News Breaker
Recreational closure of red grouper harvest in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico
The recreational harvest of red grouper in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico will close at 12:01 am, local time, on July 21, 2023.[…]
Offshore Fishing
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 4, 2023
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 4, 2023 according to LA Creel.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 28, 2023
LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through May 28, 2023. LA Creel.[…]
Columns
A whale of a tale of a proposal that unfortunately, is real
NOAA Fisheries is requesting comments on a petition for rulemaking to establish a year-round 10-knot vessel speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico.[…]
Features
Red snapper snap back
For many people along the Gulf Coast, offshore fishing begins and ends with red snapper season. The 2023 snapper season opened on May 26.[…]
Newsletters
Billfish Classic brought big fish, big boats, big dollars to Grand Isle, Venice
The Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, part of the Sport Fishing Championship Series, brought big fish to south Louisiana May 3-7.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational gag grouper state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Sept. 1
NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational gag grouper fishery, which will now open on September 1, 2023.[…]
Columns
Accurate Gulf count, state control provide expanded red snapper season
This year, Louisiana’s offshore fishermen will have the chance to take red snapper every day of the week beginning May 26, 2023.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Penn Authority Spinning Reels
The Penn Authority Spinning Reels, available in numerous sizes, are smooth as silk, and tough as nails.[…]
Features
“Unreel” boat helps angler capture prize STAR catch
Of all the people who fished the last CCA STAR season, no one had a mangrove snapper as big as the 14.05-pounder hooked by Gary Trahan.[…]
Cobia
Recreational and commercial cobia bag limit reductions go into effect in Louisiana state waters
On April 20, 2023, recreational and commercial cobia bag limits decrease from the current 2 fish daily bag limit to 1 fish daily per person.[…]
Newsletters
Snapper season set
The 2023 Louisiana red snapper season will begin May 26 with a three-fish bag limit, 16-inch minimum total length.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to remain closed until Aug. 1, 2023
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery until August 1, 2023.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Berkley Gulp! Surf Bytes Strips
Don’t worry with live bait; Berkley’s Gulp! Surf Bytes are all you need for a day of saltwater fishing.[…]
Cobia
LWFC adopts NOI to reduce cobia recreational and commercial bag limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to decrease the cobia limit to 1 fish daily per person.[…]
Field Notes
See better, catch more fish with a second station
Adding a second station to your fishing boat will help you catch more fish.[…]