Anyone can catch redfish with bladed jigs by simply casting out and reeling it back. The lure itself creates the action.
Anglers intentionally fishing for bowfin won’t face much competition. Hooking into these toothy monsters provides unbelievable excitement.
John L. Brown believes that if a turkey hunter could eliminate just five mistakes, they would become much more successful.
Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water.
Now is the time to dust of your kayak and get out there. The weather is warming and great springtime fishing is here.
The Rapala ClapTail 110 is a cross between a Whopper Plopper-style topwater lure and a buzz bait with a clacker on it.
It’s time to inspect what’s in our boat, things like suitable life jackets, a working fire extinguisher, a life ring and a signaling device.
This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.
Red snapper season opening May 1 and an expanded Dec. 5-20 black bear season were key items from the LWFC during its March 4 meeting.
Jill Hampton of Jonesboro was fishing Caney Lake with her husband, Cliff, when she landed a 12-pound, 12-ounce bass on March 5, 2026.
Christopher Ore of Otis caught this 12.51-pound bass at Toledo Bend on March 8 and and weighed it in at Buckeye Landing Marina.
Cocodrie crew captained by Jerry Menard takes on Venice in custom 35’ Nerowalker and brings home 195.8-pound yellowfin tuna.
Don Stone of Shreveport caught an 11.16-pound bass on Feb. 25 and weighed it in at Keith's Toledo Bend Tackle on Toledo Bend.
Steven Thomas of Shreveport, a 76-year-old retiree, caught a big 11.91-pound bass while fishing at Toledo Bend on Feb. 18, 2026.
One of Erik Rue’s top choices for speckled trout fishing in April would be West Cove on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway.
One of the top crappie lakes in Louisiana, Lake D’Arbonne should produce some excellent crappie catches this spring as the water warms.
Anglers will find quality bass and crappie fishing opportunities take center stage in April at Toledo Bend.
Archer Caleb Sallinger of Alexandria, a freshman at Bolton High School, got his new PB, 291, during the Oak Hill Bullseye Tournament.
Lake Bruin State Park offers a family friendly atmosphere. Two boardwalks and two piers provide lakeside fishing.
Just off the beaches in Onslow County, anglers could find bull redfish, speckled trout and other fish species familiar to Louisiana anglers.
Victor Guarisco Lake End Park, which sits on the bank of Lake Palourde, is truly a must see and experience destination in south Louisiana.