Columns
Speckled trout “ting” is really a “whole buncha tings” facing Louisiana
Marine biologists say we don’t have enough large egg-producing female speckled trout to keep our trout population from being self-sustaining.[…]
Fishing
Big Bass
Toledo Bend double-digit bass busts a buzzbait for Ben Suit
New Iberia native Ben Suit caught a 10.75-pound bass on Oct. 16 while fishing a two-day Louisiana Bass Cats tournament at Toledo Bend.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
November specks, reds in the Biloxi Marsh
According to guide Sal Fontana of Gotcha Hooked Charters, anglers should head to the Biloxi Marsh for a successful fishing trip this month.[…]
Bass Fishing
Bass get aggressive this month at Toledo Bend
Bass are going to be aggressive in November, so it’s a fun time to throw whatever bait you like. The more water you cover, the better.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Northshore sac-a-lait transition to deeper waters
Matt Schwierjohn, who fishes the rivers on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, said November is one of the best months to catch sac-a-lait.[…]
News Breaker
Anglers got a few extra red snapper according to landing estimates for 2022
The LDWF released the preliminary final private recreational and state charter red snapper landing estimates for 2022.[…]
Columns
Dock shots should go the way of MySpace
There’s one habit that Marsh Man Masson would like to see go away forever: Posting pictures on social media of tables loaded with dead fish.[…]
Features
The restoration of Grand Terre Island
A more than $100 million restoration project to restore and protect Grand Terre Island was completed in late July.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Poverty Point and Lake Bruin
Poverty Point near Delhi and Lake Bruin near St. Joseph both have great places to stay, boat and just relax.[…]
Fishing
Free family-oriented fishing event in Natchitoches
Join LDWF and the City of Natchitoches on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Parc Natchitoches for a day full of fun, fishing, and festivities![…]
Fishing
Gatorz Eyewear Delta M4
Protect your eyes and see clearly on even the brightest days with the Gatorz Delta M4.[…]
Bass Fishing
Flat-sided crankbaits for bass
Flat-sided crankbaits become increasingly effective when bass are chasing shad because it looks more like a shad than a rounded crankbait.[…]
Bass Fishing
How bass capture food
Largemouth bass can use a range of options to best achieve successful prey capture depending on the sensory input.[…]
Bass Fishing
Big afternoon cull helps Rivet take lead at Bassmaster Open on Sam Rayburn
On Day 1 of the St. Croix Bassmaster Central Open at Sam Rayburn, Tyler Rivet caught a five-bass limit that gave him the early lead.[…]
Features
Fish traffic picks up under Lake Pontchartrain’s bridges
Several bridges spanning Lake Pontchartrain create miles of artificial reefs that hold various fish species.[…]
Columns
No better time for kayak redfish
If you are a kayak angler, the time is now to head to the shallow marshes across coastal Louisiana for excellent redfish action.[…]