News Breaker
LDWF closes Elmer’s Island due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaias
The LDWF announces the temporary closure of Elmer’s Island Wildlife Refuge beginning on Thursday, October 8, at 12:00 p.m.[…]
Grand Isle
Outdoor Updates
The world’s largest kayak tournament celebrates its 15th year
Brandi Sauce caught a 32.50-pound bull redfish which won her first place in the 2026 Ride the Bull kayak tournament held in Grand Isle.[…]
Columns
Unlimited kayak fishing possibilities down Highway 1 corridor
The entire area down lower Highway 1 down to Grand Isle provides some great summertime kayak fishing opportunities.[…]
Field Notes
Grand Isle State Park
Grand Isle State Park offers a variety of recreational activities, including beach access, fishing, shrimping, kayaking and crabbing.[…]
News Breaker
WETshop 2026 applications are now open
The Wetland Education Teacher Workshop (WETshop) 2026 is scheduled for June 8-12, 2026, at the LDWF Grand Isle Fisheries Research Lab.[…]
Features
Winter fishing at Grand Isle
Sportsmen can take their pick of inshore, nearshore or offshore waters around Grand Isle, theoretically all in the same day.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Bundle up for winter variety in the Barataria area
During December, watch the weather for great and varied saltwater fishing in the Grand Isle-Barataria Estuary area.[…]
Columns
Bull reds on the beach
Grand Isle is a one-stop shop for bull reds right now and they can be found almost anywhere along the island.[…]
Features
Hot fishing adventures in and around Barataria Bay
The fertile Barataria Estuary produces abundant seafood and outstanding fishing opportunities for multiple species[…]
Inshore Fishing
Raising Cane’s Hotel Sid reef
Todd Graves of Raising Cane’s, with CCA Louisiana, the LDWF and others, gathered in Grand Isle to dedicate the Raising Cane’s Hotel Sid reef. […]
Inshore Fishing
Elmer’s Island surf fishing safety tips
If you’re surf fishing at Elmer’s Island in Grand Isle this summer, please be safe and follow a few precautions.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Grand time at Grand Isle
Capt. Mark Scardino of Hard Times Charters in Grand Isle, said the trout fishing action started up early this year.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Grand Isle Port Commission announces completion of Kayak Boat Launch repair project
The Grand Isle Port Commission announced the recent completion of the Kayak Boat Launch at the end of Ludwig Drive in Grand Isle.[…]
Features
Highway 1 bridges offer easy fishing for specks, reds and more
The Highway 1 bridges leading into Grand Isle offer fantastic opportunities for shore-bound anglers to catch some amazing fish.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Fish you can bank on
Large speckled trout can be found bank fishing the deep holes along Hwy. 1 between Leeville and Grand Isle during the wintertime.[…]
Newsletters
Thibodaux diver catches unbelievable spiny lobster clinging to Gulf rig
Elliott Boudreaux of Thibodaux found a big Caribbean spiny lobster weighing 11 pounds while free-diving about 65 miles south of Grand Isle.[…]