Field Reports
Speckled trout action is hot in Venice!
Join Capt. Brandon Carter with Reel Shot Guide Service as he works on a limit of speckled trout before 8:00 a.m. in Venice.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Don’t miss out on summer bass in the shallows
Most anglers look deep, but plenty of bass look shallow when hot weather arrives. Here’s how not to overlook the hot-weather bank runners.[…]
Bass Fishing
Kayaks are perfect vessels for fishing heavy summer vegetation
When the grass is thick, it is hard to beat throwing a weedless frog lure or similar weedless baitfish imitation from a kayak for a bass or redfish.[…]
Features
Fishing Louisiana’s barrier islands
The barrier islands that separate Louisiana’s coastline from the Gulf of Mexico offer some great fishing opportunities, but they aren’t sitting still.[…]
Big Bass
Net man goes above and “below” to land summer Caney lunker
Dustin Gates caught a 10.49-pound Caney Lake summer lunker while fishing with his buddy Casey Pennington on June 26, 2020.[…]
Fishing
New fishing piers/boat docks open at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
With the completion of recreational enhancements last week at Rockefeller, there are now more spots for the angling public to enjoy.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Ouachita River crappie take no summer vacation
Stable water spurs good summer bite for crappie on Ouachita River. And that’s something to which crappie fisherman Jimmy Watt of Bastrop looks forward.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Will Delacroix trout stay put this July?
Delacroix anglers hope speckled trout return for good summer action. Capt. Ron Broadus said redfish won’t be affected by freshwater intrusion.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Sabine ship channel wide open for July specks
Good summer speckled trout pattern sets up on Sabine River. Barring any major storms this pattern should only get better and last well through the summer.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Leeville beaches fill up with trout in July
Fishermen have a full menu of options for Leeville in July, including speckled trout, redfish and big white trout, according to Bobby Gros.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces opening of Bussey Brake WMA
The much anticipated opening date of the Bussey Brake Wildlife Management Area in Morehouse Parish will be July 15 at 6 a.m.[…]
Bass Fishing
Prairieville bass pro likes swim jig in July
Swim jig is go-to July lure for Quentin Cappo. The Bassmaster Elite Series angler prefers to use a ½-ounce Strike King Hack Attack Heavy Cover swim jig.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 21
LDWF released the latest red snapper landing estimates through June 21, 2020. LA Creel indicates that 368,920 pounds or 47 percent has been harvested.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s top fall bait selection
In this segment of Sportsman TV, bass pro Greg Hackney details his top baits and rod and reel selections for fall fishing.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lily pad fields will hold some ‘pad pigs’ at Toledo Bend
High water is pulling many Toledo Bend bass toward shallows, lily pads. Late June and July are prime times to fish plastic frogs in the lily pads.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Red snapper
Red snapper are large snappers that are most often found near reef habitats, livebottom habitats, platforms, shipwrecks and artificial reefs.[…]