Fishing
LDWF schedules 2024 drawdown for Henderson Lake
The St. Martin Parish Government has scheduled a drawdown for Henderson Lake to manage aquatic vegetation and improve fisheries habitat.[…]
Month: July 2024
News Breaker
LDWF agents cite Abbeville man for red snapper violations in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited an Abbeville man for alleged fishing violations on July 20th in Vermilion Parish.[…]
News Breaker
Iberville Parish man sentenced in federal court for migratory game bird violations
Iberville Parish man pleaded guilty in the Federal U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana for migratory game bird violations.[…]
Catfish
Atchafalaya catfish
Ernie Roe shares his best tips for fishing for big blue catfish and flathead catfish in the Atchafalaya River.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents investigating fatal boat collision on the Tickfaw River
LDWF enforcement agents are currently investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred on July 28 in Livingston Parish.[…]
Columns
The Pope and Young Club
The Pope and Young Club keeps records of all 29 North American big game species, but that’s not all they do.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF constructs new oyster reef in Morgan Harbor
The LDWF has completed the construction of a 288-acre oyster reef in Morgan Harbor to increase oyster habitat and fisheries production.[…]
Field Reports
Catch and cook: I found where the best blue crabs are
In this video, Jared Serigné went to catch blue crabs in the perfect place. Afterwards, I headed home to make crab-stuffed baked potatoes.[…]
Hunting
NOCS Provisions Waterproof Binoculars
With nitrogen-sealed O-rings, scratch-resistant lenses and a wide field of view, these binoculars are ready for any outdoor adventure.[…]
Field Notes
Out of State Destinations: The Elk River
Louisiana sportsmen might catch three wild freshwater trout species in the Elk River where none should exist.[…]
Bass Fishing
Don’t pass on Venice bass
Nick Liebel of Belle Chasse, who learned to bass fish on the Mississippi River, said August marks the beginning of prime-time bass fishing.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Gray’s Creek bream on the fly
Fly fisherman Terry Aucoin shares how he targets bream in small creeks near his home in Denham Springs. One is Gray’s Creek.[…]
Features
Offshore fishing adventures
Whether going after red snapper, casting to cobia or trolling for tuna, try different things to make your offshore outing a memorable one.[…]
Features
Burns Point Park bank fishing
Burns Point Park rests on East Cote Blanche Bay. For quite some time, families have gone there to both camp and bank fish.[…]
Features
Look for redfish on the rocks
Anglers fishing around rocks near deeper water often catch much larger redfish than one would likely find in shallow marsh ponds.[…]
Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
The LDWF, in conjunction with the False River Watershed Council and Pointe Coupee Parish, has scheduled a drawdown for False River.[…]