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Louisiana spring inshore shrimp season to close July 6 in state inside waters
The 2026 spring inshore shrimp season will close at official sunset on July 6, 2026 in all Louisiana waters, except for some areas.[…]
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Field Reports
Catch and cook: Jumbo shrimp at the New Orleans Lakefront
Cast netting shrimp in Lake Pontchartrain is as much a tradition as it is a practical way for locals to gather fresh seafood.[…]
Field Reports
Gulf Coast Shrimp Pasta with a twist
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois is cooking up an amazing burrata pasta with a Cajun twist. The secret ingredient to this dish is Royal Red Shrimp.[…]
Field Notes
90-second fried shrimp
Deep frying shrimp is pretty simple. Just remember to get the oil hot, lightly bread the shrimp, and be careful not to overcook it.[…]
Features
DIY shrimp traps
Catching river shrimp is not very difficult. The traps are inexpensive to build and the reward is a freezer full of bait.[…]
Columns
Shrimp in the spotlight
The springtime push of brown shrimp into our marshes comes near the time when trout and redfish are moving from the interior marshes.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: River shrimp in the Mississippi River floodwaters
Catching freshwater shrimp in the floodwaters of the Mississippi River is a seasonal tradition, especially during the warmer months.[…]
Field Reports
The Mississippi River Delta: Shrimping, crabbing and fishing
The Mississippi River Delta is a vibrant ecosystem that beckons adventurers with its rich waters and diverse wildlife.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: They had jumbo shrimp right here by the road
Jared Serigné caught some nice jumbo shrimp in a roadside ditch. Afterwards, he headed home to make fried shrimp on bun sandwiches.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Scooping up shrimp at a flooded highway
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné went out during Tropical Storm Alberto to scoop up shrimp on the extreme high tide.[…]
Features
Understanding shrimp migration helps anglers
Shrimp are a critical component of estuarine and offshore food webs, as both predator and prey and a favorite prey for many sport fish.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading up on fresh shrimp
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné caught some shrimp for a nice feast where he cooked New Orleans style barbecue shrimp.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Loading up on shrimp
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné went with @reelingwithrobby to load up on shrimp in a roadside ditch.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Eating whatever I catch from a roadside ditch
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné used a dip net and a cast net to catch shrimp from a roadside ditch.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: Fresh shrimp for Campo’s Marina
Jared Serigné went with the guys from Campo’s Marina in Shell Beach to catch shrimp. Then took the shrimp to Crave Restaurant.[…]
Field Reports
Cooking fresh shrimp on the Louisiana bayou
In this Outside the Levees video, Jared Serigné goes to the St. Bernard Seafood Market to get some fresh shrimp to cook.[…]