Bass Fishing
Save the Date for the 75th Annual New Orleans Big Bass Rodeo and Fishtival
The 75th Annual Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival at New Orleans City Park will be held on March 23, 2024.[…]
Fishing
Columns
Bull reds are fun? Who woulda thunk it
On a recent trip, Capt. Shane York and Todd Masson made the journey to the edge of Barataria Bay for bull reds.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational Gag Grouper state, federal fishing season to close Oct. 19
The federal NOAA has issued an emergency season modification for the recreational Gag Grouper fishery, which closes October 19.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Mackenzie’s Fisherman’s Soap
Mackenzie’s Fisherman’s Soap is the perfect cleaner for anglers and hunters.[…]
Columns
New regulations won’t hinder exciting Louisiana kayak tradition
Will proposed new regulations end the iconic Cajun Sleigh Ride, a highly revered right of passage for coastal Louisiana kayak anglers.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Oct. 1, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Oct. 1, 2023.[…]
Fishing
Eighteen reported menhaden spills this year finally leads to LWFC action
Eighteen menhaden fisheries spills this year has caused the LWFC to pass a NOI modifying current rules for the industry.[…]
Flounder
Reminder: Flounder season set to close Oct. 15
The annual closed season for the recreational and commercial harvest of Southern Flounder, from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 of each year.[…]
Bass Class
Empty livewell motivates Baton Rouge teen to high school fishing success
Grayson Bonfils of Baton Rouge plans to fish his senior season with the Central High School Bass Fishing Team.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Venice fishing heats up as the October temperatures bring relief
While the oppressive temperatures drop and we move into October, Venice fishing not only heats up but continues to sizzle.[…]
News Breaker
Agents cite Lake Charles man for red snapper violations
LDWF enforcement agents cited a Lake Charles man for alleged red snapper violations in Cameron Parish on Sept. 28.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Marsh sac-a-lait
Bill McCarty is dreaming about cooler days and putting sac-a-lait in the boat, either from the Bayou Black area or Bateman Island.[…]
Bass Fishing
Fall on the Bend
With hydrilla returning en masse to Toledo Bend, good-sized bass fall for topwaters more and more as water temperatures fall in October.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Sept. 17, 2023
The LDWF released the latest private recreational red snapper landing estimates through September 17, 2023.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Cranky crappie
Since they feed upon the same forage, bass and large crappie regularly hit similar lures. Anything that mimics a shad, minnow or shiner.[…]
Big Bass
Toledo Bend gives up two big bass
In September, Toledo Bend gave up an 11.03-pound bass to Zach Oswald and a 10.09-pound bass to Jason Webre.[…]