Fishing
Bill that would regulate pogey harvest passes House, moves on to Senate
On May 19, the Louisiana House of Representatives passed HB 535, which would create exclusion zones along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Year: 2021
Features
A guide to red snapper season
When red snapper season finally opens in the Gulf, here are some tips to put those two big reds in the cooler every time out.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Kayak angler having good spring flounder season
Flounder fishing along Louisiana’s coast has been a mixed bag for many anglers this spring, but one southwest Louisiana fisherman is making it look easy. […]
Catfish
Don’t turn your nose up at fishing catalpa worms for catfish
Catalpa worms are unusual but great baits for bream and catfish. The worms are best this time of the year, fresh-picked off a catalpa tree.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Bluegill
Bluegill are a favorite among almost every angler, and these sunfish are found everywhere and revered where they’re found.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Bagging Atchafalaya Basin bream
Lafayette attorney has the number of countless chinquapin and bream in lakes within the Atchafalaya Basin, particularly Cow Island Lake.[…]
Deer Hunting
Get your deer rifle in shape for the season
Start working on getting your deer rifle in shape early this year; ammo, gun shortages may make it necessary. Here are some steps to take.[…]
Features
Clean, moving water is key to catching June specks, reds
Early summer redfish and speckled trout love clean, moving water. Here are some fishing tips from Chris Bell and Taylor Valois.[…]
Features
The Grand Isle master predicts top summer trout spots
Tommy Vidrine predicts the top Grand Isle fishing spots for summer speckled trout. Take his tour around the island.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF participating in “Safe Boating Week” May 22-28
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division will be participating in “Safe Boating Week” from May 22-28.[…]
Fishing Reports
Delacroix black drum
Brian caught and released this big black drum while fishing in Delacroix for speckled trout.
Fishing
Elmer’s Island shuttle to begin daily operations Memorial Day weekend
The LDWF announced that the beach-shuttle at Elmer’s Island will begin daily operations starting Memorial Day weekend.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout by the boatload in Dularge
Marty Lacoste of Absolute Fishing Charters reported on May 19 that the fishing has been extremely good in the Dularge area.[…]
Columns
Caliber, bullet selection for white-tailed deer
When it comes to hunting deer, having a rifle in the right caliber and an appropriately constructed bullet can make all the difference.[…]
News Breaker
Barataria man cited for violating charter guide regulations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Barataria man for an alleged charter guide violation in Jefferson Parish on May 13.[…]
Field Reports
Wild Pork Tamales
After a successful hog hunt in Texas, Chef Jon White shows Jared Serigné how he prepares wild pork into tamales.[…]