Freshwater Fishing
LDWF stocks fish as part of Community Fishing Program
The LDWF oversees the stocking of community fishing locations throughout the state as part of the Community Fishing Program.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Cobia
Abbeville angler catches huge ling, leads CCA STAR cobia category
Jansen Weaver of Abbeville caught a 91.45-pound ling on June 14 while fishing with his future father-in-law out of Don’s Boat Landing.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Two tagged red snapper in one day
Caitlin Domingues was fishing around drilling rigs out of Don’s Boat Landing when she caught two tagged red snapper that were numbered consecutively.[…]
Other Hunting
LDWF announces increase in bounty for nutria
The Coastwide Nutria Control Program (CNCP) bounty will be raised to $6, up from $5, when the program season commences Nov. 20.[…]
Fishing
H&H Lure Co., Humphreys celebrate 60th anniversary of proven brand
H&H Lure Company — 60-percent saltwater fishing tackle and 40-percent freshwater tackle — celebrated its 60th anniversary in June.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Mississippi Flyway flooding wrecks crop production
A winter and spring that was a boon for waterfowl habitat has turned out to be a bane for farmers, as flooded fields continue to hamper planting efforts.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Epic blue marlin bite in the Gulf
Chris Hall has been on lots and lots of blue marlin trips — but none as successful as he and his crew experienced during the Louisiana Billfish Classic.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Giant cuberas caught in Eugene Island area
Luke Hodges and Jeff Thompson each caught cubera snapper in May destined to place in the Louisiana Top 10 Fish Records List.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Northlake Christian wins TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship
The Northlake Christian School Fishing Team of Christopher Capdeboscq and Sam Acosta won the 2019 TBF/FLW High School Fishing National Championship.[…]
Ducks
Catahoula Lake appeal heads to Supreme Court
Jeff Landry officially filed an appeal with the state supreme court to overturn a previous judicial decision that denies public access to Catahoula Lake.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Louisiana restaurants to disclose use of foreign shrimp and crawfish
The Louisiana Senate unanimously passed House Bill 335 (34-0), requiring restaurants to disclose whether they serve imported shrimp or crawfish.[…]
Fishing
Anglers invited to download free fishing app
The CRCL-Fish for Data app is a way for anglers to connect their fishing experiences to the changing environment and contribute data.[…]
Offshore Fishing
MahiMahi mayhem
A well-defined rip line that developed in the Gulf of Mexico in early June attracted thousands of Mahi-mahi, aka dolphin.[…]
Fishing
Remember to buy your 2019-2020 fishing licenses
We know you love experiencing the great fishing opportunities Louisiana has to offer, so don’t forget to buy your 2019-20 fishing license.[…]
Big Bass
Last minute trophy bass works better than caffeine
At the 24-hour-long Majestic Bass Tournament marathon on Lake D’Arbonne, Billy Banks landed a 9.45-pound largemouth that claimed the $1,500 first prize.[…]
Hog Hunting
Are wild hogs hurting our turkey populations?
Could wild hogs be the reason for the low success rate of these turkey hunters? Here’s how hogs contribute to lowering turkey populations.[…]