports

The federal NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes October 19.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 1, 2023

October 12, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Oct. 1, 2023.[…]

Agents cite Lake Charles man for red snapper violations

September 30, 2023 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lake Charles man for alleged red snapper violations in Cameron Parish on Sept. 28.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 17, 2023

September 29, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 17, 2023.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 3, 2023

September 15, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 3, 2023,[…]