Features
Bet on Buras for bull reds
Capt. Tori Arnona, who fishes out of Buras, said anglers can head upriver or downriver, anywhere between Empire and Venice this month.[…]
Fishing
Crappie/Bream
‘Shooting’ docks puts small baits where big crappie lurk
To get way back under cover for crappie, try “shooting docks.” This essentially means turning a fishing rod into a bow.[…]
Features
Paul Brown baits catch big trout
Paul Brown started creating artificial lures in his garage in 1974. His Corky has been responsible for catching many big trout in the South.[…]
Features
Optimal tides for speckled trout fishing
The tide-driven flow velocity of the water doesn’t have to be high in order to arrange the conditions to make for excellent trout feeding.[…]
Catfish
LDWF to host fishing event at Bogue Chitto State Park Nov. 3
The LDWF and Bogue Chitto State Park invite you to Get Out & Fish! on Nov. 3 at Bogue Chitto State Park in Franklinton.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
The Elite Fishing Series returns to Lake Charles and crowns a Solo Tour champion
Redfish Lodge of Louisiana pro Michael Frenette won the 2024 frogg toggs Elite Solo Tour’s National Championship and Angler of the Year.[…]
Fishing
Passive recreational and commercial fishing gear marking and tending rules go into effect
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted NOIs regarding the marking of traps in freshwater.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF announces annual Caney Creek Reservoir public meeting
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will hold a public informational meeting on Caney Creek Reservoir.[…]
Field Notes
The historic waterways around New Orleans
Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego is a convenient place to stay when exploring the New Orleans waterways.[…]
Columns
Restoring the Chandeleur Islands
The Chandeleur Islands are home to the northern Gulf of Mexico’s largest seagrass bed, and provide food and shelter for fish and birds.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces new saltwater fishing class
The LDWF is excited to offer the newest Fishing Course Series class, Beginner Saltwater Fishing, on Saturday, Oct. 19.[…]
Columns
Introducing someone to kayak fishing
Capt. Eric Muhoberac guided two new kayak anglers, Sterling Scott and Grant Roberts, to the Myrtle Grove area to chase some redfish.[…]
Flounder
Flounder season set to close Oct. 15 to Nov. 30 for commercial and recreational sectors
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 is approaching.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red snapper season to close Oct. 6
Thanks to the active management allowed by LA Creel, Louisiana anglers were able to fish red snapper for 151 days this year.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Returning to the Mermentau River
Vince Theriot of Coastal Guide Service shared his advice for fishing on the Mermentau River above Grand Chenier.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tips the scales in your favor at Toledo Bend
John Dean said that froggin’ and droppin’ are the best ways to put bass in the boat this October at Toledo Bend.[…]