Bass Fishing
High water conditions at Toledo Bend
Sight fishermen are licking their chops to get at bedding bass early in February at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing
Columns
Crawfish: It’s what’s for dinner
The sheer numbers of crawfish in the Atchafalaya Basin is amazing, if only for the reason that Louisiana has the lowest number (39) of species of crawfish of all the southeastern states in the U.S.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Guide hits the sacalait jackpot in Terrebonne
Capt. Anthony Kyzar smacked the sacalait on February 5 in the Terrebonne Parish area. He says Spring is finally here and the sacalait and bass are starting to spawn. […]
Featured
Sea Fog and Speckled trout move into Fourchon barges 2-3-19
After a 3-day absence, Sportsman field reporter Tommy Vidrine finds speckled trout have moved back to the Fourchon Barges in large numbers.[…]
Events & Announcements
Louisiana Sportsman Boat Show to be held March 14-17!
Find all the newest boats at special prices during the 2019 Louisiana Sportsman Boat Show March 14-17 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.[…]
Featured
Three common conditions that cause trout to move. Here’s how to find them
As water and weather conditions change, the key to a good fishing trip might be just a few feet. […]
Bass Fishing
Throwdown in the slowdown — How to catch cold-water bass
Great tips from the pros on catching cold-water largemouth bass.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Species spotlight: black drum
Black drum are plentiful and can be found in a variety of habitats. They eat a wide range of foods, and provide lots of enjoyment to anglers across the southeastern states.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cold front draws hundreds of crappie anglers to Lake D’Arbonne
The winter crappie bite is on at Lake D’Arbonne. Shad have stacked up in the 25-40 foot deep river channels of the reservoir. The crappie moved in right behind, and the fishermen have followed.[…]
Featured
Be aggressive when targeting Lake Pontchartrain reds under birds
Be aggressive when you see birds diving in Lake Pontchartrain if you’re targeting reds — time is of the essence to hook up, according to Matrix Shad’s Chas Champagne. […]
Crappie/Bream
D’Arbonne bridges are crappie magnets
There are three ‘magnetic’ bridges across Lake D’Arbonne: Their forces draw both crappie — and crappie fishermen — in bunches this time of year.[…]
Featured
South Carolina anglers catch 2600-pound great white shark
Capt. Chip Michalove of Outcast Sport Fishing Charters and his crew caught seven great white sharks on Friday, Jan. 18 off the coast of Hilton Head Island, including a 2600-pound male.[…]
Big Bass
Toledo Bend angler lands 10.84-pound lunker in the 12-15 area
Clint Wade landed the bass of a lifetime when he reeled in a 10.84-pound largemouth on Jan. 12 up at Toledo Bend. […]
Inshore Fishing
How to catch specks and reds when temps plunge
Wintertime fishing conditions in the marshes of Southeast Louisiana can change dramatically as cold fronts move in and out. […]
Featured
Big time trout bite on the outside out of Cocodrie
The calendar might say late January, but speckled trout out of Cocodrie are acting like it’s April or May right now. […]
Crappie/Bream
Tag team crappie
This slab-slaying family’s team approach means the overalls are on, the livewell is full — and the fish fryer is busy. Read about their fishing success.[…]