News Breaker
The LWFC amends Notice of Intent modifying spotted seatrout size and bag limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) amended the Notice of Intent (NOI) to change spotted seatrout size and bag limits.[…]
Fishing
Fishing Hotspots
Wade for topwater trout at night
The islands on the north end of Sabine Lake offer some great speckled trout fishing during the dog days of summer, particularly at night.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Black Bay trout hideouts
Capt. George Ricks said if you want to catch fish this month, you’ll need to head to the waters of Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound.[…]
Catfish
LDWF Fishing Course Series announces Intermediate Catfishing dates
The LDWF Fishing Course Series is expanding yet again with the release of the Intermediate Catfishing course.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Pearl River bream
Bream can be caught both on a Beetle Spin and with a Gulp cricket under a cork this month in the Pearl River.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 16, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 16.[…]
Bass Class
NSU’s Howe, Trant have their eyes on the prize
Northwestern State University Fishing Team’s Evan Howe and Noah Trant will compete for a national championship in August at Pickwick Lake.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Reader Report: River monster
Willis Deshotel was at his camp on the Red River in Grassy Lake WMA on June 17 when he caught this 182.5 pound alligator gar.[…]
Fishing
2023 Fish of the Year winners
Two Louisiana anglers will be presented with the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s Fish of the Year Awards 2023.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF grants permit for pilot project to test stocking of hatchery-raised red drum
The LDWF is providing a special permit to transport and stock approximately 10,000 red drum fingerlings in the Calcasieu Lake estuary.[…]
Events & Announcements
2024 Louisiana Sportsman Show
The 44th Annual Louisiana Sportsman Show will be held at a new location, the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge on March 1 – 3, 2024.[…]
Fishing
LWI river, rain gauge network expansion more than 60% complete
The Louisiana Watershed Initiative’s partners have installed river and rain gauges at 65 of the 100 proposed sites.[…]
Features
Beat the heat
Knowing about sun and heat protection when fishing and how to practice safe summer outdoor fun is so important.[…]
Features
Clean your catch
Borrowing ideas from several different cleaning tables to build a customized ergonomic fish and game cleaning station.[…]
Columns
Management of Louisiana’s great outdoors badly needs a makeover
Is it time for a serious, unbiased, comprehensive look at the way Louisiana manages and administers our great outdoor resources?[…]
Freshwater Fishing
BOTE Rackham Aero 12’ 4”
The BOTE Rackham Aero is a versatile piece of fishing gear, transforming from stand-up paddleboard, to kayak, to peddle-driven kayak.[…]