Louisiana Sportsman

Red Snapper (Fish) en Papillote

April 2, 2020 Nathan L. Judice

Fish en Papillote is simple and tasty way to prepare fish. The recreational chef prefers to use saltwater fish for this recipe, like snapper or grouper.[…]

The “Chaos” crew for the Golden Meadow Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo with a mess of red snapper, cobia, jack creville and bonita. These kids took home 5 trophies and memories that will last a lifetime.

Recreational red snapper season opening delayed

March 26, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to delay the opening of the recreational red snapper season.[…]

LWFC adopts notice of intent to modify recreational red snapper season framework

January 13, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to make adjustments to the recreational red snapper season regulations.[…]

Rick Jones with nice red snapper fishing in East Cameron out of Cypremort Point.

Red snapper season soon to be open seven days a week

November 26, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to modify the recreational red snapper season to a seven day per week season.[…]

Red snapper season to remain open for Veterans Day

November 7, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to open the recreational red snapper season on the Veterans Day holiday.[…]

Three Texas men found in possession of 67 red snapper

November 6, 2019 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Texas men for alleged red snapper violations on Oct. 31 in Lafourche Parish.[…]

(Photo courtesy Alyssa Shubert and Trevor Clardy )

Red snapper season to reopen for weekends only

October 29, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season on weekends only.[…]

Recreational red snapper season to reopen

October 9, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next three weekends.[…]

Shannon Prokasy and Mitchell Prokasy, 14, with red snapper. Mitchell's snapper weighed 22 pounds.

Red snapper season to reopen

September 24, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next two weekends.[…]

This red snapper was caught by Missy Statum of Moss Bluff while fishing live bait.

Red snapper season closes with possible allowable catch remaining

September 9, 2019 Chris Berzas

The recreational red snapper season closed on Sept. 6. The Lafayette commissioner suggests secretary reopen red snapper season if available fish remain.[…]

Tripp Staples with nice snapper he caught fishing out of Cypremort Point.

Recreational red snapper season to close after Labor Day

August 23, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration to add Labor Day to the current recreational red snapper season and to close the season Sept. 3.[…]

This red snapper was caught out of Grand Isle on July 6, 2019 by Clay Falcon over his bachelor party weekend. He was married July 20.

Red snapper catch statistics through July 28

August 12, 2019 From News Reports

The latest landing statistics recorded by LA Creel is 528,994 pounds, or 66 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 28.[…]

Red snapper landing estimates through July 14

July 26, 2019 From News Reports

The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel is 458,472 pounds, or 57 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through July 14. […]

Two tagged red snapper in one day

July 5, 2019 Brian Cope

Caitlin Domingues was fishing around drilling rigs out of Don’s Boat Landing when she caught two tagged red snapper that were numbered consecutively.[…]

Red snapper catch statistics through June 16

June 28, 2019 From News Reports

The latest catch statistics recorded by LA Creel is 294,236 pounds, or 37 percent of Louisiana’s allocation. This estimate covers through June 16.[…]

Captain of cargo ship cited for red snapper violations

June 25, 2019 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Philippines man for alleged recreational fishing violations in St. John Parish.[…]