Big Bass
Louisiana man wins Big Bass Splash at Toledo Bend by one ounce
Ryan Hanson of Bernice won the Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash on Toledo Bend with his 10.64-pound lunker bass.[…]
Fishing
Fishing Tournaments
Pollock man arrested for fishing contest fraud
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Pollock man for alleged bass fishing contest violations on May 23 in Sabine Parish.[…]
Big Bass
Late-afternoon invite turns into surprise Cotile Lake lunker
On May 14, Taylor Gardner, 17, of Elmer caught an 11-pound, 7-ounce bass on Cotile Lake while fishing with his friend, Garrett Hooker.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational gag grouper season to open Sept. 1
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf gag grouper begins on September 1 instead of June 1 in order to match the federal season.[…]
Bass Fishing
Doodle-socking
Doodle-socking is an old technique for catching bass that is unlike the high end technology laden bass fishing that we are used to today.[…]
Features
Tempting big redfish with topwater baits
Few fishing experiences can compare with the brutal savagery of a large redfish smashing a topwater bait in shallow water.[…]
Features
How to “fix” the speckled trout game in your favor
While rigs exist to produce fuel, for Drake Morvant of Victory Bay Charters, these platforms exist to point him to the speckled trout.[…]
Features
Lake Charles is true “City Limits” speckled trout mecca
Lake Charles fishing for speckled trout and redfish is very accessible and so are things to do after a day on the water.[…]
Features
Try something different to catch red snapper
Louisiana’s early opening to the season has afforded anglers options on catching red snapper at different depths and on different structure.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills
High summer temperatures, extended cloudy weather, and storms may lead to inland and nearshore marine fish kills across the state.[…]
Field Notes
Bayou Lafourche
The only way to drive to Grand Isle is by way of Highway 1, and it allows fishermen to access the area’s bountiful waters.[…]
Fishing
Sitka Tarmac 10-inch Shorts
Stylish and durable, Sitka Tarmac Shorts are perfect for fishing or everyday wear thanks to their good looks and awesome level of comfort.[…]
Field Notes
The art of throwing a cast net
Throwing a cast net can be very beneficial to a fisherman for a multitude of reasons, including the savings from not having to buy bait[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Major improvements coming to Bayou Pigeon Boat Landing
The Iberville Parish Government will make significant improvements to the Bayou Pigeon boat landing with a $2.5 million grant from CPRA.[…]
Fishing
LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 18-24
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 18-24.[…]
Bass Fishing
Life on the lake never gets boring
Take advantage of drawdowns to explore new ground and search for treasures that have been dropped in the lake.[…]