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May 1, 2026

LDWF reminds WMA users about new boat/power craft exhaust regulations

September 5, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF would like to remind WMA users of new exhaust regulations for boats/power crafts utilized on WMAs.[…]

Kade Thomas of West Monroe shows how productive Ouachita River catfishing can be this time of the year.

Ouachita River catfish offer anglers a good summer alternative

September 5, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Ouachita River catfish offer anglers like Josh and Kade Thomas a good summer alternative to chasing bass and crappie.[…]

Delacroix trout can be caught on soft-plastic lures this month fishing the areas on the edge of Black Bay.

Delacroix’s September specks

September 3, 2023 Joel Masson

Although it may not be at the very top of his list, Delacroix fishing guide Capt. Jack Payne finds great speckled trout action this month.[…]

First on the line, then at the scales, record-book tripletail is an eye-opener

September 1, 2023 Dan Kibler

Curtis Franklin of Abita Springs hooked a 33.8-pound tripletail south of Venice. It should be the new No. 6 in the state.[…]

Randy O’banion of Zwolle, a buoy tender for the Sabine River Authority, holds a 5-plus pound bass he caught at night on Toledo Bend. O’banion was beating the heat to catch 13 bass, including two over 5 pounds, while fishing a plum apple Ol’ Monster Worm around ledges in 7- to 15-foot depths.

Stick to vegetation, docks and offshore for Toledo bass

September 1, 2023 John Dean

More and more bass (and crappie) are being caught at Toledo Bend at night by folks who want to beat the heat.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023

August 31, 2023 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 20, 2023.[…]

According to Capt. Bill Lake of Bayou Guide Service, some fair to good speckled trout fishing should be in Pelican Pass in September.

Late summer speckled trout fun at Pelican Pass

August 31, 2023 Don Shoopman

According to Capt. Bill Lake of Bayou Guide Service, some fair to good speckled trout fishing should be in Pelican Pass in September.[…]

Participants learn to filet fish from LDWF Fisheries Outreach Staff during a Women’s Fishing 101 workshop. (Photo courtesy LDWF)

LDWF is now accepting applications for two Fall Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops

August 28, 2023 From News Reports

The LDWF and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation are teaming up to present two Women’s Fishing 101 Workshops this fall.[…]

Eelgrass Extravaganza

August 25, 2023 Keith Lusher Jr.

Kevin DiMaggio of Ponchatoula targets grass flats along the shoreline between Bayou Bonfouca and Goose Point for speckled trout.[…]

All along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico, blue crabs are cherished by anglers and chefs.

Species Spotlight: Blue crab

August 25, 2023 Brian Cope

Blue crabs are among the most important of all saltwater species for a variety of reasons.[…]

Recreational Greater Amberjack state, federal fishing season to close Aug. 25

August 23, 2023 From News Reports

The federal NOAA has issued a closure for the recreational Greater Amberjack fishery because catch limits established have been met.[…]

This big bass was caught by Dr. Bubba as he fished off the bank at a small lake on his hunting club.

Probing bluewater, scoping deer and nabbing gators

August 22, 2023 Kinny Haddox

Dr. “Bubba” Bonneval, who not only spent a lifetime in the outdoors, he also spent a lifetime helping people as a physician.[…]

Still wearing his inflatable life jacket, George Romero of Delcambre, second from left, stands next to his rescuer, charter boat captain Lorrie Ardoin of Lafayette, soon after Ardoin and three clients found him in the the north leg of the Horseshoe, known as Southwest Pass Bay, approximately 19 miles east of where his boat sank along the Gulf Coast.

PFD, determination and a hero save fisherman’s life

August 21, 2023 Don Shoopman

Delcambre shrimper George Romero had to fend for himself as he drifted east along the Gulf Coast wearing an inflatable PFD.[…]

The Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team helping construct artificial reefs to benefit habitats around the state. (Photo courtesy Justin Lanclos)

Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team pays it forward

August 20, 2023 Nick Vaccaro

The Sulphur High School Bass Fishing Team helped construct over 70 artificial reefs to benefit habitats around Louisiana.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landings jump to 688,570 pounds

August 17, 2023 From News Reports

LA Creel indicates that 688,570 pounds, or 73.7% percent, of Louisiana’s private recreational allocation of red snapper have been caught.[…]

Matrix 3X Shad

August 14, 2023 Don Shoopman

Matrix 3X Shad’s new tri-color combinations are Matrix 3X Shad Lime Light, Matrix 3X Shad Pink Cosmo and Matrix 3X Shad Purple Patagonia.[…]