Fishing
The 2022 Fish of the Year winners
Two well-deserving Louisiana anglers were presented with the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s 2022 Fish of the Year Awards.[…]
Fishing
News Breaker
Three men cited for possessing 49 red snapper in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish on August 5.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Arcadia angler catches Louisiana state record bluegill
When Tim Trahan of Arcadia caught a 2.24-pound bluegill on May 30, 2022 he momentarily thought he was hooked into a sheepshead in Houma where he was born and raised.[…]
Fishing
Five Mississippi men cited for recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited five men for alleged recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on Aug. 3.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Spring Bayou
The LDWF and the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury has scheduled a drawdown on Spring Bayou in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on Lake Martin
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown on Lake Martin for nuisance aquatic vegetation control, organic reduction and fish habitat improvement.[…]
Fishing
LWFC proposes removal of shark closed season for commercial and recreational fisheries
The LWFC passed a notice of intent to remove the shark closed season for recreational and commercial fishermen.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC takes measures on Swordfish and Roundscale Spearfish regulations
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed a notice of intent at their meeting on Aug. 4, 2022 to modify swordfish regulations.[…]
Columns
Ride the Bull is back
After a two-year forced hiatus, CCA’s Ride the Bull kayak fishing tournament returns to Grand Isle on August 26 and 27, 2022.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Lake Bistineau and Lake Claiborne
Lake Bistineau State Park and Lake Claiborne State Park both have lakes that are chocked full of bass, bream, crappie and catfish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
The best of ICAST: Saltwater
A look at a handful of new saltwater products that were on display at the 2022 ICAST show in Orlando, Florida.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
The best of ICAST: Freshwater
A look at the PacBak P88-MK Combo and a handful of other new freshwater products shown at the 2022 ICAST show in Orlando, Florida.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crappie coach
Bayou D’Arbonne is one of Todd Garvin’s favorite places to fish in August. The main bayou, especially right below the spillway, is a hotspot.[…]
Fishing
LDWF agents investigating two boating incidents with propeller strikes in Calcasieu Parish
LDWF enforcement agents are investigating two separate boating incidents that occurred in Calcasieu Parish on July 30.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Marsh Island gives bass pro a great summer distraction
Bass pro Caleb Sumrall will be catching redfish somewhere along the coast shoreline of Marsh Island and Southwest Pass in August.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fishing is hotter than the temps at Timbalier and Raccourci
Capt. T-Man Cheramie said the fishing at Timbalier Bay and Lake Raccourci is red hot right now, just as hot as the August temperatures.[…]