Field Notes
The rivers of southwestern Louisiana
The Mermentau and Calcasieu rivers both hold fresh and saltwater species and both have interesting name origins.[…]
Southwest LA
Features
Lake Charles is true “City Limits” speckled trout mecca
Lake Charles fishing for speckled trout and redfish is very accessible and so are things to do after a day on the water.[…]
Bass Fishing
A plan for January bassin’ on the Calcasieu River
Ron Castille explains how to fish on the Calcasieu River from the Moss Bluff public ramp south to the Saltwater Barrier at West Lake.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Mermentau River mystique
In June, Vince Theriot usually returns from his guided fishing trips with a mess of speckled trout fresh from the Mermentau River.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Check out Black Lake this March
March is a prime time to check out Black Lake, a close neighbor of Calcasieu Lake. It gives up speckled trout, redfish and flounder.[…]
Field Reports
Duck Camp Dinners: Specklebelly fever
The Duck Camp Dinner crew heads west to the cajun prairies of Louisiana where specklebelly geese are king of the sky.[…]
Features
Louisiana State Park Series: Sam Houston Jones and Palmetto Island
Palmetto Island State Park and Sam Houston Jones State Park both feature just about any activity you’d like to pursue in the outdoors.[…]
Features
Gueydan guides: Don’t play games with specklebellies
With specklebellies occupying more attention from waterfowl hunters, especially around Gueydan, don’t take any chances. Cover all your bases.
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Cobia
Sight-fishing for tasty ling
As we enter September, Capt. Adam Jaynes shares his best tips for sight-casting to cobia, aka ling, in southwest Louisiana.[…]
Newsletters
A day of friendship and limits of red snapper out of Grand Chenier
Jeff Hernandez and a boatload of friends had a wonderful day offshore out of Grand Chenier catching limits of red snapper.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
June is prime time to catch redfish in upper Mud Lake area of Mermentau River
Finding sandy flats with oysters is the key to catching redfish in the upper Mud Lake area of the Mermentau River.[…]
Fishing Hotspots
Cracked crab is king for reds in lower Mermentau River
The lower Mermentau River draws redfish in June. The bait of choice for fishermen this month is cracked blue crab.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF agents rescued 110 people Monday in Lake Charles area
Enforcement agents from the LDWF rescued 110 people Monday night from flooded homes in the Lake Charles area.[…]
Flounder
Kayak angler having good spring flounder run
On April 18, Tony Menard of Iota, fishing from a kayak, caught a beautiful 18-inch flounder in West Cove Marsh near Hackberry.[…]
Fishing
New fishing piers/boat docks open at Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge
With the completion of recreational enhancements last week at Rockefeller, there are now more spots for the angling public to enjoy.[…]
Fishing
Capt. Thomas Savoy takes helm of TowBoatUS Lake Charles
TowBoatUS Lake Charles has a new owner. Capt. Thomas Savoy, the towing port’s former captain, purchased the business from Capt. Fred Leger, his former boss.[…]