News Breaker
LDWF to begin accepting applications for $12.4 million in COVID-19 relief funds
The LDWF will soon begin accepting applications for financial assistance that will be available to fishermen and others in the industry. […]
Newsletters
Newsletters
Using inline spinnerbaits to catch more fish
Capt. Charlie Thomason with Bayou Charters uses inline spinnerbaits to catch redfish, speckled trout and bass. […]
Fishing
New law requires some boaters to use kill switch
The Coast Guard is reminding operators of boats less than 26 feet in length of a new nationwide kill switch law. […]
Bass Class
West St. John bass anglers blaze a trail
Khristian Rousseve and Shamar Pierre of West St. John become the first black anglers to win a high-school bass tournament in Louisiana. […]
New Products
Huk Rogue Wave Boots
Designed for all-day wear under the worst conditions, Huk’s Rogue Wave fishing boots will keep you comfortable. […]
Field Notes
Give bowfishing a shot
Jeremy Cable and his family operate Lite ’em Up Bowfishing, a charter service that specializes in nighttime fishing excursions in Cocodrie. […]
Inshore Fishing
Perseverance is key to trout success at Venice
A group of high-school football players and their fathers headed home from a fishing trip to Venice with enough trout to feed the whole team. […]
News Breaker
Red snapper landing estimates through July 11
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 11. […]
Field Notes
Pogeys on the menu at Sabine Lake
Menhaden, aka pogeys, can make an excellent bait choice when chasing speckled trout and other species at Sabine Lake. […]
Hunting
Hunting rules, regulations and season schedules for 2021-22
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2021-22 hunting regulations pamphlet online at the LDWF website. […]
Columns
Process should be shooters’ concern, not the shot
Rod Jenkins retired from competition to focus his energy entirely on coaching and transferring his knowledge of the sport to other archers. […]
Field Reports
Lures BLASTING fish right now!
Hot baits change with the seasons. Here are the ones that are delivering big hauls for Marsh Man Masson on every fishing trip. […]
Columns
Species spotlight: Florida pompano
Florida pompano are part of the jack family and are the smallest of pompanos, being dwarfed by African and Cayenne pompanos. […]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Black and Clear Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown of Black and Clear Lake for giant salvinia control, organic reduction and fish habitat improvement. […]
Field Notes
First-aid additions for your fishing bag
Pack a couple of ACE bandages for first aid in your tackle bag, and you’ll be ready for many emergencies without taking up much space. […]
Inshore Fishing
Trout aim to please at Bay Coquette
Matt Dreiling reported a fantastic trout bite on July 14 when he and three other fishermen caught 92 keeper speckled trout and 11 redfish. […]