Laura Kate Felder, 9, of Ethel with bass caught on July 4, 2023. She targets small bream on worms and then hooks them to harvest bass at her Paw Paw’s pond. It’s quite thrilling landing the bass, as they’re not hooked traditionally.
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Marsh bass are making a comeback!
Summer fishing is kinda maybe starting to think about drawing to a close, and that means good things for anglers who like to target bass.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hot August bassin’
August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.[…]