Louisiana Sportsman

May 1, 2026

Leslie Golden with a big snapper from a trip last July with WhipaSnapa Charters.

Give sow snapper ‘the full meal deal’

June 18, 2020 Bobby Cleveland

Since the limit for red snapper is two per person, Capt. Robert Earl McDanie tries to get the biggest he can for his customers.[…]

Louisiana red snapper landing estimates through May 31

June 11, 2020 From News Reports

LA Creel indicates that 169,270 pounds or 22 percent of Louisiana’s 2020 annual private recreational allocation of 784,332 pounds have been harvested.[…]

Slow Pitch Jigging for Snapper

June 9, 2020 louisianasportsman

In this video, Johnny Jigs goes slow pitch jigging in Venice, Louisiana for red snapper while offshore fishing. […]

Louisiana red snapper landing estimates through May 24

June 4, 2020 From News Reports

LDWF staff updated the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission with the latest red snapper landing estimates through May 24.[…]

Getting ready for red snapper season

May 15, 2020 Don Shoopman

Many Louisiana anglers will head out on May 22 into the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy the opening of the 2020 recreational red snapper season.[…]

LWF Commission sets 2020 recreational red snapper season

May 7, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced the 2020 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 22.[…]

Mangrove snapper are big Cocodrie draw

April 19, 2020 Dora Lambert

Mangrove snapper can be found anywhere from Venice to Grand Isle to Cocodrie, with Cocodrie perhaps the best-known mangrove snapper destination.[…]

Red Snapper (Fish) en Papillote

April 2, 2020 Nathan L. Judice

Fish en Papillote is simple and tasty way to prepare fish. The recreational chef prefers to use saltwater fish for this recipe, like snapper or grouper.[…]

The “Chaos” crew for the Golden Meadow Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo with a mess of red snapper, cobia, jack creville and bonita. These kids took home 5 trophies and memories that will last a lifetime.

Recreational red snapper season opening delayed

March 26, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to delay the opening of the recreational red snapper season.[…]

LWFC adopts notice of intent to modify recreational red snapper season framework

January 13, 2020 From News Reports

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted a Notice of Intent to make adjustments to the recreational red snapper season regulations.[…]

Recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper to close Dec. 13

December 12, 2019 From News Reports

The recreational and commercial seasons for lane snapper in Louisiana waters will close on December 13, and will remain closed until January 1.[…]

Rick Jones with nice red snapper fishing in East Cameron out of Cypremort Point.

Red snapper season soon to be open seven days a week

November 26, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to modify the recreational red snapper season to a seven day per week season.[…]

Red snapper season to remain open for Veterans Day

November 7, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to open the recreational red snapper season on the Veterans Day holiday.[…]

Three Texas men found in possession of 67 red snapper

November 6, 2019 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited three Texas men for alleged red snapper violations on Oct. 31 in Lafourche Parish.[…]

(Photo courtesy Alyssa Shubert and Trevor Clardy )

Red snapper season to reopen for weekends only

October 29, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season on weekends only.[…]

Recreational red snapper season to reopen

October 9, 2019 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season for the next three weekends.[…]