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October 17, 2026

Randy O’banion of Zwolle, a buoy tender for the Sabine River Authority, holds a 5-plus pound bass he caught at night on Toledo Bend. O’banion was beating the heat to catch 13 bass, including two over 5 pounds, while fishing a plum apple Ol’ Monster Worm around ledges in 7- to 15-foot depths.

Stick to vegetation, docks and offshore for Toledo bass

September 1, 2023 John Dean

More and more bass (and crappie) are being caught at Toledo Bend at night by folks who want to beat the heat.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023

August 31, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023.[…]

According to Capt. Bill Lake of Bayou Guide Service, some fair to good speckled trout fishing should be in Pelican Pass in September.

Late summer speckled trout fun at Pelican Pass

August 31, 2023 Don Shoopman

According to Capt. Bill Lake of Bayou Guide Service, some fair to good speckled trout fishing should be in Pelican Pass in September.[…]

Participants learn to filet fish from LDWF Fisheries Outreach Staff during a Women’s Fishing 101 workshop. (Photo courtesy LDWF)

LDWF is now accepting applications for two Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops

August 28, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]

Eelgrass Extravaganza

August 25, 2023 Keith Lusher Jr.

Kevin DiMaggio of Ponchatoula targets grass flats along the shoreline between Bayou Bonfouca and Goose Point for speckled trout.[…]

All along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico, blue crabs are cherished by anglers and chefs.

Species Spotlight: Blue crab

August 25, 2023 Brian Cope

Blue crabs are among the most important of all saltwater species for a variety of reasons.[…]

Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25

August 23, 2023 From News Reports

The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]

This big bass was caught by Dr. Bubba as he fished off the bank at a small lake on his hunting club.

Probing bluewater, scoping deer and nabbing gators

August 22, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Dr. “Bubba” Bonneval, who not only spent a lifetime in the outdoors, he also spent a lifetime helping people as a physician.[…]

Still wearing his inflatable life jacket, George Romero of Delcambre, second from left, stands next to his rescuer, charter boat captain Lorrie Ardoin of Lafayette, soon after Ardoin and three clients found him in the the north leg of the Horseshoe, known as Southwest Pass Bay, approximately 19 miles east of where his boat sank along the Gulf Coast.

PFD, determination and a hero save fisherman’s life

August 21, 2023 Don Shoopman

Delcambre shrimper George Romero had to fend for himself as he drifted east along the Gulf Coast wearing an inflatable PFD.[…]

The Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team helping construct artificial reefs to benefit habitats around the state. (Photo courtesy Justin Lanclos)

Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team pays it forward

August 20, 2023 Nick Vaccaro

The Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team helped construct over 70 artificial reefs to benefit habitats around Louisiana.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landings jump to 688,570 pounds

August 17, 2023 From News Reports

LA Creel indicates that 688,570 pounds, or 73.7% percent, of Louisiana’s private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]

Matrix 3X Shad

August 14, 2023 Don Shoopman

Matrix 3X Shad’s new tri-color combinations are Matrix 3X Shad Lime Light, Matrix 3X Shad Pink Cosmo and Matrix 3X Shad Purple Patagonia.[…]

There’s so much else going on, it’s easy to forget about the simple beauty and serenity of the many beaches in the Florida Keys, like this one at the Casa Marina Resort- Key West. (Photo by Kinny Haddox)

Out of State Destinations: The Florida Keys

August 13, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Fishing at the Florida Keys is fantastic. Islamorada Key is known as the “Sportfishing Capital of the World.”[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 30, 2023

August 10, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 30.[…]

Slow day fishing? No such thing with bait races and casting contests

August 10, 2023 Kinny Haddox

There’s a world of fun to be had out there when the fish aren’t biting. You just have to let go and remember you are fishing for fun.[…]

Speckled trout regulations yo-yo goes back to legislature

August 7, 2023 Joe Curtis

An NOI limiting the bag limit of speckled trout to 15 with a size of 13-20 inches will go before a Louisiana Legislative Oversight committee.[…]