Fishing Reports
NEW PRODUCTS
In Deep Water: A True Story of Sharks, Survival and Courage
In Deep Water by Michael J. Tougias is an hour by hour account of a desperate and determined struggle for survival.[…]
Hunting Reports
Cooper Sullivan’s big buck
Cooper Sullivan killed his biggest buck to date on Jan. 25, 2026 in Area 9.[…]
Hunting Reports
Timber Havard’s Tensas Parish buck
Timber Havard, 9, with the Tensas Parish buck he got on Jan. 1, 2026.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite Pineville man for illegally possessing deer
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for an alleged deer violation in Rapides Parish on April 26.[…]
Bass Fishing
Choose Chicot Lake in May
Brad Romero said it’s game on for bass fishing at Chicot Lake near Ville Platte when the calendar flips from April to May.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite subject for turkey hunting violations on Pomme de Terre WMA
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged turkey hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish.[…]
Columns
Keeping a tab on bills that could impact menhaden operations off Louisiana’s coast
Four bills that aim to control the take of menhaden off Louisiana’s coast passed the House Natural Resources Committee.[…]
Bass Fishing
Spring fishing at Toledo Bend
If Toledo Bend’s pool level stays around 168 feet, Matthew Loetscher expects pretty good fishing success for both bass and sac-a-lait.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite two subjects for fishing violations in LaSalle Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged fishing violations in LaSalle Parish.[…]
Field Reports
Shell Beach specks are smashing hard plastics right now
This fantastic run is entering its peak right now, with some really nice speckled trout still in inside waters. Get them before they’re gone![…]
Fishing Reports
Bohen Anthony’s big fish
Bohen Anthony holds the big drum he caught on Oct. 25, 2025 at Pointe Aux Chene Marina.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2
The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.[…]
News Breaker
238 Boaters certified during “Boating Education Lagniappe Day”
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries certified 238 boaters statewide after its 15th annual “Boating Education Lagniappe Day.”[…]
News Breaker
Woodworth Shooting Range closures announced for May 2 and May 9
The Woodworth Shooting Range will be closed all day Saturday, May 2, and from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on May 9, the LDWF announced.[…]
Inshore Fishing
CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF announce two new artificial reefs in the Lake Charles area
CCA Louisiana, joined by CITGO and the LDWF, announced today the construction of two new nearshore artificial reefs along Louisiana’s coast.[…]