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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.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close Dec. 31
LDWF Secretary Rob Shadoin signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on Dec. 31.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Nov. 5
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates with LA Creel through Nov. 5, 2023.[…]
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Thibodaux diver catches unbelievable spiny lobster clinging to Gulf rig
Elliott Boudreaux of Thibodaux found a big Caribbean spiny lobster weighing 11 pounds while free-diving about 65 miles south of Grand Isle.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 22
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through LA Creel through October 22, 2023.[…]
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Red snapper guessing game
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.[…]
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Anglers fishing off Mississippi Delta land Gulf’s largest blue marlin
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.[…]
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Recreational Gag Grouper state, federal fishing season to close Oct. 19
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes October 19.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 1, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Oct. 1, 2023.[…]
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Agents cite Lake Charles man for red snapper violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lake Charles man for alleged red snapper violations in Cameron Parish on Sept. 28.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 17, 2023
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 17, 2023.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 3, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 3, 2023,[…]
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Red Snapper “Lox”
With the increased daily bag limit and a successful fishing trip, you’re sure to have plenty of red snapper to try new recipes.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023.[…]
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Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25
The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landings jump to 688,570 pounds
LA Creel indicates that 688,570 pounds, or 73.7% percent, of Louisiana’s private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]