Louisiana Sportsman

Paul Resweber, left, holds a 10.07-pound bass in his left hand after weighing in a limit on March 15, the second day of the Texas Oilman's Bass Invitational at Toledo Bend. Resweber, who lives in St. Martinville, and Mike O'Brien of New Iberia, finished third that day with 22.18 pounds and 25th overall with 33.24 pounds. (Photo courtesy Sherrie Resweber)

Lunker bagged at Texas Oilman’s Bass Invitational

March 24, 2020 Don Shoopman

Paul Resweber of St. Martinville landed a lunker bass at the Texas Oilman’s Bass Invitational on Toledo Bend while fishing with Mike O’Brien.[…]

Elmer’s Island closed to the public effective immediately

March 24, 2020 From News Reports

LDWF has closed Elmer’s Island due to coronavirus concerns. This closure follows the recommendations of the Grand Isle Mayor and Town Council.[…]

Are Louisiana’s speckled-trout troubles beyond the control of biologists? Is Mother Nature to blame?

Is overfishing really the cause of Louisiana’s speckled trout decline?

March 23, 2020 Todd Masson

It’s unlikely Louisiana anglers will for very long enjoy the same speckled trout limits that have been in place for nearly four decades.[…]

Big sow trout in Grand Isle

March 23, 2020 louisianasportsman

Tommy Vidrine shows how the spawn in beginning in Grand Isle. He caught a huge sow trout and some beautiful redfish on March 23.[…]

LDWF agents rescue two Slidell men from Lake Borgne

March 23, 2020 From News Reports

LDWF agents successfully performed a search and rescue mission for two overdue boaters in St. Tammany Parish this morning, March 23.[…]

Kayak angler lands abnormal catfish

March 20, 2020 Chris Holmes

Robyn Bordelon catches a lot of catfish from her kayak, but this one was special. The rare fish was caught in the Mississippi River in south Louisiana.[…]

With a 10-fish creel limit and no size restrictions in most state waters, bass are popular in Louisiana as both a gamefish and for taking a few home for dinner. However, some areas have lower creel limits as well as minimum/maximum lengths and/or protected slot limits. Check LDWF regulations for specific area regulations.

Chase bass in plastic boats

March 20, 2020 Chris Holmes

With bass available in almost all areas of Louisiana except the extreme coastal regions, kayak anglers are finding unlimited areas to fish.[…]

LDWF shooting ranges remain open but public access limited

March 19, 2020 From News Reports

Most shooting ranges operated on LDWF properties remain open but the number of participants at any given time is limited due to the coronavirus pandemic.[…]

Crappie 102: Single-pole techniques

March 19, 2020 Phillip Gentry

Single-pole techniques can put plenty of sac-a-lait in your cooler if you understand how to get your baits in the right places or to the right depths.[…]

Jakes: Shoot or not?

March 19, 2020 David Moreland

Some veteran turkey hunters would never shoot a jake, but a novice would no doubt be thrilled to bag one. Should you shoot jakes?[…]

Persistence and patience both had a role in the author landing this huge Texas trout on a terrible weather day.

Never give up! that big speck won’t

March 19, 2020 Chris Bush

More often than not, patience in letting a bite develop or changing techniques to target certain parts of the water column, has directly led to success.[…]

Good signs for Grand Isle trout anglers

March 18, 2020 Alicia LaFont

Tommy Vidrine caught some great speckled trout in Grand Isle at the Caminada jetties on March 17. It’s starting to look like the spring time.[…]

Best to leave suspected injured or orphaned birds undisturbed

March 18, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants to remind the public to leave suspected injured and orphaned birds alone and undisturbed.[…]

LDWF agents investigating two fatal boating incidents

March 18, 2020 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating two fatal boating incidents in Pointe Coupee Parish and Ouachita Parish.[…]

LDWF announces cancellation, postponement of several events

March 17, 2020 From News Reports

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, several events affiliated with the LDWF have been either cancelled or postponed.[…]

A bass estimated between 81/2 and 9 pounds made Jarrod Derouen’s day when he caught it on March 7 in a borrow pit in Lake Fausse Pointe. The New Iberia angler was flippin’ a junebug Zoom Baby Brush hogs in and around brush when the brute bit.

Fausse Pointe produces another big bass

March 17, 2020 Don Shoopman

A big bass made New Iberia’s Jarrod Derouen’s day when he caught it on March 7 in a borrow pit in Lake Fausse Pointe while fishing with Troy Laviolette.[…]