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May 12, 2026

November is typically a prime month to catch speckled trout at the Trestles in Lake Pontchartrain.

The Lake Pontchartrain Trestles trout parade begins

November 22, 2018 Joel Masson

The Lake Pontchartrain Trestles becomes a boat parade in November, and with good reason.[…]

Wade Holloway shot this big rut-distracted buck at just 12 paces on Nov. 10 in Claiborne Parish.

Big 12-point goes down at just 12 paces in Claiborne Parish

November 21, 2018 Glynn Harris

A frozen lock prevented Wade Holloway from heading to the deer stand he really wanted to be at — which wound up putting him in position to down a 12-point Claiborne Parish trophy buck. […]

Bass fishing can be phenomenal this time of year on the West Pearl River, according to Jason Pittman.

West Pearl River getting right for bass

November 21, 2018 Joel Masson

There are so many great fishing options during the fall that it can be hard to choose one. Speckled trout are practically committing suicide in the marsh, redfish are everywhere, shrimp are popping for their lives and huge flocks of birds are diving.[…]

This is the rack of the 18-point Evangeline Parish buck illegally killed with bird shot by duck hunters.

Article on duck hunters shooting big buck generates questions

November 20, 2018 Patrick Bonin

Capt. Jesse Savoie with the LDWF details the laws regarding the conflicts that come into play when a Louisiana hunter is attempting to hunt ducks and deer at the same time. […]

Father, son die in Lake Pontchartrain Saturday

November 19, 2018 Patrick Bonin

A father and son died Saturday during a fishing trip in Lake Pontchartrain near Irish Bayou, but authorities don’t yet know the details of the incident. […]

Gordon Matherne said keeper specks should be plentiful this month near the Sulfur Mine.

Speckled trout slam in the Sulfur Mine

November 18, 2018 Rusty Tardo

My old friend and former charter guide Gordon Matherne said November is the best month of the year to fish the Sulfur Mine.[…]

November is prime time for doormat action in the Calcasieu Ship Channel at Big Lake.

Big Lake gives up big flounder

November 18, 2018 Don Shoopman

Starting in mid-October and peaking in November, saltwater fishermen enjoy some of the best fishing — then feasting — the coast has to offer in the Calcasieu Ship Channel along the western edge of Big Lake.[…]

After October’s high river, Capt. Dustin Bounds suggested starting on the outside and working your way in for Venice reds.

Follow the river for Venice redfish

November 17, 2018 Joel Masson

The fishing in Venice depends on the Mississippi River more than humans rely on oxygen, and a slowly falling, high river in October will shove the November redfish farther from the river, according to Capt. Dustin Bounds.[…]

Brandon Kirby knocked down this big Caldwell Parish 13-pointer on the Boeuf River WMA.

Caldwell Parish 13-pointer interrupts coffee break

November 16, 2018 Glynn Harris

Brandon Kirby had just shot a doe on the Boeuf River WMA and was about to enjoy a sip of coffee — when a giant 13-point interrupted his break in Caldwell Parish. […]

The first cool fronts create a feeding frenzy for Orange Grove bass, which are eager to put on winter weight in anticipation of the spawn.

Winter bite begins for Orange Grove bass

November 15, 2018 Don Shoopman

Backs of dead end canals should be active Some of the best bass fishing before the onset of what passes for winter in South Central Louisiana isn’t far from Houma or Morgan City. Bill McCarty[…]

The speckled trout bite in Dularge might have slowed because of the cold weather, but Capt. Marty LaCoste said conditions should improve this weekend.

Cold front puts clamps on Dularge specks

November 15, 2018 Chris Ginn

Capt. Marty LaCoste described how he’ll target speckled trout out of Dularge in the fall after a cold front. […]

Duck hunters cited for illegally harvesting massive Evangeline Parish 18-point buck

November 14, 2018 Patrick Bonin

Two duck hunters were cited by the LDWF after admitting to shooting a giant 18-point in Evangeline Parish with bird shot while they were duck hunting.[…]

This 7-pound, 2-ounce bass was caught by Dusty Anders of Alexandria on a Top Toad in the 12-15 area.

Fall bass moving shallow at Toledo Bend

November 14, 2018 John Dean

Bass are biting as the water temperature starts to cool. When November rolls around, expect bass fishing success to be pretty solid.[…]

Zach Jones arrowed this giant Ashbrook Island buck, which green-scored north of 164 inches.

Teen downs giant Ashland Island buck

November 13, 2018 Glynn Harris

Zach Jones arrowed a giant 11-point nicknamed Junior on Ashbrook Island on Saturday, Nov. 10 which green-scored north of 164 inches. […]

Nick Olden downed this monster 11-point on Oct. 20 up in Grant Parish.

176-inch Grant Parish hammer goes down

November 13, 2018 Glynn Harris

Nicholas Olden downed the buck of a lifetime when a giant 11-point stepped into his lane up in Grant Parish on Oct. 20.[…]

For many hunters in the Coastal Zone, a perfectly-timed cool front led to success Saturday morning.

Cold front aids opening-morning duck action in Coastal Zone

November 12, 2018 Todd Masson

A perfectly timed front seemed to be good news for lots of duck hunters when the season opened Saturday in Louisiana’s Coastal Zone. […]