Inshore Fishing
ICAST 2023: Saltwater
Jon Miller brought back a report of the top items that caught his eye at ICAST 2023. Check out his top saltwater finds.[…]
Fishing
Fishing
ICAST 2023: Freshwater
Jon Miller brought back a report of the top items that caught his eye at ICAST 2023. Check out his top freshwater finds.[…]
Fishing
LDWF deploys FAD buoy in Gulf of Mexico
The LDWF Artificial Reef Program has deployed a Fish Attracting Device (FAD) buoy in LDWF’s Mississippi Canyon 148 Reef.[…]
Fishing
Drawdowns scheduled for Lake Claiborne, Lake Bistineau and Henderson Lake
The LDWF has scheduled drawdowns of Lake Claiborne, Lake Bistineau in Webster, Bossier, and Bienville parishes and Henderson Lake.[…]
Bass Class
Rayne’s Guidry, Meyer, reach top spot in Angler of the Year race
Will Guidry, who attends Rayne High School, and Tanner Meyer, who goes to Midland High School, won the coveted Anglers of the Year title.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF increasing red snapper daily creel limit to 4 fish
LDWF Secretary signed a declaration of emergency to increase the daily creel limit for recreational red snapper from three to four.[…]
Big Bass
Denham Springs angler boats first “official” double-digit Toledo Bend lunker
Lucas Arnold of Denham Springs caught a 10.22-pound lunker bass on July 7 during the Brandon Belt team tournament.[…]
Catfish
Using your noodle: To catch catfish, that is!
Noodling for catfish is a great activity for kids. Mason Jones says his boys really enjoy fishing this way.[…]
Fishing
LWF Commission adopted a NOI to require a free bowfishing permit for private and charter anglers
The LWF Commission adopted a NOI to promulgate rules and regulations regarding the issuance of a recreational saltwater bowfishing permits[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 25, 2023
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through June 25, 2023.[…]
Columns
Topwater explosions
Successful topwater fishing is aided by the stealth and quietness of a kayak. You can get close to the action without spooking the fish.[…]
Fishing
Arcade/Marsh Wear belt
Tackle your outdoor pursuits in comfort and style with the Arcade/Marsh Wear belt.[…]
Columns
“After the Boil” Crab Cakes
The best part about leftover boiled crabs is the endless possibilities of what you can do with the succulent and sweet crab meat.[…]
Newsletters
Indecision leaves LWFC having to put speckled trout limits on hold
A Notice of Intent to modify speckled trout size and bag limits has again been tabled by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission.[…]
Columns
Hot fishing & catching; and our outdoor businesses could use some help!
Louisiana’s coast absorbs tons of anglers between Memorial Day and Labor Day, that should have an effect on fisheries management.[…]
Big Bass
Deridder angler boats 11-pounder on Toledo Bend
Carl Hanchey of Deridder landed a 11.65-pound bass while fishing at night on Toledo Bend with his buddy Joe Bordelon.[…]