Bass Fishing
The East Cote Blanche Bay buttonhook
Bryan Charpentier of Centerville spends plenty of time fishing East Cote Blanche Bay. Over the years, he has meticulously learned how to fish the bay.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13
The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1.[…]
Bass Fishing
December bass on the eastern side of the Basin
The eastern portion of the Atchafalaya Basin offers bass fishermen some real holiday treats this month. Here’s how to read the water and the largemouths.[…]
Bass Fishing
December bass on the western side of the Basin
Bass fishermen are dreaming of normal water levels in the western part of the Atchafalaya Basin so the fishing will be back to normal this December.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bayou Black bass really like punched D-Bombs in December
Bassmaster Elite Series angler Tyler Rivet knows Missile Baits D-Bomb can put bass in the boat this December in the Bayou Black area.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
What’s in store at Golden Meadow?
The water temperature is getting cooler, and large trout are moving from the Timbalier Bay and Caillou Island inland towards Catfish Lake and Bay Courant.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fall success on Calcasieu leads to great expectations
After a woeful spring of freshwater inundation, inshore fall fishing has come on strong for speckled trout and redfish on Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Old Rinky Dink, now a Wing Ding, still hammers bass
Whatever December brings weather-wise, Glen Freeman ties on a Wing Ding to catch bass — lots of bass — big and small, at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing
Star Brite Premium Restorer Wax
If you’re putting your boat away for the winter, you’re probably planning to winterize all the moving parts in the engine and fuel system.[…]
Fishing
Shimano/G.Loomis Baitcasting Combo
Anglers wanting to put two of fishing’s great names together will get a chance this month, with G.Loomis and Shimano matching up with a limited-edition bait casting combo.[…]
Features
December at Delacroix is still a fishing treat
December has long been a favorite time to fish the Delacroix area for speckled trout and redfish because of its diverse habitat.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Kayak fishing for reds and specks around Elmer’s Island
Venturing into the extensive saltwater marsh of Elmer’s Island can land a determined kayaker a limit of redfish, speckled trout and a flounder or two.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper season soon to be open seven days a week
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to modify the recreational red snapper season to a seven day per week season.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Great Dularge trout bite is expected
When waters get cold, fishing can get hot south of Dularge. One veteran captain has a handful of strategies for December action.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana OMV will not be at LDWF headquarters until further notice
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will not be at LDWF headquarters to process boat trailer registrations on Mondays until further notice.[…]
Bass Fishing
Red hot bassing at Bayou Black
Bill McCarty pointed bass anglers to the Bayou Black area, specifically Bayou Penchant and Bayou Coppersaw, for some red-hot bassing this month.[…]