Field Notes
Victor Guarisco Lake End Park has plenty to offer sportsmen
Victor Guarisco Lake End Park, which sits on the bank of Lake Palourde, is truly a must see and experience destination in south Louisiana.[…]
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Catfish
Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers
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.[…]
Field Reports
Big catfish in Plaquemines Parish
In this video, Jared Serigné set out with Capt. J.R. Hall to see just how big the catfish get in Plaquemines Parish.[…]
Catfish
Fishing for big blue catfish on the Mermentau River
The Mermentau River in this part of the state is one of those sleeper locations for good to excellent catfishing.[…]
Field Reports
Off-grid camping and fishing trip on the Mississippi River
Camping down near the mouth of the Mississippi River feels like slipping off the edge of the world into pure, wild freedom.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Bank fishing and cooking on the Mississippi River
Fresh bait, fresh fish, and a little shoreline cooking — that’s the kind of simple river living that keeps Jared Serigné coming back.[…]
Catfish
Five of Louisiana’s premier bank fishing catfish spots
For the dedicated bank angler looking to fill the freezer this November, Louisiana offers no shortage of productive catfish waters.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Flathead catfish
Catching a flathead catfish in the marshes of Louisiana is a rare event because these fish typically prefer deep freshwater systems.[…]
Fishing Reports
A big catfish for Keith Powers
This 62-pound blue cat was caught by Keith Powers on a B’n’M rod using skip jack for bait in the Mississippi River.[…]
Columns
Take a back-to-basics kayak trip
A back-to-basics kayak trip every now and then reminds us of why we took up kayak fishing in the first place.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: This canal was crawling with alligators
We took the boat into one of the wildest spots we’ve ever fished. We were there for the giants lurking below the surface — catfish and gar.[…]
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Catfishing at night
Just about every freshwater and some brackish systems in Louisiana and Mississippi hold catfish. At night, they lose some of their wariness.[…]
Field Reports
Setting limb lines to catch lunch in the Louisiana swamp
In the mood for a catfish shore lunch, Jeff Bruhl and I tied lines baited with live bream and cut shiners to cypress trees and let them soak.[…]
Columns
Cajun Fish and Chips
Crispy, golden fillets seasoned with bold Louisiana spices, paired with twice-fried Cajun fries and a spicy homemade tartar sauce.[…]
Field Reports
Bank fishing for catfish on the Mississippi River
Catching giant catfish in the Mississippi River requires understanding the river’s dynamics and employing effective fishing techniques.[…]
Columns
With colder temps, anglers should focus on deeper waters
Kayak anglers should consider chasing white trout. With colder water temps, they generally school up and hug the bottom in deeper waters.[…]