News Breaker
LDWF to reopen the private recreational red snapper season for two four-day periods
LA Creel data indicates that 4% of Louisiana’s 2026 annual private recreational allocation remains, and a re-opening is warranted.[…]
Fishing
Field Notes
Palmetto Island State Park
Palmetto Island State Park is Louisiana’s newest state park. It protects one of the region’s unique coastal bottomland hardwood ecosystems.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fall transition starts at Toledo Bend
The cooler the September days, the more and more bass push into drains and creek channel bends across the lake.[…]
Bass Class
College angler ready for the next challenge
Caden Williamson’s just finished his freshman season with the national powerhouse Louisiana State University-Shreveport Pilots Fishing Team.[…]
Bass Fishing
Miller’s Chute is solid choice for September bass
When Ben Suit wants to target bass in September in the Atchafalaya Basin, he looks for canals and bayous with deepwater access and structure.[…]
Features
White trout get no respect
White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.[…]
Columns
Battling a shark from a kayak
If done properly and safely, one decent-sized shark can provide a kayak angler great sport as well as many delicious dinners.[…]
Columns
The Matrix Shrimp
The Matrix Shrimp arrived in July to the delight of saltwater fishermen, particularly those who fish deep, moving water.[…]
Features
White trout get no respect
White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.[…]
Columns
Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control scheduled on Vernon Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for parish/state/landowner maintenance, fish habitat improvement and vegetation control on Vernon Lake.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF releases nearly 50,000 giant salvinia weevils into Saline-Larto Complex
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries completed its second release of giant salvinia weevils into the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Fishing
Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshop application period is open!
LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation (LAWFF) are teaming up to present two fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops. […]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF coordinates with Cheniere Lake authorities for a scheduled drawdown
The LDWF, in conjunction with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, has scheduled a drawdown of Cheniere Lake to begin August 11.[…]
Bass Class
Dynamic bass duo
Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for John K. Kelly, Grand Bayou Reservoir
The LDWF, in cooperation with the John K. Kelly Grand Bayou Reservoir District, has scheduled a drawdown of Grand Bayou Reservoir.[…]