Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

July 1, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination

July 1, 2026

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

HUNTING

LDWF alligator management program honored during Scales of Success program in Washington, D.C.

July 23, 2026

Once on the brink of extinction with only about 100,000 left in 1972 in the state, the LDWF developed its alligator management program.

BASS FISHING

These bass have it made in the shade

July 2, 2026

Charles Thompson will target the docks bass hide under at Cross Lake on a few occasions, but most of the time you’ll find him at Caddo Lake.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

July 1, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Belle Chasse angler catches potential state-record grouper

July 20, 2026

Steven Vicknair of Belle Chasse was fishing the Blue Boot Rodeo out of Grand Isle on July 10 when he caught a 48-pound yellowedge grouper.

INSHORE FISHING

Sight casting to tripletail

July 1, 2026

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

Protect yourself from Vibrio Vulnificus

June 26, 2026

The more algae blooms, the more Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria grows and the more dangerous it becomes in coastal waters.

Angler boats Louisiana’s potential new No. 4 tripletail on “backup trip”

July 8, 2026

Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF alligator management program honored during Scales of Success program in Washington, D.C.

July 23, 2026

Once on the brink of extinction with only about 100,000 left in 1972 in the state, the LDWF developed its alligator management program.

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

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.