Features
Redfish stocking
The LDWF issued the state’s first-ever permit to stock hatchery-raised redfish. The initial stocking will be limited to Calcasieu Lake.[…]
Fishing
Big Bass
Preuett’s big Toledo Bend bass was an unexpected surprise
Bass pro Brett Preuett, a part-time fishing guide on Toledo Bend, caught a 10.84-pound lunker bass on Oct. 18.[…]
Bass Fishing
LDWF donates 40 female Florida Bass to support Tennessee Wildlife Agency
The LDWF donated more than 140 pounds of female adult Florida Bass to help support the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.[…]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: Murfreesboro, Arkansas
The Little Missouri River located in southwestern Arkansas has about six miles of trout water below Lake Greeson’s Narrows Dam.[…]
Features
Understanding shrimp migration helps anglers
Shrimp are a critical component of estuarine and offshore food webs, as both predator and prey and a favorite prey for many sport fish.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Bayou Lacombe’s sac-a-lait bite is better than ever in November
While he fishes year-round, Jim Bates said there’s just something special about fishing for sac-a-lait on Bayou Lacombe in November.[…]
Columns
Boom Boom Shrimp
Aaron Pierce built one of the most popular popping corks, the Four Horsemen Tackle Popping Cork. He’s now created the Boom Boom Shrimp.[…]
Bass Fishing
Save the Date for the 75th Annual New Orleans Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival
The 75th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park will be held on March 23, 2024.[…]
Columns
Bull reds are fun? Who woulda thunk it
On a recent trip, Capt. Shane York and Todd Masson made the journey to the edge of Barataria Bay for bull reds.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational Gag Grouper state, federal fishing season to close Oct. 19
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes October 19.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Mackenzie’s Fisherman’s Soap
Mackenzie’s Fisherman’s Soap is the perfect cleaner for anglers and hunters.[…]
Columns
New regulations won’t hinder exciting Louisiana kayak tradition
Will proposed new regulations end the iconic Cajun Sleigh Ride, a highly revered right of passage for coastal Louisiana kayak anglers.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 1, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Oct. 1, 2023.[…]
Fishing
Eighteen reported menhaden spills this year finally leads to LWFC action
Eighteen menhaden fisheries spills this year has caused the LWFC to pass a NOI modifying current rules for the industry.[…]
Flounder
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]
Bass Class
Empty livewell motivates Baton Rouge teen to high school fishing success
Grayson Bonfils of Baton Rouge plans to fish his senior season with the Central High School Bass Fishing Team.[…]