Freshwater Fishing
External problems threaten Lake Martin access
Lake Martin has been widely touted as a fishing mecca, yet plagued with border and access feuds that have recently escalated to new heights.[…]
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Fishing Hotspots
Mangrove snapper are big Cocodrie draw
Mangrove snapper can be found anywhere from Venice to Grand Isle to Cocodrie, with Cocodrie perhaps the best-known mangrove snapper destination.[…]
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Influx of river water may push Delacroix fish to the middle
Capt. Chad Dufrene said that anglers who venture out should be able to find some fish in the mid-zone middle of the Delacroix area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Hackney’s April attack hinges on his Hack Attack swim jig
Greg Hackney, one of the most successful and recognizable Louisiana bass pros, plans to be swimming a jig for bass this month.[…]
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Louisiana waters are full of options for kayakers
Increase your kayak fishing skills by trying your hand at catching some of the less popular fish species Louisiana has to offer.[…]
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Leeville offers kayakers plenty of opportunities
For many fish in the marsh, April is a transition period into their summer patterns. The marshes around Leeville fill with redfish in April.[…]
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Mississippi anglers deck state-record yellowfin
A giant tuna, officially caught by Mike “Mikey” McElroy III of Hattiesburg, will soon be certified as the Mississippi state record.[…]
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Angler pulls “trigger” on would-be record!
Brian Carlos of Luling landed a monster triggerfish that was a catch of a lifetime and would have smashed the existing state record for that species.[…]
Bass Fishing
Greg Hackney’s top baits and rods for fishing around cypress trees
In this Sportsman TV video, Greg Hackney breaks down what baits and tackle setups to use when fishing cypress trees for largemouth bass.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Sac-a-lait a great spring bet at Bayou Black
Barry Henry of Morgan City explains why April gets a green light for awesome slab crappie fishing in the Bayou Black area.[…]
Bass Fishing
Two more trophy bass from Toledo Bend
The month of March was an excellent time for anglers fishing Toledo Bend as a treasure trove of lunkers were taken. Read the stories of two more here.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
April speck action in Sulphur Mine, Catfish Lake
Capt. Mike Guidry, of Rippin Lip Guide Service, says he’ll fish the Sulphur Mine and Catfish Lake this month until the trout make their annual transition.[…]
Crappie/Bream
New sac-a-lait technique for South Louisiana
Tim Bye, a renowned sac-a-lait fisherman, was recently on the Tchefuncte River to show off what he has learned about how to be consistently successful.[…]
Crappie/Bream
Close the ‘Loop’ on picky crappie
Loop knots allow lures to work more naturally, which is a big factor when picky slab crappie aren’t in a real feeding mood.[…]
Features
Trout in the grass, Understanding SAV
Speckled trout love grassbeds; learn how submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) helps fish, the environment and Louisiana fishermen.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Park and shop at the MRGO rocks in April
Capt. Gene Dugas, of Rather Be Fishing Adventures, says April should be a good month for speckled trout and redfish fishing at the MRGO Rocks.[…]