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Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close in Louisiana waters
The seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on Nov. 21, 2022, and will remain closed until Jan. 1.[…]
Offshore Fishing
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Anglers got a few extra red snapper according to landing estimates for 2022
The LDWF released the preliminary final private recreational and state charter red snapper landing estimates for 2022.[…]
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LDWF providing eight-day reopening of red snapper with a 4-fish bag limit
The recreational red snapper season will reopen from Oct. 7 through Oct. 14, 2022. Bag limits will increase to 4 fish per person.[…]
Features
Louisiana’s offshore honey holes
Veteran Louisiana angler and writer Humberto Fontova has taken his case about the benefits of offshore oil rigs to the nation.[…]
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Recreational red snapper season to close on Sept. 19
LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on September 19.[…]
Columns
Feds could use a good rap on the knuckles over red snapper counts
Using out-of-date, outmoded and an archaic management system when it comes to recreational fishermen catching red snapper.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 28, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Aug. 28, 2022.[…]
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Gulf Council recommends modifying red snapper catch limits
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to modify red snapper catch limits.[…]
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Recreational red grouper season to close Aug. 30
The LDWF announced that the season for the recreational harvest of red grouper will close in Louisiana waters on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.[…]
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Three men cited for possessing 49 red snapper in Vermilion Parish
LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish on August 5.[…]
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LWFC takes measures on Swordfish and Roundscale Spearfish regulations
The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission passed a notice of intent at their meeting on Aug. 4, 2022 to modify swordfish regulations.[…]
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Recreational Greater Amberjack fishing season to close July 31 – Sept. 1
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery effective July 31.[…]
Features
Ring the dinner bell for mangrove snapper
George Cox and Tre’ Haydel are serious about catching mangrove snapper. They’ve developed a technique using Penne pasta.[…]
Newsletters
Big yellowedge grouper puts angler on cloud nine
Sue Beiriger was fishing out of Grand Isle on July 16 when she hooked into a state record yellowedge grouper that weighed 42.95 pounds.[…]
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LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 10, 2022
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 10, 2022.[…]
Columns
Species spotlight: Pompano dolphinfish
The pompano dolphinfish is indeed an actual fish that is not a hybrid of any species. It is, however, a cousin of the common dolphin.[…]