Field Reports
Hunting invasive nutria
Hunters often target nutria in marshy areas, especially during cooler months when they are most active and causing damage to the ecosystem.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Spring trout fishing at Calcasieu Lake
The key factors in the search for spring trout are water temperature, water quality, wind, moving water and locating baitfish.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Hit the cypress trees at Henderson Lake for sac-a-lait
If you’re hoping to get your hands on a mess of sac-a-lait this month, there are some hotspots to check out at Henderson Lake.[…]
Field Reports
The MRGO rocks are loaded with speckled trout!
Like catching speckled trout? The MRGO has got them by the bazillions, and as long as nights continue to get cool, the action shouldn’t slow.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF to hold Father-Child FUN Camp April 4-6 at Woodworth Outdoor Education facility
The LDWF will hold its annual Father-Child Families Understanding Nature (FUN) Camp April 4-6 at the Woodworth Outdoor Education facility.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LDWF to host Freshwater Commercial Fisheries Listening Session for Atchafalaya Basin
LDWF will hold a Commercial Fisheries Listening Session on March 10, 2025, in Room 2039 (The Cajun Room) of the LDWF office in Lafayette.[…]
News Breaker
Illegal deer harvest in North Louisiana leads to arrest of Bienville Parish man
LDWF enforcement agents arrested a man for alleged deer hunting violations and obstruction of justice in Lincoln and Bienville parishes.[…]
Events & Announcements
2025 Louisiana Sportsman Show
Veterans, military and first responders get in free Friday, retriever competitions and a kids’ fishing tourney at 2025 Sportsman Show.[…]
Bass Fishing
The bass are biting at Bayou Lacombe
March is a very active month for bass fishing on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain as the fish are transitioning between spawn phases.[…]
Big Bass
Natchez angler takes advantage of second chance at huge Toledo Bend bass
Landon “Hunter” Despino of Natchez, La., holds the 12.15-pound Toledo Bend bass he got a second chance at on Feb. 27, 2025.[…]
News Breaker
Youth get opportunity to hunt for rabbits at Dewey Wills WMA
Four youth from across the state had an opportunity to hunt for rabbits during a youth lottery rabbit hunt on Feb. 22 at the Dewey Wills WMA.[…]
Fishing
Muck Harvester Tall Boot
The Muck Harvester Tall Boot is ultra-comfortable and 100-percent waterproof.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: The crawfish traps were full!
Crawfish fishing in Louisiana typically begins in late winter or early spring when the water temperature rises, triggering crawfish activity.[…]
News Breaker
Body of missing boater recovered from Banister Canal in St. Martin Parish
Search and rescue crews recovered the body of a missing boater in Lower St. Martin Parish this morning, Feb. 28.[…]
Bass Fishing
Toledo Bend anglers prepare for the spawn
Anybody ready to go bass or sac-a-lait fishing in March, it’s looking like good times are ahead on Toledo Bend.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Whacking fish with four hot techniques
These four techniques, all of which are hot right now, helped Marsh Man Masson put together an outstanding day of fishing.[…]