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June 13, 2026

The June 2026 Issue

Tchefuncte River blue catfish | Young angler in state record book for alligator gar | Summer bassin’ on the Sabine River
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Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

FEATURES

Tchefuncte River blue catfish

May 22, 2026

Mike Jones knows Tchefuncte River spawning blue catfish will move out of the shallows in June and head for the deeper holes.

Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout

May 22, 2026

Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.

HUNTING

Special black-bellied whistling duck season set for Louisiana Oct. 3-11

June 9, 2026

This October, Louisiana waterfowl hunters will be able to enjoy a special nine day black-bellied whistling duck season.

BASS FISHING

The Black Label Piglet

May 19, 2026

The Black Label Custom Soft Plastics Piglet is a soft plastic creature bait Cliff Pace put on the market approximately three years ago.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake Claiborne State Park

May 22, 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

2026 State gag grouper season to open Sept. 1 and close Oct. 1

June 9, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued a Declaration of Emergency to modify the Gag Grouper season.

INSHORE FISHING

Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

May 22, 2026

In the fertile waters around Port Fourchon, practically any fish might hit a bait at any moment. Stay flexible and be prepared.

Make Delacroix your June trout destination

June 7, 2026

Capt. Chris Danos charters out of Beshel’s Marina in Pointe a la Hache and on many spring days runs towards Delacroix for trout.

A closer look at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA

May 22, 2026

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

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents detain Robeline woman for outstanding arrest warrant after license compliance check

June 12, 2026

Hannah Sims, 32 and also known as Hannah Sharp, was fishing without a valid Louisiana fishing license when agents made contact with her.

RECIPES

Squirrel Empanadas

May 22, 2026

Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough.

FIELD NOTES

College angler overcomes obstacles to have great senior season

May 22, 2026

Champ Morales of Livingston had a great senior season on the Southeastern Louisiana University Fishing Team with teammate Grayson Aguillard.

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