Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination

June 19, 2026

What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.

Sight casting to tripletail

June 19, 2026

Tripletail love to suspend under floating objects. They drift along with logs, old crates or any other flotsam.

HUNTING

Methods for keeping your hunting dog in line

July 13, 2026

Cory Baudoin of Old Cypress Retrievers uses the step back drill for experienced dogs that gets loose on the line and creep.

BASS FISHING

Boyce angler lands well-traveled Toledo Bend bass

June 15, 2026

Tyler Medica of Boyce holds the 11.90-pound bass he caught on June 5 at Toledo Bend. It was previously caught Feb. 7 at 13.1 pounds.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake Claiborne State Park

June 26, 2026

Many people stay at Lake Claiborne State Park to fish Lake Claiborne. It is one of the most popular lakes for catching hybrid striped bass.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF pushing for state management on greater amberjack

July 5, 2026

Louisiana’s push for state management of greater amberjack has reached the point where marine biologists are ready to lay out their plan.

INSHORE FISHING

Sight casting to tripletail

June 19, 2026

Tripletail love to suspend under floating objects. They drift along with logs, old crates or any other flotsam.

Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime

June 19, 2026

Weather can change rapidly on the Gulf Coast. If a thunderstorm begins building, head for shelter or in a safe direction away from the storm.

A closer look at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA

June 25, 2026

Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area consists of 33,488 acres of mostly marsh. It is located 15 miles south of Houma.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF schedules drawdown for Saline Lake (Natchitoches and Winn parishes)

July 10, 2026

The LDWF, in conjunction with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, has scheduled a drawdown of Saline Lake.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 2026

This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.

FIELD NOTES

Los Adaes National Historic Site

June 19, 2026

The Los Adaes State Historic Site covers approximately 60 acres. People can visit a small museum and walk the trails.