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May 15, 2026

DeQuincy angler lands massive 14-pounder at Toledo Bend

March 6, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Sean Kennon caught a monstrous 14-pound lunker largemouth bass on the south end of Toledo Bend on March 2.[…]

After some advice from John Dean, Ralph Daigle cast around hay grass in 5-foot depth and caught this lunker on a Carolina-rigged black super fluke in Housen Bay.

High water has Toledo Bend on

March 6, 2019 John Dean

Lots of shallow bass, headed to the spawn, should make March bass fishing great at Toledo Bend.[…]

Calcasieu rebound?

March 5, 2019 Don Shoopman

Will Calcasieu Lake rebound from what many speckled trout fishermen believe was a subpar year in 2018?[…]

How to find grass that holds prespawn bass

March 4, 2019 David A. Brown

Look for prespawn bass to stage anywhere there’s aquatic grass this month, then break down those areas for great fishing.[…]

Greg Hackney’s high-water tips

March 4, 2019 Don Shoopman

When spring reservoirs and river systems are a-flood, here’s how top-drawer bass pro Greg Hackney responds.[…]

Dave Hall caught this 22-inch beauty fishing the MRGO.

3 tips to catch staging MRGO specks

March 4, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Plenty of speckled trout get in the big channel on their way to the Gulf as the water warms this month. Not enough fishermen follow them, but one veteran guide lays out the blueprint for success once they do.[…]

Sidelined by Mother Nature

March 4, 2019 Brian Cope

Port Eads Marina, located at the southernmost point of Louisiana and the last stop before hitting the Gulf of Mexico, has closed indefinitely. […]

Map feature: Lake Penchant

March 4, 2019 John Flores

During the latter part of the bass spawn in March, fish around and near Lake Penchant for spring largemouth bass, plus an occasional redfish.[…]

Being a tree thumper pays big dividends, like these slab crappie.

Thump that tree for March crappie

March 4, 2019 Kinny Haddox

Don’t be afraid to drop a bait or lure right next to a tree when crappie are making their big move to the shallows to spawn.[…]

The secret for success during spawning season is hitting as many trees as quickly as possible.

Veteran guide tells where to fish for big bass on Caddo Lake

March 4, 2019 Jerald Horst

Follow this expert’s advice and you might end up with a beast of a bass from Caddo Lake.[…]

Redfish between 18 and 30 pounds are regular catches this month around the mouth of Grand Bayou du Large.

Battle bayou bulls

March 4, 2019 Don Shoopman

If you want to do battle with bull reds and the bull drum that also bite in the same locations, several areas at Grand Bayou Dularge offer the opportunity in March.[…]

The captains with Paradise Outfitters have caught seven yellowfin tuna weighing over 150 pounds fishing Venice, Louisiana.

The Beasts of Venice Show Up

March 1, 2019 Ann Taylor

Trophy tuna are finally showing up on the lumps and the good news is they should remain there for the entire month of March.[…]

Greg Hackney’s money tips for catching spawning bass

February 28, 2019 louisianasportsman

Greg Hackney’s tips and tricks are spelled out here to help you fish the spawn and win bass tournaments.[…]

Trout will stack up as they start migrating out of Lake Pontchartrain

February 28, 2019 Chas Champagne

As fresh Mississippi River water pours into Lake Pontchartrain via the Bonnet Carré Spillway opening, here’s your chance to double down on speckled trout for the next few weeks.[…]

AG urges Supreme Court to protect public access to Catahoula Lake

February 26, 2019 From News Reports

With the rights of thousands of Louisiana sportsman on the line, Attorney General Jeff Landry is asking the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse a lower court’s decision in Cooks & Crooks v. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.[…]

New speckled trout column debuts

February 25, 2019 Chris Bush

New column will help you to become a more well-rounded speckled trout fisherman.[…]