Bass Fishing
Fall transition starts at Toledo Bend
The cooler the September days, the more and more bass push into drains and creek channel bends across the lake.[…]
Crappie
Columns
Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R
The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.[…]
Bass Fishing
Summer bass tactics for Toledo Bend
August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
New fishing regulations in the Atchafalaya Basin and nearby waterbodies beginning Aug. 1
Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, new recreational fishing regulations for black bass and crappie will take effect in portions of the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Crank up the dial on summer crappie
Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.[…]
Bass Fishing
Stirring up action at Toledo Bend
Crankbaits and big plastic worms take center stage when bass fishing at Toledo Bend during the month of June.[…]
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.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Millennium Marine R100 SpyderLok Gen 2
The Millennium Marine R100 SpyderLok Gen 2 is a rod holder system designed specifically for spider rigging and multi-rod trolling techniques.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Toledo Bend is the total package in April
Anglers will find quality bass and crappie fishing opportunities take center stage in April at Toledo Bend.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Lake D’Arbonne turning hot for big slabs
One of the top crappie lakes in Louisiana, Lake D’Arbonne should produce some excellent crappie catches this spring as the water warms.[…]
Field Reports
Whacking Louisiana’s legendary swamp crappie!
Marsh Man Masson, Chris Macaluso and Jeff Bruhl caught a mess of panfish while fishing the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
LWF Commission adopts NOI to modify crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex
The LWFC adopted a notice of intent to modify current crappie and black bass regulations on the Saline-Larto Complex.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Flexible anglers will be successful at Cross Lake
As crappie begin transitioning toward spring patterns on Cross Lake, success often comes down to patience and time on the water.[…]
Bass Fishing
March is special at Toledo Bend
The bass spawn definitely gets underway on Toledo Bend in March, and bass anglers can get their hands on more and more double-digits.[…]
Columns
Richard Jigs
Logan Richard has taken his crappie fishing to another level by making his own artificial lures. They are called Richard Jigs.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Erath angler shares how he catches a mess of fish at Lake Arthur
Trevor Huval enjoys pulling sac-a-lait and bass from Lake Arthur during February. He’s fished the region for most of his life.[…]