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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.[…]
Offshore Fishing
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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.[…]
Newsletters
A jump on red snapper
Louisiana recreational offshore fishermen will get about a six-week earlier jump on red snapper this spring.[…]
Newsletters
Reader Report: “Purple Fever”
Capt. Jerry Menard didn’t understand whenever he heard swordfish “legends” talk about “Purple Fever.” Now he’s hooked himself.[…]
Columns
Kayakers take on the Gulf with extra care
When you want to take your kayak fishing to the next level, get some friends together and plan a mothership offshore trip.[…]
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Louisiana private recreational red snapper season to open April 15
The 2024 private recreational red snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters.[…]
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Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2023
The LDWF estimates that 878,464 pounds of Red Snapper were landed during the 2023 private recreational season.[…]