Fishing
Fish for free this weekend
On June 12 and June 13, Louisiana residents and visitors are encouraged to go outside and enjoy the fabulous fishing opportunities available.[…]
Month: June 2021
Ducks
Kennedy: Duck hunters are conservationists, give them a voice
Amending the Migratory Bird Treaty Act would give duck hunters a chance to make their case for extending the season.[…]
News Breaker
Honey Island Shooting Range to be temporarily closed for construction
The Honey Island Shooting Range, located on the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area, will be closed beginning June 11, 2021.[…]
Bass Fishing
Two men cited for contest fraud after bass tournament in Caddo Parish
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two Louisiana men for alleged contest fraud in Caddo Parish on May 29.[…]
Field Reports
Running the rigs for trout
On this episode of DockSide TV, Chas Champagne catches nice speckled trout fishing the rigs in Lake Borgne.[…]
Field Reports
Jigging for Lake Pontchartrain speckled trout
Jigging speckled trout at the Lake Pontchartrain Trestles and Highway 11 bridges is one of Devin Denman’s favorite ways to catch them.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF enforcement agent recognized at June commission meeting
A LDWF Enforcement Division agent was honored at the June 3 Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting held in Baton Rouge.[…]
Field Reports
This spot in the marsh held fish!
Being able to shift on the fly is critical to successful fishing. That’s what Marsh Man Masson had to do on a recent trip into the marsh.[…]
Field Notes
PFDs: How to choose the right size
Because humans come in all shapes and sizes, there is no one-size-fits-all PFD, and it’s necessary to check the fit of each device.[…]
Fishing Reports
Sabine River catfish
John Hollis, Melvin Cox and Byrd Royer from Dequincy, La., landed this 85-pound spotted cat in a hoop net on the Sabine River in Merryville, La., on May 16, 2021.
Fishing Reports
Dularge sheepshead for Beau
Six-year-old Beau Holden caught this sheepshead in Dularge on May 30, 2021.
Fishing
LDWF announces public meeting to discuss drawdown of Iatt Lake
The LDWF will hold a public meeting on June 24 to discuss Iatt Lake management and aquatic vegetation control.[…]
Fishing
Red Piranha found in University Lakes in Baton Rouge
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has verified that a Red Piranha was caught in University Lakes in Baton Rouge.[…]
Fishing Reports
Wade’s red snapper
Wade Gring of Houston, Tex., with a 28.8-pound red snapper caught while onboard with Capt. Rene Luminais of Paradise Outfitters out of Venice.
Fishing
LWFC adopts NOI to modify gear for the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a NOI to amend the current gear requirements for the Special Bait Dealer’s Permit.[…]
News Breaker
Alexandria man cited for charter and tuna violations in Plaquemines Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited an Alexandria man for alleged charter guide and tuna fishing violations in Plaquemines Parish on May 29.[…]