Columns
Anglers adjust to new regulations for popular fish species
What we learned in the five-year-long fight over speckled trout helped by pushing new redfish rules through much more quickly.[…]
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Kinny Haddox, beloved Louisiana Sportsman editor and prolific writer, passes away
Louisiana Sportsman Editor William Kinnison “Kinny” Haddox launched his boat into the still waters of eternity on Monday, July 1, 2024.[…]
Bass Fishing
Duck Lake bass
Bubbie Lopez is counting the days until he can fish one of his favorite spots, Duck Lake, which is just east of the Atchafalaya River.[…]
News Breaker
Wildlife and Fisheries agents find illegal immigrants caught violating Louisiana fishing laws
LDWF enforcement agents cited six individuals for alleged fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on June 25.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 4 to July 6.[…]
News Breaker
Red snapper season to close on July 7 and reopen as weekends-only season
To provide opportunity throughout the summer months, the red snapper season will close on July 7, 2024 and reopen as weekends-only,[…]
Bass Fishing
You can’t beat Caddo Lake for bass fishing
While most lakes become less productive in the heat of the summer, Caddo Lake tends to continue producing bass consistently.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer bassin’ at Toledo Bend
The way Toledo Bend is setting up, June’s bass fishing action will continue to be good, but July hookups should be even better.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish for the purpose of reducing giant salvinia and submersed vegetation.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Shell Beach, Delacroix Island are solid choices for trout and redfish
Charter Guide Zach Hartline said the fishing this summer at Shell Beach and Delacroix for speckled trout and redfish has been great.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Berkley HighJacker 100
This saltwater hard bait is perfect for pursuing speckled trout, and is just as effective on stripers and bass.[…]
Columns
A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
Field Notes
A look at how Toledo Bend got its name
Toledo Bend was chosen to name of the reservoir when the dam was constructed near Toledo, Texas, where the Sabine River makes a large bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Out of State Destinations: Black Warrior River
The Black Warrior River offers some of the best trophy spotted bass fishing in the nation. Visitors can also find loads to do in Tuscaloosa.[…]
Fishing
Helinox Speed Stool
The Helinox Speed Stool is portable, lightweight, super strong and comfortable. It can hold up to 220 pounds when assembled.[…]
Features
Overlooked lakes
Many smaller lesser-known waterbodies in Central Louisiana might get overlooked, but they offer awesome fishing for various species.[…]