Crappie/Bream
Lower Atchafalaya Basin bream
Bill McCarty of Morgan City has been waiting quasi-patiently for the Atchafalaya Basin water level to settle down within its banks.[…]
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Construction of fishing pier complete at Boggy Bayou Boat Launch on Spring Bayou WMA
Construction of a new fishing pier by the Spring Bayou Restoration Team at the Boggy Bayou Boat Launch on Spring Bayou WMA has been completed.[…]
Bass Fishing
All in on Toledo Bend
Brandon O’Neal has been guiding with Living the Dream Guide Service since 2022. He has plenty of tips for fishing at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Venice offers great offshore variety this month
Venice charter captain Josh Bodenheimer of Intensity Offshore Charters said the August heat doesn’t affect the deep water offshore fishing.[…]
Fishing
Plano Frost Coolers
Plano’s Frost coolers keep your items cold all day, and are available in three sizes and numerous colors.[…]
Field Notes
Cypremort Point State Park offers abundant outdoors activities
Almost surrounded by water, Cypremort Point State Park offers easy access to activities such as boating, sailing, kayaking and fishing.[…]
News Breaker
Gulf Council asks fishermen for information on gray triggerfish
The Gulf Council would like to gain a better understanding of what’s happening with gray triggerfish in the Gulf.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 13, 2025
LA Creel indicates that 516,946 pounds, or 57.8%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]
Fishing
LDWF delays drawdown for Lake Bistineau to provide additional recreational opportunities
The LDWF is delaying the start of a previously scheduled drawdown of Lake Bistineau, located in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes.[…]
Features
Beating the Cote Blanche Bay drums
Fishing in East and West Cote Blanche bays for saltwater fish tends to pick up later in the summer than some estuaries along the Gulf Coast.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer on the Ouachita River
Summer months fishing the Ouachita River can often be hit or miss, depending on a wide variety of conditions.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fish the Middle Pearl River for hot bass action
Come August, Devin Artigue will be fishing the Middle Pearl River frequently. He said it’s all because of the low water levels he’s seeing.[…]
Features
Join the Calcasieu club
Whether fishing marshes, the channel or in the Gulf, no telling what fish might bite on any summer day at Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Field Notes
90-second fried shrimp
Deep frying shrimp is pretty simple. Just remember to get the oil hot, lightly bread the shrimp, and be careful not to overcook it.[…]
Newsletters
Addis angler wins Blue Marlin Gulf Cup with 609-pounder
Jaselyn Berthelot, a 22-year-old LSU graduate from Addis, caught a 609-pound blue marlin while fishing in the Green Canyon block.[…]
Big Bass
Bustin’ bass at Toledo Bend
William Lipps of Many caught an 11.16-pound bass on July 13 and Alexandria’s Pat Dion landed an 12.33-pound bass at Toledo Bend on July 17.[…]