News Breaker
Tunica Hills WMA closed to non-turkey hunters on weekends in April
The LDWF is reminding the public that Tunica Hills WMA is closed to all users during weekends in April except turkey hunter lottery participants.[…]
Bass Fishing
Rising water makes for great bass fishing at Toledo Bend
April will be a prime month for bass fishing at Toledo Bend. The majority will be in depths of 5 to 10 feet, up and down the lake, west to east.[…]
Newsletters
Finding speckled trout during a warm April
Our unusually warm March kicked the speckled trout into motion and they are moving down the estuary earlier than normal this year.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass go wild over Despino’s V&M bait in April
Randy Despino, who spent the past two years on the FLW Pro Tour, will rely on the V&M Flat Wild this month at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Set your sights on Sabine refuge reds
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge is now open for fishing business. The best choice for April is sight-casting for redfish.[…]
Crappie/Bream
On the road to post-spawn crappie
Stay on the move for Louisiana’s post-spawn crappie. Two of Louisiana’s top crappie thumpers share their tips for making your April fishing trips good ones.[…]
Columns
Maximize your wild turkey habitat
Early spring is a good time to get the habitat in shape for turkeys and the approaching nesting season here in Louisiana.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend delivers 11-pounders
The largest Toledo Bend lunkers of the season are beginning to show. Read the stories on how these two anglers battled these huge fish.[…]
Features
Louisiana gobblers on government land
Turkey hunting in Louisiana hasn’t been stellar in recent years, but some good public-land options still provide decent chances at scoring on a longbeard.[…]
Catfish
Catfish run in Lower Atchafalaya River is something to behold
River shrimp are the ticket to big blue and channel catfish catches on the Atchafalaya River in Morgan City for the next 10 weeks.[…]
Newsletters
How to catch trout in open water with Capt. Charlie Thomason
It’s a tough thing to figure out what speckled trout are doing in open water. Capt. Charlie Thomason breaks it all down in this Sportsman TV video.[…]
Fishing
Be aware of fake hunting and fishing announcements
LDWF has had to respond to several fake news articles, including the supposed forced closure of hunting and fishing season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[…]
Columns
Red Snapper (Fish) en Papillote
Fish en Papillote is simple and tasty way to prepare fish. The recreational chef prefers to use saltwater fish for this recipe, like snapper or grouper.[…]
Fishing
Bonnet Carré Spillway projects to open as soon as this week
While nothing is yet official, the Bonnet Carré Spillway projects to be opened for the third time in two years, perhaps by the end of this week.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana turkey hunting season opens April 4
Turkey hunting season begins April 4 in Louisiana and the LDWF wants to remind hunters to use social distancing practices due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]
News Breaker
Rabbit Island restoration project to begin in fall of 2020
Restoration of Rabbit Island, located in the west cove of Calcasieu Lake, is scheduled to begin this fall to improve the island’s nesting habitat.[…]