Bass Fishing
Chef Pass bass
Avid angler Chris Macaluso loves to target Chef Pass bass this month, and he bases his whole approach on the weather conditions.[…]
Newsletters
Columns
“March” must be outdoor code meaning time to go fishing; or maybe not
When it comes to fishing all waters covering our beloved Sportsman’s Paradise, March goes through its lions-to-lamb scenario many times.[…]
Big Bass
Two more Toledo Bend monsters; are more on the way?
Toledo Bend Reservoir continued to spit out huge largemouth bass as the calendar flipped from February to March.[…]
Field Reports
Fishing new bait in marsh pays off!
Marsh Man Masson has had to figure out how to catch fish in water that’s stained. The Zimmer Swimmer has really gotten the fish’s attention.[…]
Events & Announcements
Fetch-n-Fish dog show
Back at the show is the Fetch-n-Fish Tub, with nationally known Jason Reynolds combining fishing seminars with dog shows.[…]
Fishing
Mustad Double Rigger Wallet
The Mustad Double Rigger Wallet offers anglers a soft-sided, waterproof bag for all their tackle needs.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Seek the slicks at Sabine Lake
Capt. Eric Ellison has got the knack for catching speckled trout on Sabine Lake. He said trout will start making slicks this month.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
The March menu at Shell Beach and Hopedale
Charter Captain Gabe Boudreaux of Bayou Boudreaux’s Charters said March means taking the longer run to the MRGO Rocks and beyond for big fish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Caney Lake anglers are like kids in a candy store
Allen and Richard Anders indicate the Caney Lake lunker largemouth bite has turned on. Grass and the hydrilla is the key to catching fish.[…]
Ducks
LWFC adopts amendment to 2023-24 West Zone duck season
The LWFC adopted an amendment that will alter the second and third split dates for the West Zone duck season for 2023-24.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: cottontail rabbits
Cottontail rabbits are the most common rabbits in North America, and are prized by small game hunters in Louisiana.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Louisiana Legends of the Outdoors – Steve Danna
Steve Danna of Bernice has put on countless crappie fishing clinics both in public venues and for large sporting goods stores.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Reeves’ Bussey slab takes No. 2 spot in record book
A 3.76 pound white crappie caught by Jeremie Reeves at Bussey Brake Reservoir is the second-biggest white crappie ever caught in the state.[…]
Newsletters
“Lack of sufficient data” sinks LWFC plan for managing speckled trout
An advisory committee formed by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commissioners will gather ideas for speckled trout management measures.[…]
Hog Hunting
LWFC adopts resolution asking EPA to expedite consideration of feral hog toxicant testing and registration
The LWFC adopted a resolution urging the EPA to expedite consideration of experimental use permits for feral swine toxicant testing.[…]
Events & Announcements
Bowie’s Sportsman Show Booth
Bowie Outfitters will have a big inventory on a lot of hunting and fishing items at the Louisiana Sportsman Show this year.[…]