Fishing Tournaments
Two records fall at the 2014 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo
Two new rodeo records were established at the 2014 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo.[…]
News Breaker
Inshore Fishing
Anglers reminded new tripletail size, bag limit regulations now in effect
For the first time since new regulations went into effect in February, tripletail action is about to heat up along the Louisiana coast.[…]
Fishing
LDWF seeks help in ID’ing ski boat involved in hit-and-run accident
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries are seeking your help in identifying a ski boat involved in a hit-and-run accident on the Amite River Diversion Canal Saturday evening.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lafayette trio uses unique fishing videos to promote love of kayaking
The old saying says a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work, but what would result if you could somehow combine a day on the water with a day in the office?[…]
Inshore Fishing
Nighttime trout bite on fire out of Dularge, guide says
Speckled trout might be hard to come by during the day out of Dularge right now without live bait, but the nighttime bite on plastics is solid offshore on just about any lit rig, according to a fishing guide.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Stingray gives birth after being unhooked near Sabine Lake
While jigs, hooks, weights, lures and extra line are pretty common in most tackle boxes, anglers don’t routinely tote around clean sheets, hot water or other supplies necessary to assist with a live birth.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Lake Salvador ‘redfish’ proving tough to catch
Lake Salvador has been producing some good redfish the last few weeks, but it’s also produced a lot of frustration among anglers. […]
General
New residents can purchase hunting and fishing licenses sooner, LDWF says
New state residents will qualify to purchase recreational hunting and fishing licenses after six months in the state effective Aug. 1, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. […]
Fishing
Get all knotted up – with the crossover uni knot
Read the instructions below, then watch the accompanying video for great step-by-step visuals.[…]
Hunting
2014-15 Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet available online
The 2014-15 Louisiana Hunting Regulations pamphlet, which will be available in printed form early next month, is accessible online now through the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
2014 International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo set for July 24-26
The oldest fishing tournament in the United States, the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, is set to crank up this weekend headquartered out of Sand Dollar Marina.[…]
Freshwater Fishing
Basin producing huge bream
It’s been at least 25 years since my younger brother Greg, my dad Allen and I fished together. So it was an even bet whether or not we’d all survive the trip when we loaded up Monday morning to make a bream-fishing trip to the Atchafalaya Basin.[…]
Bass Fishing
Go shallow for summertime bass
Everyone loves to chase bass during the spring and fall, when fish are cruising shallows and chomping on everything that moves.[…]
News Breaker
Federal duck stamps available online, from state license vendors starting Aug. 1
Louisiana duck hunters will be allowed to purchase federal waterfowl stamps online and through hunting-and-fishing license vendors throughout the state beginning Aug. 1, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said today.[…]
Fishing Tournaments
Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo set for July 24-26 in Venice
The 16th Annual Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo is slated for July 24-26 out of Venice Marina.[…]
Bass Fishing
DeRidder angler catches 11.29-pound monster at Toledo Bend
Make no mistake about it, DeRidder’s Kevin Slaydon was definitely feeling the heat to catch at least a 10-pound bass on Toledo Bend. […]