Catfish
Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers
Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water.[…]
Newsletters
Field Reports
Fish the flats when the tide is rising!
Rising tides are key to speckled trout success in the spring. They definitely played a significant role on my most recent trip.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Anglers can rely on the West Cove to deliver trout
One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.[…]
Features
How to stack up hogs on public land
With careful scouting and perseverance, hunters can successfully find and harvest hogs on public land in Louisiana.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Toledo Bend is the total package in April
Anglers will find quality bass and crappie fishing opportunities take center stage in April at Toledo Bend.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Lake D’Arbonne turning hot for big slabs
One of the top crappie lakes in Louisiana, Lake D’Arbonne should produce some excellent crappie catches this spring as the water warms.[…]
Big Bass
First cast of day rewards DeRidder angler with huge Toledo Bend bass
Lee Glass of DeRidder caught this 11.90-pound bass on March 22 and weighed it in at Fin and Feather Resort on Toledo Bend.[…]
Big Bass
With crappie season approaching, Toledo Bend guide boats huge bass
Cole Moore of Many was fishing at Toledo Bend when he caught a 11.92-pound bass on March 22 that he weighed at Buckeye Marina.[…]
Field Notes
North Toledo Bend State Park
North Toledo Bend State Park offers a fantastic jumping off spot to fish one of the best bass lakes in the nation.[…]
Bass Class
College sophomore is juggling books and bass tournaments
Collin Tate is a rising collegiate bass angler as a member of the University of Louisiana-Lafayette’s Ragin’ Cajuns Fishing Team.[…]
Columns
Wild Turkey Tortilla Soup
Tortilla soup is a comforting classic Mexican dish built on bold, layered flavors and shredded wild turkey adds heartiness to it.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana 2026 turkey season opens March 28 for youth/physically challenged, April 3 for all others
The 2026 turkey hunting season begins March 28-29 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]
Newsletters
Reader Report: Cocodrie crew takes on Venice and brings home huge yellowfin
Cocodrie crew captained by Jerry Menard takes on Venice in custom 35’ Nerowalker and brings home 195.8-pound yellowfin tuna.[…]
Big Bass
Jonesboro woman outlasts huge Caney Lake lunker
Jill Hampton of Jonesboro was fishing Caney Lake with her husband, Cliff, when she landed a 12-pound, 12-ounce bass on March 5, 2026.[…]
Columns
Training quality service dogs for veterans
Founded in May of 2018 by Cody Bellanger, United States Veteran Service Dogs trains and provides service dogs to veterans free of charge.[…]
Columns
Kayakers will find fish active and scattered in March
Spring provides Louisiana anglers with comfortable kayak fishing conditions and great action. Now is the time to get out there.[…]