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
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.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Law Enforcement Division agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 3 to July 5.[…]
Bass Fishing
Improve your spinning reel game with these tips
Many bass anglers groan when it’s time to pick up the spinning reel. They have some shortcomings compared to baitcasters, unless you use these tips.[…]
Fishing
Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop coming July 8
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer a free Virtual Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshop on Wednesday, July 8, through Zoom.[…]
Field Reports
Big red snapper offshore out of Lake Calcasieu
Capt. Brandon Picou with Southern Salt Outdoors LLC catching 18-pound-plus red snapper on demolished oil platforms 50 miles out of Calcasieu Pass. The larger fish are caught using live bait and specific tackle and rigging