Louisiana Sportsman

Texas angler scores on an 11.48-pound monster at Toledo Bend

March 26, 2015 Chris Berzas

Joey Johnson noticed the waters were high while fishing Toledo Bend Saturday – and the rain throughout the day made it seem like levels were rising by the minute.[…]

Lunker parade continues non-stop on Toledo Bend

March 25, 2015 Chris Berzas

It’s March Madness time with the NCAA basketball tournament, and the same can be said for bass fishermen lucky enough to find themselves at Toledo Bend during this month’s spawn.[…]

Study: Coastal wetlands losses continuing

March 25, 2015 From Ducks Unlimited

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released an important study and conservation planning tool that could help officials protect coastal wetlands, according to a press release from Ducks Unlimited.[…]

Prairieville angler lands 10.94-pounder during club tourney on Toledo Bend

March 25, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Chris Bourgeois was in the process of capping off an awesome week at Toledo Bend last Friday when Lady Luck smiled down on him and made a great day even better.[…]

Sorrento man cited for alleged turkey violations in East Feliciana Parish

March 24, 2015 From News Reports

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Sorrento man for alleged turkey violations Tuesday in East Feliciana Parish.[…]

Lakeland hunter drills Pointe Coupee Parish 13-pointer nicknamed ‘The Man’

March 24, 2015 Patrick Bonin

Emery Patin gave a whole new meaning to the phrase “Stick it to the man” when he dropped a big Pointe Coupee Parish buck on the final day of primitive firearms season in January.[…]

Lockport man cited for allegedly possessing 34 red snapper before season opened

March 24, 2015 From News Reports

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited a Lockport man on March 19 for alleged recreational fishing violations involving red snapper, according to a press release.[…]

B.A.S.S. seeks nominations for High School All-American Fishing Team

March 24, 2015 From Bassmaster.com

B.A.S.S. – the world’s largest fishing organization – recently announced the creation of the Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team, and it’s seeking nominations of anglers nationwide.[…]

68th Big Bass Rodeo set for March 28 in New Orleans City Park

March 23, 2015 Patrick Bonin

The Big Bass Fishing Rodeo, billed as the oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the country, returns for the 68th time to New Orleans City Park this Saturday, March 28.[…]

Three Louisiana men cited for commercial shark-fishing violations

March 23, 2015 From News Reports

Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited three Louisiana men this weekend for alleged commercial shark-fishing violations off the coast of Grand Isle.[…]

DeRidder angler scores on Toledo Bend 11.65-pounder

March 23, 2015 Chris Berzas

Rickey Cunningham was fishing alone on Toledo Bend Friday morning, so he had no choice but to “hug and high-five himself” when he landed his biggest bass ever – an 11.65-pounder in the Indian Creek area. […]

Jeanerette angler boats 11.58-pounder on Toledo Bend

March 23, 2015 Chris Berzas

Every spring, three South Louisiana friends spend time together fishing at Toledo Bend for the reservoir’s quality largemouths – and this year certainly didn’t disappoint.[…]