Big Bass
Big bass makes big splash for Louisiana angler
Jackson Cooper of Dry Prong landed the biggest bass of his life, a 10.41-pound lunker, on May 20 at Toledo Bend Reservoir. He also ended up winning the Big Bass Splash.[…]
Fishing
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Jimmie Davis and Chicot
Summer is here and you can partake in the fishing and camping at two facilities, Jimmie Davis State Park and Chicot State Park.[…]
Fishing
Two weekend workshops packed with fishing, kayaking and more for women participants
The LDWF Aquatic Outreach & Education section hosted two weekend-long Women’s Fishing 102 Workshops during late May and early June.[…]
Columns
The legendary Chandeleur Islands
Todd Masson, Capt. Justin Bowles and television show host Kevin Ford made a trip to the Chandeleur Islands to fish for speckled trout.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
It’s a great time to catch fish trolling Sabine Pass
The weather may be hot, but that means perfect conditions for trolling up and down the Louisiana jetties out of Sabine Pass.[…]
Columns
Killer combination: Live shrimp, kayaks and speckled trout
Carrying shrimp in a kayak takes a little planning to keep them alive and kicking throughout the day’s speckled trout fishing.[…]
Bass Fishing
Simple wobblehead lure has endured time as steady bass catcher
Jim Dillard cashes checks with the Wobblehead in two ways — by selling them to other anglers and by using them at bass tournaments.[…]
Bass Fishing
Spro Flappin’ Frog 65
The SPRO Flappin’ Frog 65 is a buzzing-style lure that works in even the heaviest of cover.[…]
Fishing
CCA STAR time
If you are fishing for saltwater species in Louisiana this summer, participating in the 28th annual CCA Louisiana STAR is a simple choice.[…]
Fishing
Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend to be held June 11-12
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries invites you to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 11 and June 12.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer is the best time to give Bayou Bartholomew Lake a try
Bayou Bartholomew Lake, the area commonly called “The Cutoff,” is a great summer spot if you are chasing largemouth bass.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Wait was worth it for Bayou Black bream, sac-a-lait and catfish
Bill McCarty, a bona fide specialist at catching panfish and catfish in the Bayou Black area, knows June is the right time to fish there.[…]
Fishing
1.5 Gallon RinseKit Pod
Clean your equipment and yourself while still in the field with the portable RinseKit Pod.[…]
Fishing
Legislature seeks balance in boating rental, safety laws
Should most individuals over the age of 18 be allowed to rent a motorboat in Louisiana without passing the required boating safety course?[…]
Bass Fishing
Weather should give Toledo Bend bass and anglers what they’ve been needing
Watching The Weather Channel has given John Dean hope for bass fishing the rest of the spring and early summer at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing
LDWF reminder: The new, streamlined license structure goes into effect June 1
Act 356-HB 691 of the 2021 regular legislative session created sweeping changes to fishing and hunting licenses and fees.[…]