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Crabbing just as much fun as it used to be
Although the memory is a little fuzzy, one of the first outdoor experiences that I can remember as a kid is crabbing.[…]
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Rigolets bridge loaded with fat speckled trout
“Damn, there’s Eric!”
The anglers in the approaching boat sounded a little perturbed about having been beaten by an earlier bird. And as any veteran angler knows, driving to your hole only to find another boat already sitting there is one of the most sinking feelings in all of fishing.[…]
Events & Announcements
Breton NWR reopened to public access
Effectively immediately, Breton National Wildlife Refuge is reopened to public visitation and use, under normal refuge regulations. Nesting periods for colonial seabirds and shorebirds have ended, and visitors may now access beach areas of the refuge.[…]
Events & Announcements
On Second Thought: Coastal project thought to have failed might be working after all
Spring flooding in the Mississippi River Valley system may have left behind loads of misery, but appears to have deposited a surprise near the mouth of the river.[…]
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Fishermen cited for red-snapper violations
Six men were cited for alleged offshore fishing violations including possessing red snapper out of season in two separate stops on Aug. 15-16, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 25).[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Seafood, water-well sampling in progress after Pearl River fish kill
The Bogalusa paper mill responsible for the spill that caused a massive fish kill in the Pearl River has agreed to the fund state testing of seafood and private water wells, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Deep water key to finding bull croaker
If you want to get in on a little croaker fishing of your own, Scott Castaing recommended looking for holes that are deeper than the surrounding areas. Take for instance his croaker hole in Goose Pond Bayou.[…]
Breaking News
Paper mill caused massive Pearl River fish kill, company admits
Temple-Inland Inc. admitted a discharge at it’s Bogalusa plant caused the massive Pearl River fish kill that has included bass, catfish, paddlefish and federally protected Gulf sturgeon.
“We never lose sight that we are members and supporters of the Bogalusa area and apologize for the impact this issue at the mill has had on the Pearl River, its aqua culture (sic) and surrounding communities,” Temple-Inland’s Doyle Simmons said today (Aug. 17) in a news release. “We are working diligently and expeditiously to remove the fish kill and restore the quality of the river.”[…]
Breaking News
Pearl River fish kill under investigation
A large Pearl River fish kill reported Saturday (Aug. 13) could have been caused by an influx of partially treated and untreated wastewater, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported today (Aug. 15).
LDWF biologists were working with several other agencies to determine the cause of the kill, which included bass, catfish, bluegill, shad, paddlefish and eels. Several thousand fish were seen dead or dying along the river, the agency reported.[…]
Inshore Fishing
LDWF seeks volunteers for Elmer’s Island Beach Sweep
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries needs help cleaning the beaches of Elmer’s Island this Thursday (Aug. 18), the agency announced.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Hunt-and-peck fishing east of the Mississippi River produces plenty of fish
The east side of the Mississippi River has been all over the radio and TV recently for being one of the best places to fish right now. Whether outside, inside or somewhere in between, saltwater anglers can find hungry speckled trout, redfish and flounder.[…]
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LDWF kicks off yellowfin tuna tagging program
A tag-and-release yellowfin tournament based out of Venice Marina on Sept. 24 will kick off a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries initiative to encourage recreational anglers to tag and release yellowfin while helping provide scientific data so managers can better understand the species, the agency announced today (Aug. 4).[…]
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Take Home Angler: Scott Castaing
Scott Castaing has a sense of where he’s come from. That’s one of the reasons his favorite kind of fishing is for croakers big enough to fillet.[…]
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Air Raid
It’s a 35-minute boat ride from Lafitte to Grand Gosier Island.
That is, of course, if your boat has wings.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Bodies of two missing boaters recovered from Mississippi River, LDWF says
Two men who went fishing on the Mississippi River Saturday (July 23) drowned after apparently falling from their small boat, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said today (July 25).[…]
Inshore Fishing
Big specks showing up in the Rigolets
The opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway didn’t seem to have as much of an effect on the fishing in the eastern part of Lake Pontchartrain as was anticipated. Trout continued to bite out in Lake Borgne until not too long ago.[…]