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July 2, 2026

The July 2026 Issue

Bastian Island summer trout destination | Crank up on summer crappie | Sight casting tripletail

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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

Summer bassin’ on the Sabine River

June 9, 2026

Anglers have been consistently reeling in bass out on the Sabine River, a good sign for what’s ahead when June rolls around.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

June 19, 2026

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

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

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.

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.

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.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agent receives Charter Boat Enforcement award at July commission meeting

July 1, 2026

A LDWF enforcement agent was the recipient of a Louisiana Charter Boat Association (LCBA) award at the LWFC meeting on July 1 in Baton Rouge.

RECIPES

Squirrel Empanadas

June 14, 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

June 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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