Crappie/Bream
The return of the Tickfaw River
The Tickfaw River is home to anglers who target bass, bream, and catfish. But its most prized possession may be the loyal sac-a-lait anglers.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Second chance bass
If bass miss something, they don’t just disappear. Rather than throw the same bait again, follow up quickly with something entirely different.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces South Central Louisiana freshwater fishing survey
The LDWF sent an online survey to randomly selected freshwater anglers in the Atchafalaya River Basin region via email.[…]
Big Bass
District court judge catches big Toledo Bend bass
Scott Westerchil of Leesville was fishing with his buddy, Colby Hand, on Feb. 14 when he caught an 11.1-pound largemouth bass at Toledo Bend.[…]
Columns
With colder temps, anglers should focus on deeper waters
Kayak anglers should consider chasing white trout. With colder water temps, they generally school up and hug the bottom in deeper waters.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF deploys Saline-Larto Complex Christmas tree reefs
LDWF Inland Fisheries biologists deployed 100 Christmas trees at two new locations within the Saline-Larto Complex to enhance fish habitat.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF requests angler feedback to help the commission set the 2025 recreational red snapper season
The LDWF asks for angler participation in a survey to learn about preferences for setting the 2025 recreational Red Snapper season.[…]
Big Bass
DeRidder angler boats huge Vernon Lake lunker
Steve Sanford of DeRidder was fishing on Vernon Lake with his girlfriend, Denise Forbes, on Feb. 8 when he caught a 13-pound, 1-ounce bass.[…]
Fishing
H2OX Fillet table with sink
You’ll always have the perfect place to clean your fish with the H20X fillet table with sink.[…]
Bass Class
High school senior puts in the work when it comes to bass tournaments
Riverdale Academy’s Colton Caskey has shown that dedication and success can pay off on the high school bass tournament level.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LWFC hears stock assessment, reef presentation and bowfishing update
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission hears stock assessment, reef presentation and bowfishing update.[…]
Big Bass
Martin catches monster bass at Toledo Bend
Bryant “Brother” Martin of Crowley with the 11.19-pound bass he caught at Toledo Bend on February 6, 2025.[…]
Columns
Lure Review: Mega Matrix Shad
The Mega Matrix Shad quickly rose to, well, mega go-to status for many saltwater fishermen across the Gulf Coast and elsewhere.[…]
Big Bass
Texas angler ‘traps’ huge Toledo Bend bass in big tournament win
Eric Pledger of Timpson, Texas, was fishing a Fishers of Men Tournament at Toledo Bend on Feb. 1 when he caught a 12.98-pound bass.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Bayou Bienvenue trout
According to Tony Cuccia over at Fisherman’s Friend Bait Shop, the MRGO has been producing fish on both sides of the Green Bridge.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lake Fausse Pointe bass anglers will have to travel to get their fill
With Lake Fausse Pointe fishing smaller, bass anglers in the winter and spring months need to cover as many potential hotspots as possible.[…]