First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

FEATURES

Early teal season gives waterfowlers a tune-up

August 21, 2026

Louisiana’s September teal season gives sportsmen a tune-up before the regular duck hunting season starts.

Louisiana’s 2026-27 Rut Report

August 21, 2026

Deer hunters in all the different areas of the state will be able to hunt during the major peak activity time.

HUNTING

Louisiana’s 2026-27 Rut Report

August 21, 2026

Deer hunters in all the different areas of the state will be able to hunt during the major peak activity time.

BASS FISHING

Hot August bassin’

July 24, 2026

August is the hottest time of the year for anglers, and while it may be uncomfortable, using the heat to your benefit can get you a big bass.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Bobby Garland Slab Stalk’R

August 20, 2026

The Bobby Garland Crappie Baits Slab Stalk’R will catch slabs if finicky crappie aren’t eating the Baby Shad.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Teams around the globe compete in Blue Marlin World Cup Championship

August 5, 2026

The winner-take-all Blue Marlin World Cup is held each year on July 4. Entrants fish for 8 hours in their chosen time zone.

INSHORE FISHING

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

August 10, 2026

Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.

Head to Black Bay, Bay Eloi and Breton Sound for August trout

August 6, 2026

The speckled trout will move into the various islands and structures in Black Bay, like Stone Island, Lonesome, Iron Banks and more.

White trout get no respect

August 21, 2026

White trout are a great way to stock up the freezer before spring rolls back around. There’s no daily bag limit.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Drawdown for aquatic vegetation control scheduled on Vernon Lake

August 19, 2026

The LDWF has scheduled a drawdown for parish/state/landowner maintenance, fish habitat improvement and vegetation control on Vernon Lake.

RECIPES

Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs

August 11, 2026

These Wild Hog Tortilla Kebabs are crispy, smoky and packed with flavor. They are a great meal after a day spent working the land.

FIELD NOTES

Louisiana hunting numbers are trending upward

July 24, 2026

Louisiana hunting participation has risen modestly compared to 10 years ago. Deer harvest numbers have risen at a higher rate.