Louisiana Sportsman

August 25, 2026

Green sunfish are small, but also fun to catch, and good to eat.

Species spotlight: Green sunfish

May 18, 2023 Brian Cope

Green sunfish are among the most misunderstood and misidentified of all panfish. They are small, but also fun to catch, and good to eat.[…]

Bass and stripers are just two species anglers can catch on Branson’s Table Rock Lake. (Photos courtesy Branson Tourism)

Outdoor Destinations: Branson, Missouri

May 18, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Anchored by three pristine lakes with incredible places to hike, swim, relax, or fish, Branson, Missouri, is a great place for family fun.[…]

Big deer, big fish, Abe Lincoln… if it’s on Facebook, then it must be true

May 18, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Is social media is the greatest thing to ever happen to hunting, fishing and the outdoors or is social media ruining them.[…]

LDWF Enforcement Division participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 20-26

May 17, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 20-26.[…]

Nicholls State University Bass Federation club members Dylan Breaux of Bayou Blue, right, and Joel Richard of Labadieville, hold their five-bass limit caught in late January at the Bassmaster College Series at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Florida.

Breaux leading the way as Nicholls State gets back on the bass trail

May 14, 2023 Don Shoopman

As a freshman, Dylan Breaux, who is now a sophomore, got the Nicholls State University Bass Federation team going again.[…]

Baton Rouge's Derek Hudnall shows one of the key artificial lures that helped him finish fifth Feb. 23-26 in the Bassmaster Elite Series tournament at Lake Seminole in Georgia. Photo courtesy Bassmaster.com

Lure Review: Spunk Shad

May 14, 2023 Don Shoopman

Derek Hudnall of Baton Rouge has been using that Spunk Shad as a trailer for about a year and it has paid big dividends.[…]

Bass have finished spawning and are on the prowl for food. This one missed a topwater lure several times but connected with a jerk shad quickly cast to exactly the same spot.

Kayak anglers have great fishing opportunities in May

May 13, 2023 Chris Holmes

May offers great fishing for Louisiana kayak anglers, whether you choose to pursue fresh or saltwater species.[…]

Billfish Classic brought big fish, big boats, big dollars to Grand Isle, Venice

May 12, 2023 Kinny Haddox

The Louisiana Gulf Coast Billfish Classic, part of the Sport Fishing Championship Series, brought big fish to south Louisiana May 3-7.[…]

Okuma DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels

May 12, 2023 From News Reports

When it comes to fishing for redfish and speckled trout in Louisiana, having the right equipment can make all the difference in your success. DTR Inshore Rods and ITX Spinning Reels are specifically designed for the tough conditions and harsh environment of Louisiana’s fishing grounds.[…]