Louisiana Sportsman

Natchitoches is surrounded by some of the finest fishing spots in the state. Cane River, Sibley Lake and Red River are all close by.[…]

The Mermentau and Calcasieu rivers both hold fresh and saltwater species and both have interesting name origins.[…]

Each year, thousands of Louisianians flock to the Tickfaw, Tchefuncte and Amite rivers to swim, fish, ski, canoe and kayak.[…]

Toledo Bend was chosen to name of the reservoir when the dam was constructed near Toledo, Texas, where the Sabine River makes a large bend.[…]

The only way to drive to Grand Isle is by way of Highway 1, and it allows fishermen to access the area’s bountiful waters.[…]

While Lake Yucatan has a healthy population of bream and catfish, most anglers target largemouth bass, white bass and crappie.[…]

The Lake Bistineau State Park is a good place to stay when fishing or exploring Lake Bistineau, or “Big Broth.”[…]

Sportsmen can enjoy hunting and fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin at the Attakapas Island, Thistlethwaite and Sherburne WMAs.[…]

The marshes along the lower Mississippi River are full of fish. One could even argue that this area has the best fishing in Louisiana.[…]

A section of the old Bartholomew channel was dammed off years ago. Known as “The Cut-off,” it offers fishing for bass, crappie and bream.[…]

Large speckled trout can be found bank fishing the deep holes along Hwy. 1 between Leeville and Grand Isle during the wintertime.[…]

There is satisfaction in bagging a deer that you walked up on unseen. Here are seven tips that will help you become a successful stalker.[…]

Biology supervisor Mitch McGee believes this squirrel hunting season will be better because Big Lake WMA had an improved mast crop in 2022.[…]

Brandon Jennings, an avid crappie fisherman, takes advantage of drawdowns to find stumps, logs, tree tops and edges of drop-offs.[…]

August is the perfect time to start practicing for opening day. Shooting clay birds is one of the best ways to sharpen your shotgun skills.[…]

Noodling for catfish is a great activity for kids. Mason Jones says his boys really enjoy fishing this way.[…]