Louisiana Sportsman

April 25, 2025

Capt. Gavin Madden’s brother, Jay, with his hands full of red snapper.

Early season red snapper strategies

April 18, 2025 Bryan Beatty

When going after red snapper, try to make as many trips early in the season as possible before the fish have been hit pretty hard.[…]

Red snapper season to open May 1, 2025

March 7, 2025 From News Reports

The 2025 private recreational and state charter red snapper season will begin on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in both state and federal waters.[…]

LDWF requests angler feedback to help the commission set the 2025 recreational red snapper season

February 17, 2025 From News Reports

The LDWF asks for angler participation in a survey to learn about preferences for setting the 2025 recreational Red Snapper season.[…]

Recreational red snapper season to close Oct. 6

October 3, 2024 From News Reports

Thanks to the active management allowed by LA Creel, Louisiana anglers were able to fish red snapper for 151 days this year.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 15

September 27, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 15.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 11

August 26, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 11.[…]

LDWF to open recreational red snapper season 7 days a week

August 15, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF Secretary signed a Declaration of Emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season seven days a week beginning Aug. 19.[…]

Baton Rouge man catches huge cubera snapper in “Jurassic Park”

July 25, 2024 Dan Kibler

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.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 30

July 13, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 30, 2024.[…]

Wildlife and Fisheries agents find illegal immigrants caught violating Louisiana fishing laws

July 2, 2024 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited six individuals for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on June 25.[…]

Red snapper season to close on July 7 and reopen as weekends-only season

July 1, 2024 From News Reports

To provide opportunity throughout the summer months, the red snapper season will close on July 7, 2024 and reopen as weekends-only,[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 2

June 18, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through June 2, 2024.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 26, 2024

June 12, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through May 26, 2024.[…]

Mason Hester shows off a red snapper he caught while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers of all ages can enjoy fishing offshore.

Try something different to catch red snapper

May 24, 2024 John N. Felsher

Louisiana’s early opening to the season has afforded anglers options on catching red snapper at different depths and on different structure.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through April 21, 2024

May 2, 2024 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through April 21, 2024.[…]

LDWF reminds anglers that red snapper season opens April 15

April 10, 2024 From News Reports

The 2024 private recreational Red Snapper season will begin on Monday, April 15, 2024, in both state and federal waters off Louisiana.[…]