Crappie/Bream
Try the Tchefuncte River for big chinquapin
Ray Miller has been fishing the Tchefuncte River for the past 20 years and has transformed his ability to catch bream into a fine art.[…]
Fishing
Features
Four League Bay is a hidden jewel
Four League Bay, near the mouth of the Atchafalaya River, has become one of Capt. Lloyd Landry’s favorite places to fish.[…]
Features
Speckled trout puzzle
Southeast Louisiana is always impacted in March by increased river water flows. So here’s how to put have speckled trout success.[…]
Columns
Two pound crappie, lucky false fruit and crickets going bananas
It’s amazing, but all spring all crappie, sac-a-lait or white perch — whatever you call them — seem to weigh two pounds.[…]
Bass Fishing
Anglers should adapt to fishing new areas at Toledo Bend
February is a magical month for bass fishing on Toledo Bend as the pre-spawn and, even, in some instances, the spawn itself gets underway.[…]
Bass Fishing
New Orleans City Park hosts its 73rd Big Bass Rodeo
The annual Big Bass Rodeo and “Fishtival” in New Orleans City Park will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022.[…]
Bass Fishing
Children’s Miracle Network Tournament set March 13 on Toledo Bend
The Despino Tire Children’s Miracle Network Bass Tournament will be held at Toledo Bend on March 13, 2022.[…]
Catfish
Kayaks and catfish?
Kayak anglers are realizing that kayaks are quite suited for catfishing. Catfish can be caught in almost any freshwater river, lake or pond.[…]
Fishing
Gamakatsu Wacky Head jig
The Gamakatsu Wacky Head jig produces a unique action that fish can’t seem to leave alone.[…]
Bass Fishing
Kentucky angler tops D’Arbonne, Caney, Bussey MLF event
Elite professional bass anglers from around the country took part in grueling fishing on three very different north Louisiana lakes.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Hopedale inshore fishing is hoppin’
According to Capt. Marc Fradella, the speckled trout and redfish bite in Hopedale has been steady thanks to a plentiful shrimp supply.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Big Bass Rodeo is back for 2022
The LDWF and New Orleans City Park are getting ready for the 73rd annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival in New Orleans City Park on March 26.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Worm your way to cold water trophy trout action
Capt. Adam Jaynes would strongly encourage you to wade if you are chasing after speckled trout this month at Big Lake.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney going after bass early at Toledo Bend
Greg Hackney calls fishing Toledo Bend in February a chance to beat the crowd of bass anglers that covers the lake in March and April.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Pay attention to changing patterns for the best Delacroix trout action
The fishing in Delacroix this time of year can be really good, but the speckled trout patterns shift with the ever-changing weather.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF concludes drawdown for Lake Bistineau
The LDWF has concluded a drawdown of Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes for the purpose of giant salvinia control.[…]