Bass Fishing
Nation’s oldest freshwater fishing tournament scheduled for March 25 in New Orleans
The LDWF and New Orleans City Park Conservancy are hosting the 74th annual Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival in New Orleans City Park on March 25.[…]
Newsletters
Alligator
California’s alligator ban defeated
Judge for the Eastern District of California has sided with Louisiana in a lawsuit challenging California’s ban on alligator products.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend’s March magic
All bass don’t spawn at the same time, so there could be several weeks of peak spawning season on Toledo Bend. […]
Big Bass
Trio of big bass add to project numbers… and we’re still counting
Three more double-digit bass were boated, bringing to 41 the number of fish qualifying for the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Check out Black Lake this March
March is a prime time to check out Black Lake, a close neighbor of Calcasieu Lake. It gives up speckled trout, redfish and flounder.[…]
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.[…]
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.[…]