Louisiana Sportsman

June 21, 2026

This chunky bass fell for a moving bait reeled in by Frank Grizzaffi while he was fishing in the Bayou Sorrel area.

Bayou Sorrel bass

October 12, 2025 Don Shoopman

One of the best areas to fish this time of year is along Bayou Sorrel, a long bayou on the lower eastern side of the Atchafalaya River.[…]

Fifteen-year-old’s first tarpon is pending junior world record

October 7, 2025 William Thompson

Fifteen-year-old Cruz Gomez of Belle Chasse caught a 228.8-pound tarpon on a trip with Capt. Lance ‘Coon’ Schouest on Sept. 21.[…]

Bayou Lacombe shoreline specks

October 6, 2025 Keith Lusher Jr.

John Gibby of Mandeville said the shoreline between Bayou Bonfouca and Goose Point consistently delivers good speckled trout action.[…]

Trika Ti Spinning Reel

October 4, 2025 Brian Cope

Available in five sizes, from 1000 to 4000, the Trika Ti Spinning Reel is a lightweight reel that’s also super tough and ultra smooth.[…]

Brandon Thompson had his hands full with this “hawg” he caught while fishing with Capt. Matt Loetscher of the Living the Dream Guide Service on Toledo Bend.

Stay on the move and downsize baits this month at Toledo Bend

October 3, 2025 Brandon ONeal

October is the month when the bass fishing picks up on Toledo Bend. Cover some water and downsize your moving baits.[…]

Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 through Nov. 30

October 2, 2025 From News Reports

The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30, is approaching.[…]

Forest Hill teen pulls double-digit trophy bass from Indian Creek

September 30, 2025 Nick Vaccaro

Weston Dousay of Forest Hill caught an 11.9-pound bass while fishing his first ever LHSAA tournament at Indian Creek.[…]

Toadfish Titanium Fishing Pliers

September 30, 2025 Brian Cope

Measuring 7.5 inches long and built of titanium, the Toadfish Titanium Fishing Pliers are the ultimate on-the-water sidekick for anglers.[…]

A striped marlin makes a final run near "The 45," one of Cabo's most productive spots. (Photo by Keith Lusher Jr.)

Out of State Destinations: Cabo San Lucas

September 27, 2025 Keith Lusher Jr.

The combination of Cabo San Lucas’ world-class fishing and the region’s beauty makes this destination unbeatable for any serious angler.[…]

Recreational greater amberjack to close in federal waters Sept. 27, 2025

September 27, 2025 From News Reports

NOAA is closing the federal waters of the Gulf to greater amberjack recreational harvest at 12:01 a.m., local time, on September 27, 2025.[…]

Jackson Godwin, Hayden Johnson, Brooks Boutwell, Braden Davidson, Matthew Holloway and Braxton Byrd with the big 297-pound swordfish they caught on a trip with Capt. Donnie Jackson Jr. (Photo courtesy Capt. Donnie Jackson Jr.)

Reader Report: Young anglers reel in giant swordfish

September 27, 2025 Field Reporter

Jackson Godwin, Hayden Johnson, Brooks Boutwell, Braden Davidson, Matthew Holloway and Braxton Byrd caught a 309-pound swordfish.[…]

Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 14, 2025

September 25, 2025 From News Reports

LA Creel indicates that 817,535 pounds, or 91.4%, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

Lake Bistineau State Park covers 750 acres on the shoreline of its namesake waterbody in Webster Parish. People can fish piers like this one or launch boats to enjoy abundant opportunities for water sports. (Photo courtesy Louisiana Office of State Parks)

Lake Bistineau State Park offers many outdoor activities

September 21, 2025 John N. Felsher

Lake Bistineau State Park covers 750 acres on the western shoreline of its namesake waterbody in Webster Parish.[…]

Bass fishing pro Tommy Biffle, whose soft plastic creature bait was named after him by legendary artificial lure manufacturer Gene Larew, shows off a good-sized bass he caught on his renamed Scutter Bug.

The YUM Scutter Bug

September 21, 2025 Don Shoopman

PRADCO Outdoor Brands folded the ever-popular Gene Larew Baits line of soft plastics under the umbrella of YUM Fishing Baits.[…]

DIY fish stringer

September 19, 2025 Keith Lusher Jr.

Making your own Weed Eater line stringer is simple and cheap. You’ll probably have all the tools to make it sitting in your garage.[…]

Blade baits simulate shad and what bass doesn’t want to eat a shad? Here, Steve Niemoeller, founder of SteelShad Lures, shows off a bass he caught with a blade bait. (Picture by John N. Felsher)

Blade baits for bass

September 19, 2025 John N. Felsher

Since they stayed on the market so long, few people still throw blade baits. However, they still catch different fresh and saltwater species.[…]