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Redfish survey results
Sixty percent of Louisiana residents with licenses who responded to a recent survey said they support current red drum (redfish) regulations.[…]
Fishing
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Accurate Gulf count, state control provide expanded red snapper season
This year, Louisiana’s offshore fishermen will have the chance to take red snapper every day of the week beginning May 26, 2023.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Slicks help anglers catch Sabine trout
With large numbers of baitfish that trout and redfish alike are gorging on this time of year, slicks are a productive means of locating fish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Alton Jones, Jr. wins $100,000 MLF big bass title on Caney, Bussey
Alton Jones, Jr. caught 81 pounds, 15 ounces of bass at Bussey Brake to claim the Major League Fishing Heavy Hitters $100,000 first prize.[…]
Fishing
LDWF deploys habitat enhancement projects at Saline-Larto Complex
LDWF Fisheries biologists deployed two habitat enhancement projects in the Saline-Larto complex – floating vegetation and Christmas trees.[…]
Fishing
LDWF, MLF, Lake Claiborne Watershed District Commission assemble, deploy fish attractors in Lake Claiborne
In a joint project between LDWF Inland Fisheries Division and MLF, 32 fish attracting structures/reefs were added to Lake Claiborne.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Penn Authority Spinning Reels
The Penn Authority Spinning Reels, available in numerous sizes, are smooth as silk, and tough as nails.[…]
Bass Fishing
Tossing topwaters at Toledo Bend
It’s a great time to throw topwaters at the bass in May at Toledo Bend. It’s just a fun time to chase bass that are chasing the bream.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Bayou Cheramie’s bream chasers
Larry Doiron of Morgan City points people to the bream fishing hotspots in and around Bayou Cheramie this month.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Think big bays for Hopedale fishing in May
The word from Capt. Don Maille is for Hopedale anglers to head to the bigger outside bays for the best May fishing action.[…]
Fishing
Reader Report: Angler shares special trip to Grand Isle pier
Grand Isle is responsible for Brad Felkins becoming a saltwater fishing addict. A fishing trip with his fiancée, Tay, is one of his favorites.[…]
Bass Fishing
Reader Report: Two 11 pounders
Michael Crapanzano and Chris Davis of Hammond were fishing at Bussey Brake Reservoir in March when they each caught 11-pound lunker bass.[…]
Fishing
191 boaters certified during “Boating Education Lagniappe Day”
The LDWF certified 191 boaters statewide after its 12th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day” on April 22.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
CCA STAR offering over $750,000 in prizes
The CCA Louisiana Statewide Tournament and Angler’s Rodeo (STAR), presented by Chevron, begins on May 27, 2023.[…]
Crappie/Bream
The dreaded words that no fisherman ever wants to hear
The bank of Lithium batteries in Lamar Bunting’s boat are twice as dependable as lead batteries and also weigh half as much.[…]
Bass Fishing
Major League Fishing tournament coming to Caney Lake, Bussey Brake
Major League Fishing will be hosting their General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event on Caney Lake and on Bussey Brake Reservoir.[…]