Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

FEATURES

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.

Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

June 19, 2026

Whether fishing the shallow marsh ponds, bays or nearshore waters under petroleum platforms, Venice provides incredible action.

HUNTING

Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent

June 22, 2026

Zone Realtree Picaridin Insect Repellent will defend you from disease-carrying mosquitoes, ticks, gnats and no see-ums for up to 12 hours.

BASS FISHING

Summer fishing is special at Wallace Lake

May 31, 2026

Summer bass fishing on Wallace Lake isn’t about beating the heat. It’s about understanding how the fish use it.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Bayou Segnette State Park

May 28, 2026

Bayou Segnette State Park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities and visitors can enjoy the Louisiana swamps and marshes.

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

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.

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.

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.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Agents cite Slidell man for selling fish illegally

June 23, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents cited a subject for an allegedly selling fish illegally on May 30 in St. Tammany Parish.

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

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.