Louisiana Sportsman

After a two-year forced hiatus, CCA’s Ride the Bull kayak fishing tournament returns to Grand Isle on August 26 and 27, 2022.[…]

Janie and Chris Murphey are making their mark on kayak fishing with both regularly making appearances in the winners’ circle.[…]

With no motorboat traffic, Bayou St. John is a great, safe place for new and experienced kayak anglers alike.[…]

One way for inshore kayak fishermen to up their odds in April is to fish with the other live bait — cocahoe minnows.[…]

Mike LaFleur of Baton Rouge went from fishing school to schooling fishermen. At 80 years old, he remains an avid kayak fly fisherman.[…]

Kayak anglers are realizing that kayaks are quite suited for catfishing. Catfish can be caught in almost any freshwater river, lake or pond.[…]

A big, winter redfish can be a real opportunity — and a challenge — for kayak-bound Louisiana anglers this month.[…]

Fall has arrived, and so have the speckled trout. Areas where they were scarce in the summer are now jam-packed. […]

Wendell Dietz built a small house boat in order to maximize his fishing time and extend his kayak fishing range.[…]

Louisiana’s barrier islands offer great opportunities for kayak-bound anglers. Make the arrangements for a trip of a lifetime.[…]

The kayak-fishing habitat in Hopedale is as diverse as the available species. Hopedale is filled with a mix of fresh and saltwater fish.[…]

While good kayak fishing can be had year-round in coastal Louisiana, May could be the best month for comfort and variety.[…]

Pedal power and trolling motors make trolling a winner for spring kayak fishing. It is fairly easy to learn and can be highly productive.[…]

Coastal kayak anglers have a relatively new, green target: largemouth bass, aka green trout can be caught alongside redfish and trout.[…]

If you’re cold, they’re cold. Adapt to changing conditions and fish accordingly. Look for deeper water and fish slowly.[…]

Phillip Logan explains how sneaking up on redfish in a kayak is a unique opportunity that helps you land a limit of the trophy fighters.[…]