Inshore Fishing
Steady north winds dirtied water near Dularge, guide says
This week’s cool front could hasten the departure of speckled trout from interior marshes near Cocodrie and Dularge, according to a local fishing guide.[…]
Fishing
VIDEO: How to ensure your inflatable PFD is ready
I remember well the first time I got my hands on an inflatable, suspender-type personal flotation device. It was back in 1999, when the Bassmaster Federation Nation Nationals were held on the Red River.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish
In order to control nuisance aquatic vegetation, the water level on Iatt Lake in Grant Parish will be lowered beginning on May 14, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout, shrimp arriving now in Little Lake, Manila Village near Lafitte
Speckled trout and shrimp are just now starting to arrive near Lafitte, but the weather has made it tough to get in a good trip, according to a local fishing guide.[…]
Columns
The fishing chef works his magic
Dustie Latiolais shares his recipes for Tripletail Treat and Atchafalaya Stuffed Catfish made with crabmeat.[…]
Events & Announcements
LDWF issues advisory on spread of cogongrass
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is advising private landowners that cogongrass, which grows in dense mats and rapidly displaces native vegetation, is spreading into much of Southeast Louisiana, as well as some western and central parishes.[…]
News Breaker
VIDEO: 600-pound marlin jumps into boat
Wild things can happen whenevever you step on a boat, but what do you do if you’re billfishing and a 600-pound marlin decides to hop aboard?[…]
Fishing
Search crews looking for missing boater on Bayou Manchac
Search crews are currently looking for a 24-year-old Prairieville man whose boat started taking on water last night on Bayou Manchac, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
130-day BassCashBash tournament kicks off Friday at Toledo Bend
A brand new 130-day-long tournament featuring 100 specially-tagged bass worth $1,000 each kicks off this Friday at Toledo Bend.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Vidrine switches to popping cork to pursue Grand Isle specks
Speckled trout started arriving in large numbers around Grand Isle last week, and that could only mean one thing: Carl “Tommy” Vidrine wasn’t very far behind.[…]
Big Bass
Lake Charles angler lands 10.27-pounder at Toledo Bend
Travis Pradia had a goal to reach.
The 40-year-old angler from Lake Charles wanted to reel in at least a 5-pound largemouth bass.[…]
Fishing
Almost live TV
One of the most-difficult aspects of teaching fishermen and boaters to interpret conventional sonar screens has been getting them to understand how a screen picture is made.[…]
Big Bass
Trophy bass: Proper catch-and-release handling techniques
Proper handling techniques will definitely increase the chances a trophy largemouth bass survives to be released.[…]
Inshore Fishing
April winds influencing trout bite out of Dularge
Speckled trout are biting out of Dularge, but when the wind is blowing it’s been tough to find a consistent pattern.[…]
Fishing
Lights for every fishing need
Fishing almost mandates early starts. And who hasn’t sat at the dock working on tackle while waiting for the sun to finally peak over the horizon?[…]
Columns
Turkey time
The 2015 spring gobbler hunting kicked off last month, with staggered closings through the end of April[…]