Fishing
LDWF schedules drawdown for Iatt Lake
The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for Iatt Lake in Grant Parish for the purpose of reducing giant salvinia and submersed vegetation.[…]
Fishing
Fishing Hotspots
Shell Beach, Delacroix Island are solid choices for trout and redfish
Charter Guide Zach Hartline said the fishing this summer at Shell Beach and Delacroix for speckled trout and redfish has been great.[…]
NEW PRODUCTS
Berkley HighJacker 100
This saltwater hard bait is perfect for pursuing speckled trout, and is just as effective on stripers and bass.[…]
Columns
A fourth birthday party worth waiting for by big bass anglers
Following a lengthy renovation project, Bussey Brake became available for fishing and other recreational activities on July 15, 2020.[…]
Field Notes
A look at how Toledo Bend got its name
Toledo Bend was chosen to name of the reservoir when the dam was constructed near Toledo, Texas, where the Sabine River makes a large bend.[…]
Bass Fishing
Out of State Destinations: Black Warrior River
The Black Warrior River offers some of the best trophy spotted bass fishing in the nation. Visitors can also find loads to do in Tuscaloosa.[…]
Fishing
Helinox Speed Stool
The Helinox Speed Stool is portable, lightweight, super strong and comfortable. It can hold up to 220 pounds when assembled.[…]
Features
Overlooked lakes
Many smaller lesser-known waterbodies in Central Louisiana might get overlooked, but they offer awesome fishing for various species.[…]
Features
Roadside crabbing
While there are many different methods to catching crabs, the simplest way is the most popular way — a simple string with bait on the end.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Restocking plans for Cheniere Lake
The LDWF is monitoring water levels and quality at Cheniere Lake, while making an attempt to restock the lake’s fisheries.[…]
Features
Flounder are everybody’s friend along the coast
Anglers can catch flounder in any salty, brackish and sometimes freshwater systems along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Fishing
FORLOH Insect Shield SolAir Hoody
The FORLOH Insect Shield SolAir Hoody keeps the heat and the bugs at bay, and does it in style.[…]
Features
Anglers hammer trout on coastline islands
Louisiana’s barrier islands not only provide excellent fishing, but also give protection to our inshore marshes.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF announces recreational red grouper season to close June 30
The state recreational fishing season for Gulf red grouper closes on June 30 instead of Dec. 31 in order to match the federal season closure.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lure Review: YUM Hellgrammite
Bass love the 3-inch long YUM Hellgrammite, which represents the size of the creature as an adult in its larval stage.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 2
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landings estimates through June 2, 2024.[…]