Field Notes
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site brings to life stories of Creole, Acadian and early American settlers.[…]
Newsletters
Columns
The restoration of Lake Pontchartrain
The success of Lake Pontchartrain’s restoration over the last 30 years should be celebrated by all who live in South Louisiana.[…]
Alligator
Advice on preparing for alligator season
Sportsmen preparing for alligator season should be sure to hone their marksmanship skills and check their weapons.[…]
Columns
Smoked Redfish Dip
Smoked fish dip is something that you can find throughout many restaurants that serve seafood all along the coast of Florida.[…]
Bass Fishing
New black bass fishing regulations at Bussey Brake Reservoir
New black bass regulations on Bussey Brake Reservoir in Morehouse Parish will go into effect on August 20, 2025.[…]
Bass Class
High school bass fishing duo ready for the spotlight
Sulphur High School Fishing Team members Kade Ellender and Caden Doucet have proved to be among the state’s best this past season.[…]
Columns
Take a back-to-basics kayak trip
A back-to-basics kayak trip every now and then reminds us of why we took up kayak fishing in the first place.[…]
Hunting
LWFC keeps two zones for 2026-30 waterfowl hunting seasons
The 2026–2030 Louisiana waterfowl zone and split structure will remain unchanged. The LWFC voted to keep the current configuration in place.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Schlapper Pro Bushwhacker
Danny Arballo of Brazalo Custom Lures talks about how Bassmaster Elite Series pro Pat Schlapper instantly made his buzzbait notorious.[…]
Field Reports
Redfish, flounder and more on artificial bait
Liam has never caught anything on artificial bait. To change that, he and his grandfather went into the marshes of South Louisiana.[…]
Columns
Fishermen finally got to see the results of a menhaden fishery bycatch study
It’s time to reconsider the menhaden industry’s economic impact on our state compared to that of recreational fishing.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Lower Atchafalaya Basin bream
Bill McCarty of Morgan City has been waiting quasi-patiently for the Atchafalaya Basin water level to settle down within its banks.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Construction of fishing pier complete at Boggy Bayou Boat Launch on Spring Bayou WMA
Construction of a new fishing pier by the Spring Bayou Restoration Team at the Boggy Bayou Boat Launch on Spring Bayou WMA has been completed.[…]
Bass Fishing
All in on Toledo Bend
Brandon O’Neal has been guiding with Living the Dream Guide Service since 2022. He has plenty of tips for fishing at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Venice offers great offshore variety this month
Venice charter captain Josh Bodenheimer of Intensity Offshore Charters said the August heat doesn’t affect the deep water offshore fishing.[…]
Fishing
Plano Frost Coolers
Plano’s Frost coolers keep your items cold all day, and are available in three sizes and numerous colors.[…]