Catfish
Tassin’s catfish catch was one he’ll never forget
George Tassin, Jr. of Slidell pulled in a gold-colored flathead catfish from Doubloon Bayou on April 7, 2023.[…]
Fishing Reports
Lake Decade catfish
Gary and Mel Daigle caught this catfish across Lake Decade on Jan. 28.
Hunting Reports
Creole area duck hunt
Ricky Martin, Charlie Martin and Chase Koerner with some ducks shot in Cameron Parish.
Fishing Reports
Brock Clay’s big redfish
This 44-inch redfish was caught and released by Brock Clay out of Cypremort Point on Jan. 31, 2023.
Fishing Reports
16-year-old catches nearly 3-pound crappie
While fishing in a high school bass tournament at Toledo Bend on March 5, Brylee Williams, 16, caught a 2.87-pound crappie. She was able to hook this fish on a full size spinnerbait with a
Bass Fishing
Honey Bun bass, a tackle box of his own and a big old one-eyed lunker
It’s been five years since Kinny Haddox’s old fishing buddy, Stan Wright, passed on, but he will never forget their outdoor adventures.[…]
Columns
Spring provides some great kayak fishing
Mild days and hungry fish make a great combination for kayak fishing. Early spring is a great time for catching speckled trout and redfish.[…]
Bass Class
Catching fish in all kinds of waters is key for French Settlement duo
Samuel Cobb Jr. and Destin Morales already are double-qualifiers for this year’s Louisiana High School B.A.S.S. Nation State Championship.[…]
Fishing
Christmas trees deployed on Lake Providence to improve fisheries habitat
Residents of Lake Providence and Curry’s Tree Farm recently collaborated on a fisheries habitat improvement project for Lake Providence.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend trapping and handling regulations for foxes and coyotes
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission approved a notice of intent to amend trapping and handling regulations.[…]
Deer Hunting
LWFC approves Notice of Intent to amend DMAP regulations for CWD
The LWFC approved a Notice of Intent to amend Deer Management Assistance Program regulations pertaining to the detection of CWD.[…]
Field Reports
This bait crushes marsh fish!
Selecting the right bait can mean the difference between an OK trip and a really good one. This week, the Zimmer Swimmer really delivered.[…]
Field Reports
Slinging in slabs using the Matrix Mini
If you are looking to change the pace up in the springtime, pick up some Matrix Minis from Matrix Shad and go chase sac-a-lait.[…]
Newsletters
Snapper season set
The 2023 Louisiana red snapper season will begin May 26 with a three-fish bag limit, 16-inch minimum total length.[…]
Field Reports
Big trout on small baits
The speckled trout are scattered as they transition from the winter period to the pre-spawn period. And the transition period seems long.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest
The Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest is a minimalist vest with maximum features.[…]