Events & Announcements
Dockside Bait & Tackle in Slidell closes
Dockside Bait & Tackle in Slidell has closed its doors permanently.[…]
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Reef Fish Amendment 40 pits private fishermen against charter captains in dividing red snapper recreational quota
The looming battle between private fishermen and for-hire charter and head boat captains to help determine how the red snapper recreational quota will be divided isn’t a great scenario for either side, according to a Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council member.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2014 Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo final results
Here are final results from the 16th annual Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo held this past weekend out of Venice Marina.[…]
News Breaker
Public comment period on potential increased limits for anglers lodging at Port Eads ends Aug. 1
The public has a few more days to comment on a notice of intent that would allow anglers lodging at the newly constructed Port Eads Marina Facility to have up to a three-day possession limit of cleaned saltwater finfish with them on the water.[…]
Bass Fishing
Jennings angler snares 10.62-pounder Sunday on Toledo Bend
Bass fishing can be pretty complicated sometimes — just when you think you have it all figured out, they change up their behavior.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Two records fall at the 2014 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo
Two new rodeo records were established at the 2014 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Anglers reminded new tripletail size, bag limit regulations now in effect
For the first time since new regulations went into effect in February, tripletail action is about to heat up along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Fishing
LDWF seeks help in ID’ing ski boat involved in hit-and-run accident
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are seeking your help in identifying a ski boat involved in a hit-and-run accident on the Amite River Diversion Canal Saturday evening.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lafayette trio uses unique fishing videos to promote love of kayaking
The old saying says a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work, but what would result if you could somehow combine a day on the water with a day in the office?[…]
Inshore Fishing
Nighttime trout bite on fire out of Dularge, guide says
Speckled trout might be hard to come by during the day out of Dularge right now without live bait, but the nighttime bite on plastics is solid offshore on just about any lit rig, according to a fishing guide.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Stingray gives birth after being unhooked near Sabine Lake
While jigs, hooks, weights, lures and extra line are pretty common in most tackle boxes, anglers don’t routinely tote around clean sheets, hot water or other supplies necessary to assist with a live birth.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lake Salvador ‘redfish’ proving tough to catch
Lake Salvador has been producing some good redfish the last few weeks, but it’s also produced a lot of frustration among anglers. […]
General
New residents can purchase hunting and fishing licenses sooner, LDWF says
New state residents will qualify to purchase recreational hunting and fishing licenses after six months in the state effective Aug. 1, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. […]
Fishing
Get all knotted up – with the crossover uni knot
Read the instructions below, then watch the accompanying video for great step-by-step visuals.[…]
Hunting
2014-15 Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet available online
The 2014-15 Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet, which will be available in printed form early next month, is accessible online now through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2014 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo set for July 24-26
The oldest fishing tournament in the United States, the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, is set to crank up this weekend headquartered out of Sand Dollar Marina.[…]