Fishing
Louisiana’s free fishing weekend is almost here
If you’ve never had a Louisiana fishing license, or if you want to sneak in a little saltwater fishing before the fee increase hits, this is your weekend to do it.[…]
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Fishing Tournaments
Two 700-pound marlin weighed in at the Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
Two 700-plus-pound marlin separated by less than three pounds claimed the top two spots this weekend at the Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic at Cypress Cove Marina in Venice.[…]
Events & Announcements
Controlled burn slated for 11 a.m. today on Delta National Wildlife Refuge
After an aerial flight on May 28 revealed an oil spill on the Delta National Wildlife Refuge, authorities are conducting a controlled burn in the marsh today about 11 a.m. to remove the contaminated oil.[…]
Fishing
Cliff Crochet’s 2nd Annual Youth Fishing Day set for June 7 in Pierre Part
Bassmaster Elite Series pro Cliff Crochet’s 2nd Annual Youth Fishing Day is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 7 at Bayside Tackle in Pierre Part.[…]
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Duck breeding ground conditions excellent now in southern Saskatchewan, Reynolds says
On a recent auditing trip to monitor Ducks Unlimited’s efforts to restore wetlands in Saskatchewan, Louisiana’s waterfowl study leader was encouraged by both the number of birds and the habitat conditions he witnessed firsthand.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Reading the speckled trout bite on Lake Pontchartrain
On a recent trip fishing the Interstate 10 twin spans over Lake Pontchartain, Capt. Mike Gallo repeatedly cast his favorite artificial lure against the bridge’s concrete columns, patiently waiting for what type of information the speckled trout would provide him that morning. […]
Fishing
Search crews recover body from Lake Charles
Search and rescue teams discovered the body of a missing 45-year-old man in Lake Charles early Sunday morning, according to a press release from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Telemetry project tracks speckled trout movement in Lake Pontchartrain
Ashley Ferguson and Ashley Melancon aren’t avid anglers, but they probably know more about the movement of speckled trout in Lake Pontchartrain than most diehard fishermen do.[…]
Events & Announcements
Scenic river regulations being enforced on the Comite River
Agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries have been busy lately enforcing scenic river regulations on the Comite River in East Baton Rouge Parish.[…]
Bass Fishing
Lunker replicas awarded at Toledo Bend
Sixty-one lunker replicas representing more than 610 pounds of bass were awarded to anglers who caught and then released big fish as part of this year’s Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program.[…]
Fishing
Multiple fishermen cited for alleged commercial shrimping violations in BP closure zone
Eight fishermen were cited on May 26 for allegedly fishing in the BP oil spill emergency commercial fishing closure zone near Bay Jimmy in Plaquemines Parish, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Inshore Fishing
Louisiana residents will pay extra $7.50 for saltwater fishing licenses
It’s finally official— Louisiana residents will be paying an additional $7.50 for a saltwater fishing license.[…]
Bass Fishing
Alexandria angler snares 11.57-pounder near Indian Creek on Toledo Bend
Terry Texada and his fishing partner were at precisely the right place at exactly the right time Monday on Toledo Bend.[…]
Hunting
Lease bids and lottery applications currently being accepted for houseboat mooring sites at Pass-a-Loutre WMA
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is accepting bids and lottery applications for five available houseboat mooring sites at Pass-a-Loutre Wildlife Management Area in Plaquemines Parish. […]
Fishing
Experimental nighttime activity season to begin June 1 on Salvador/Timken WMA
An experimental nighttime activity season at Salvador/Timken Wildlife Management Area in St. Charles Parish will begin at 12 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, according to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.[…]
Bass Fishing
Thibodaux angler catches 9-pound bass in Bayou Gauche near Des Allemands
Early Monday morning, the fishing gods obviously weren’t very happy with Jamie Thibodaux.[…]