Columns
Mister Twister’s Sassy Stingum has Louisiana guide excited
Louisiana guide Charlie King said the Mister Twister Sassy Stingum will really put the crappie in the cooler.[…]
Fishing
Fishing
MDMR allowing Louisiana charters to launch and land from Mississippi through 2021
Due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida, the MDMR is allowing Louisiana charter captains to launch from Mississippi ports through Dec. 31, 2021.[…]
News Breaker
Recreational red grouper and gray triggerfish seasons to close Sept. 15
LDWF announced that the seasons for the recreational harvest of red grouper and gray triggerfish will close on Sept. 15, 2021.[…]
Cobia
Sight-fishing for tasty ling
As we enter September, Capt. Adam Jaynes shares his best tips for sight-casting to cobia, aka ling, in southwest Louisiana.[…]
Fishing
Elmer’s Island will remain closed until further notice
Elmer’s Island on Grand Isle will remain closed until further notice due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ida.[…]
Bass Fishing
Major League Fishing 2022 opens on trio of Louisiana lakes
The 2022 Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is opening with a six-day event on three small north Louisiana Lakes.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Try Yucatan Lake for great September perch fishing
Juanita Lachney, who helps manage Yucatan Landing, shares some tips for catching slab white perch (crappie) on Yucatan Lake in September.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Extensive fish kill reported at Lake Salvador, Bayou Gauche
A big fish kill at Lake Salvador, Bayou Gauche is occurring due to effects from Hurricane Ida earlier this month.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Stack September slabs with guide JJ Dubea
The slab crappie are stacked up in Lake Sotile, and using LiveScope is a great way to find them. Jigs are a great way to catch them.[…]
Bass Fishing
September bass prospects looks excellent on Toledo Bend
September brings a break from the heat. Higher water and lots of grass will have Toledo Bend bass regulars happy.[…]
Newsletters
Redfish with rope attached hooked in Vermilion Bay
Donald Gilbert caught a bull red with a rope tied around its neck in Vermilion Bay near the mouth of Boston Canal on Aug. 21.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 15, 2021
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through August 15, 2021.[…]
Bass Fishing
Probe matted grass beds for September bass
Grass means bass, but you have to figure out how to make the connection. Here’s how to get through the grass to the fish.[…]
Features
Seasonal diet changes drive trout behavior
Availability of bait causes seasonal changes in speckled trout behavior. Choose their favorite season foods and catch more fish.[…]
Features
Slidell guide sets trap for September specks
Adam Shields has a strategy to intercept a speckled trout’s transition this month by using travel routes and baitfish habits against them.[…]
Columns
Speckled trout are here, there and everywhere
Don’t go looking for September speckled trout schools; scattered fish are going to be your primary targets.[…]