Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend bass are poised for the spawn
If you’re going after bass on Toledo Bend as the calendar turns from January to February, here are some tips to help.[…]
Fishing
Fishing
LDWF assessing and documenting saltwater fish kills from recent winter weather
After the recent freezing temperatures, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has received numerous reports of fish kills.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Geoghegan trout game plan
Follow this game plan for February at Geoghegan Canal and maximize your chances of speckled trout success on this legendary fishing spot.[…]
Columns
Coastal restoration plans remain up in the air
Gov. Landry blew up the Mid-Barataria Diversion plan, and left billions of dollars hanging in limbo for Louisiana’s coastal restoration.[…]
Features
Spoon-feeding winter redfish
February is John Guillot’s favorite time to target redfish with spoons. He can cover a lot of water using them.[…]
Catfish
Lake Pontchartrain’s frosty weather blue catfish bite
Jamey Cursi of Slidell fishes the bridges near his home on Lake Pontchartrain and has been cleaning blue catfish every fish cleaning session.[…]
Columns
The Rock Dam in Hopedale is the ultimate winter fishing spot for kayak anglers
There are those places that seem to be just made for kayak fishing. The Rock Dam in Hopedale is definitely one of them.[…]
Fishing
Yeti Roadie 15 Hard Cooler
Keep your ice, drinks and snacks cold for days with the Yeti Roadie 15 hard cooler.[…]
Big Bass
Lake Charles man boats Toledo Bend double-digit bass
Craig Bean was on a fishing trip at Toledo Bend with his buddy, Kenny Bailey, on Jan. 15 when he landed an 11.66-pound largemouth bass.[…]
Fishing
New shark regulations are now in effect
The LDWF announced that recreational anglers may keep any size and quantity of Blacktip and Bull Shark as of January 20, 2025.[…]
Bass Fishing
Registration is open for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park
Registration is now available for the 76th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025! […]
Fishing
H20X Ethos Camo Tackle Pack
Keep your tackle handy and secure with the H20X Ethos Camo Tackle Pack.[…]
Columns
An overview of the past year in the Louisiana outdoors
It’s the perfect time to look back on 2024 and the impacts the last 12 months have had on fishing and hunting in our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
Columns
What went right, what went wrong in 2025
Among a handful of 2026 wishes is that our elected officials would adopt a hands-off policy when it comes to our Sportsman’s Paradise.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to freezing temperatures
The LDWF warns the public of potential fish kills throughout coastal Louisiana due to freezing water temperatures. […]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review – The Mini Hammer-Trap
The new Mini Hammer-Trap from Bill Lewis Lures packs a punch despite its 3/16-ounce weight. It was introduced at ICAST earlier this year.[…]