Field Reports
Shallow water specks
In this video, Chas Champagne stays off the bridges and focuses on shoreline fishing. He uses Matrix Shad baits for speckled trout.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident in Sabine Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Two men cited for recreational fishing violations in St. Bernard Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two men for alleged fishing violations in St. Bernard Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Benton Intermediate School wins bullseye elementary division in NASP Championship
Benton Intermediate School took first place in the bullseye elementary division of the National Archery in Schools Program Championship.[…]
Fishing Reports
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading the boat with bluegill, redear sunfish and stumpknockers
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné shows a few ways to target panfish, including bluegill, redears and stumpknockers.[…]
Columns
Join a kayak fishing club
If you are looking to learn about kayak fishing, improve your skills, or meet new friends, try joining a kayak fishing club.[…]
Columns
Redfish decline a product of our disappearing coastal marshes
The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, a project to reconnect the river to Barataria Bay, is the best shot to stabilize our redfish population.[…]
Hunting
LDWF agents arrest six subjects for hunting contest fraud
LDWF agents arrested six subjects for their roles in allegedly committing fraud in hog hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 26, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through May 26, 2024.[…]
Field Reports
The absolute best pattern for redfish right now
The state is currently seeing a bumper crop of 18- to 22-inch redfish. Here’s a great way to target them that’s almost always successful.[…]
Columns
A tribute to all the dads who take time to take kids fishing and hunting
Since Father’s Day is this month, I think it appropriate to give thanks to all the father figures that took us fishing and hunting.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF reminds anglers that a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit is available online only
LDWF reminds anglers that a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) can no longer be obtained via the ROLP Android/ios App.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite four subjects for frogging violations in Claiborne Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited four subjects for alleged frogging violations in Claiborne Parish.[…]
Alligator
LDWF announces bid process for alligator hunting on certain WMAs, WCAs and refuges for 2024 alligator harvest seasons
The LDWF is accepting bids for alligator hunting on WMAs, WCAs, and state wildlife refuges for the 2024 alligator harvest season.[…]
Fishing
LDWF legislative roundup
LDWF brought 14 bills in front of the legislature and 12 were passed or awaiting signatures, this past session.[…]