Fishing
Smith Optics Outrigger Shades
Smith Optics Outrigger shades offer eye protection, clear vision, and style.[…]
Bass Fishing
The Schlapper Pro Bushwhacker
Danny Arballo of Brazalo Custom Lures talks about how Bassmaster Elite Series pro Pat Schlapper instantly made his buzzbait notorious.[…]
Field Reports
Loading the boat with fish in Venice
Venice stands among the planet’s most elite fishing destinations. Inshore anglers enjoy thrilling action while sight‑fishing bull redfish.[…]
Field Reports
Redfish, flounder and more on artificial bait
Liam has never caught anything on artificial bait. To change that, he and his grandfather went into the marshes of South Louisiana.[…]
Columns
Fishermen finally got to see the results of a menhaden fishery bycatch study
It’s time to reconsider the menhaden industry’s economic impact on our state compared to that of recreational fishing.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite 12 subjects for fishing license violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF Enforcement Division agents wrote 24 citations for alleged recreational fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on July 25 and 26.[…]
News Breaker
Operator of vessel in fatal boating incident sentenced to serve two years in jail
The operator of a vessel that was involved in a fatal boating incident on the Tickfaw River was sentenced on Aug. 1 in Livingston Parish.[…]
Hunting
Louisiana youth shine in outdoor skills at 2025 YHEC National Championship
Youth from across Louisiana proved they are among the best in the nation in outdoor skills at the 2025 YHEC National Championship.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Lower Atchafalaya Basin bream
Bill McCarty of Morgan City has been waiting quasi-patiently for the Atchafalaya Basin water level to settle down within its banks.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Construction of fishing pier complete at Boggy Bayou Boat Launch on Spring Bayou WMA
Construction of a new fishing pier by the Spring Bayou Restoration Team at the Boggy Bayou Boat Launch on Spring Bayou WMA has been completed.[…]
Hunting Reports
Sadie Bertrand’s successful Gueydan hunt
Thirteen-year-old Sadie Bertrand after a successful hunt in Gueydan.[…]
Bass Fishing
All in on Toledo Bend
Brandon O’Neal has been guiding with Living the Dream Guide Service since 2022. He has plenty of tips for fishing at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Venice offers great offshore variety this month
Venice charter captain Josh Bodenheimer of Intensity Offshore Charters said the August heat doesn’t affect the deep water offshore fishing.[…]
Fishing
Plano Frost Coolers
Plano’s Frost coolers keep your items cold all day, and are available in three sizes and numerous colors.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF compliance check of menhaden fishing activities in Terrebonne finds no violations
LDWF agents responded to the complaints on July 24 and found a fleet of menhaden boats between Taylor’s Bayou and Wine Island.[…]
News Breaker
Honorably discharged military vet residents can purchase 80% discounted combo license
Honorably discharged military veteran residents may purchase a recreational hunting and fishing combination license for $20 beginning Aug. 1.[…]