Big Bass
West Pearl River gives up trophy largemouth bass
Ron Hindman of Slidell caught this 11.376-pound trophy bass fishing the West Pearl River on Jan. 10, 2023.[…]
Fishing
Bass Fishing
Little Tensas Bayou
One of Adam Marceaux’s favorite places to catch bass in January is specifically Little Tensas Bayou in the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Bass Fishing
A winning combination for Toledo Bend bass
January is the time of year that Toledo Bend bass start to migrate a little and biologically get ready to spawn.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Shell Beach anglers hoping for a redfish bonanza
Campo’s marina owner Robert Campo said if two things happen this month, the famous “Redfish Jubilee” will occur at Shell Beach.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to amend hull identification number regulations
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a notice of intent to amend existing hull identification number regulations.[…]
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to remove buoy requirements from freshwater gill and trammel nets
The LWFC adopted a NOI to remove the requirement of using international orange buoys to mark gill and trammel nets in fresh water.[…]
Cobia
LWFC adopts NOI to reduce cobia recreational and commercial bag limits
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to decrease the cobia limit to 1 fish daily per person.[…]
Field Notes
See better, catch more fish with a second station
Adding a second station to your fishing boat will help you catch more fish.[…]
News Breaker
Final Louisiana red snapper landing estimates for 2022
The LDWF estimates 811,662 pounds of red snapper were landed during last year’s 2022 private recreational season.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bill Lewis Lures’ Scope Stik
Cliff Crochet of Pierre Part proudly touts the Bill Lewis Lures’ Scope Stik, a jerkbait he’ll fish with extensively this winter and spring.[…]
Fishing
Arctic blast creates ice sculptures on Lake D’Arbonne
When the cold front howled through the Farmerville area on the night of Dec. 22, the winds kicked up whitecaps on Lake D’Arbonne.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Grand Isle and Bayou Segnette
At Bayou Segnette and Grand Isle state parks, fishermen can stay next to some of the best fishing in the world and enjoy boating.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LIVETARGET Croaker Swimbait
The LIVETARGET Croaker is a great saltwater lure for redfish and other species.[…]
Fishing
LDWF warns public of potential fish kills due to freezing temperatures
The LDWF warns the public of potential fish kills throughout coastal Louisiana due to freezing water temperatures.[…]
Features
Louisiana outdoor treasures: Cranford’s
Cranford’s Northside is located just miles from from Lake Claiborne, Lake D’Arbonne and other area fishing holes.[…]
Features
Louisiana outdoor treasures: Gus’ Tackle & Nets
It’s hard to find a unique tackle shop with a better story than the one told by Gus Maggiore Jr. of Gus’ Tackle & Nets.[…]