Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

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.

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.

HUNTING

Moultrie’s EDGE 3 Series

June 30, 2026

The EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO, now available in First Lite Specter camouflage, are built to locate, pattern and help harvest more deer.

BASS FISHING

Stirring up action at Toledo Bend

June 7, 2026

Crankbaits and big plastic worms take center stage when bass fishing at Toledo Bend during the month of June.

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 Sec. Bosworth increases red snapper bag limit to five fish for Independence Day weekend

June 29, 2026

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. 

INSHORE FISHING

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.

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.

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.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents participating in Operation Dry Water this weekend July 3-5

July 2, 2026

The LDWF Enforcement Division will increase on the water patrols and enforcement as part of Operation Dry Water.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

June 19, 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

Teen archer is focused on returning to nationals

June 19, 2026

Archer Jewel Blakey, who just completed her sophomore year at Calvary Baptist Academy, wants to win another national title before graduating.