Louisiana Sportsman

The LDWF estimates that 947,103 pounds of red snapper were landed during the 2025 private recreational season.[…]

The Gulf federal red snapper for-hire season will reopened at 12:01 a.m., on Dec. 11, 2025, and will close at 12:01 a.m., on Jan. 1, 2026.[…]

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the red snapper season at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 865,619 pounds, or 96.7 percent, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 856,857 pounds, or 95.7 percent, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 817,535 pounds, or 91.4%, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 805,453 pounds, or 90%, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 720,127 pounds, or 80.5%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 630,445 pounds, or 70.4%, of Louisiana’s 2025 red snapper private recreational allocation has been caught.[…]

Venice stands among the planet’s most elite fishing destinations. Inshore anglers enjoy thrilling action while sight‑fishing bull redfish.[…]

Venice charter captain Josh Bodenheimer of Intensity Offshore Charters said the August heat doesn’t affect the deep water offshore fishing.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 516,946 pounds, or 57.8%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 337,690 pounds, or 37.7%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]

LA Creel indicates that 251,911 pounds, or 28.2%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]

Other states boast about their fishing, but Louisiana is far ahead of keepable numbers of saltwater species than other Gulf Coast states.[…]

Hays Burleigh, who runs All Fins Fishing Charters and co-owns Fourchon Marina, shares his tips for bottom fishing for red snapper.[…]