Events & Announcements
LDWF to close Elmer’s Island due to tropical system
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will temporarily close Elmer’s Island on July 11 due to the anticipated impacts of the tropical system.[…]
Catfish
Cruising for catfish with juglines
Jug-lining isn’t a new form of fishing, but newer materials have made it easier to catch a cooler full of delicious catfish.[…]
Contents
Marsh Island slot redfish
Tournament anglers share where they find redfish that win tournaments in the grass along the shoreline on the Gulf side of Marsh Island.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Sheepshead
Sheepshead are sought after by many anglers for their sporty fight as well as their tasty table fare. Most succesful anglers devote a lot of time to them.[…]
Columns
Kayak crabbing
Kayaks are usually the last vessel that comes to mind as a crabbing boat; however, with a little planning, they make it easy and exciting.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF stocks fish as part of Community Fishing Program
The LDWF oversees the stocking of community fishing locations throughout the state as part of the Community Fishing Program.[…]
Cobia
Abbeville angler catches huge ling, leads CCA STAR cobia category
Jansen Weaver of Abbeville caught a 91.45-pound ling on June 14 while fishing with his future father-in-law out of Don’s Boat Landing.[…]
Outdoor Updates
Two tagged red snapper in one day
Caitlin Domingues was fishing around drilling rigs out of Don’s Boat Landing when she caught two tagged red snapper that were numbered consecutively.[…]
Deer Hunting
Deer urine products ban is modified
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission (LWFC) passed a declaration of emergency that modifies the deer urine ban for the 2019-20 hunting season.[…]
Field Notes
Do’s and don’ts for coastal bullfights
During late summer, anglers often target bull redfish in tournaments or simply for fishing enjoyment. Here’s some do’s and don’ts to remember.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Cocodrie speckled smackdown
Anglers in the Cocodrie area are enjoying the best speckled trout action they’ve seen in years. Capt. Tommy Pellegrin says the area is teeming with fish.[…]
Other Hunting
LDWF announces increase in bounty for nutria
The Coastwide Nutria Control Program (CNCP) bounty will be raised to $6, up from $5, when the program season commences Nov. 20.[…]
Redfish
Redfish so fast, it’s every cast
The man-made canals on the northern end of Lake Pontchartrain have harbored redfish all summer. They have come into the area in full force.[…]
Offshore Fishing
Rigging for dolphin
Try trolling grass lines for dolphin aka mahi mahi. Once you’re set-up, you can let the boat do the work while you kick back and enjoy your day.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend: Fish Lily pads for summer bass
Since lily pads offer bass more cover than anything else in the lake, they should hold the key to getting bit in July at Toledo Bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
These flukes remain super
Tony Taylor, publisher of Louisiana Sportsman magazine, is the king, or one of many kings, of fishing with a Zoom Super Fluke.[…]