General
Tar balls begin to wash ashore at South Pass
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has confirmed the presence of tar balls at the Mississippi River’s South Pass.[…]
Southeast LA
Offshore Fishing
NOAA officials close more water to fishing, promise rapid reopenings as oil slick allows
Federal officials closed some federal waters yesterday (May 11) in the Gulf of Mexico west of the Mississippi River in response to BP oil spill, and promised quicker decision-making and reopening of waters as oil movement allows.[…]
Fishing
Recreational fishing closure protects state’s reputation, says Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries head
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham said Monday his motivation for closing Louisiana’s fertile fishing grounds is to protect the state’s reputation.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Fish Pontchartrain with topwaters and live shrimp
It’s hard to believe with all the sensationalized stories coming out of coastal Louisiana, but there are places that haven’t been shut down to recreational fishing. Take Lake Pontchartrain for instance.[…]
Fishing
Venice open for business despite oil spill, anglers invited to fish
Charter captains and marina owners gathered this evening in Venice. On a normal evening, fish stories of epic proportions would be told, but on this night there are few fishermen and few stories. Instead a press conference was held, and the message was simple: Venice is open for business.[…]
Fishing
Shrimping to close from Southwest Pass to Four Bayou, other closures a question mark
Shrimping in Louisiana offshore territorial waters from Southwest Pass west to the eastern side of Four Bayou will close tonight at 6 p.m., and recreation fishing closures could be in the offing depending upon sampling, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials announced today (May 6).[…]
Fishing
No oil, plenty trout at Grand Isle, mayor says
Thinking of heading to Grand Isle for some R&R this weekend? Mayor David Camardelle has a message for you.[…]
Fishing
EDITORIAL: More fishery closures likely, anglers urged to ‘get them while you can’
Now is the time to be fishing the fertile waters stretching from the Mississippi River’s South Pass to Four Bayou Pass, as Deepwater Horizon’s oily fingers are turning westward to raise the distinct possibility of recreational fisheries closures as early as next week.[…]
Fishing
Recreational fishing shut down east of Mississippi River as oil spill approaches
Recreational fishing in much of Southeast Louisiana was closed today at 6 p.m. as oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster edged into to the coast.[…]
Deer Hunting
Bowie Outfitters Bag A Buck contest highlights Louisiana deer potential
The 2nd Annual Bowie Outfitters Bag A Buck contest provided a glimpse into Louisiana’s big-buck potential, the former head state deer biologist said.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Early topwaters fool Lafitte trout
It looks like the speckled trout bite has started to pick up steam all across coastal Louisiana within the last week or two.[…]
Deer Hunting
Last call for Bowie Outfitters Bag A Buck contest
Hunters wanting to enter the Second Annual Bowie Outfitters Bag A Buck contest have until April 23 at 1 p.m. to have their deer scored at the Baton Rouge store.[…]
Events & Announcements
Bogalusa church to host Sportsman’s Paradise Expo
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Bogalusa will be holding their Sportsman’s Paradise Expo and wild-game cooking competition on Saturday, May 8.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Majority of Delta National Wildlife Refuge closed following oil spill
The recent oil spill within Delta National Wildlife Refuge south of Venice forced U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials on Saturday to close the portion of the refuge south of main pass.[…]
Bass Fishing
Legislator wants slot limit on Lake Cataouatche bass
As predicted, the opening of the Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion early last decade has led to a bass-fishing boom in the marshes of St. Charles Parish.[…]
Inshore Fishing
18,000 gallons of crude oil spilled in Delta National Wildlife Refuge
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard, the State of Louisiana and the Chevron Pipe Line Company are responding to an oil spill from a pipeline in the Delta National Wildlife Refuge.[…]