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August 3, 2026

The August 2026 Issue

Hot August bassin’  |  Hunting blinds 101  |  Rigolets redfish  |

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First-class trout fishing at the Chandeleur Islands

FEATURES

Rigolets redfish

July 24, 2026

When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.

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.

HUNTING

Anatomy of a deer skull

July 28, 2026

The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.

BASS FISHING

Summer bass tactics for Toledo Bend

August 2, 2026

August fishing techniques and patterns for bass and crappie on Toledo Bend aren’t much different than in July.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Tickfaw State Park

July 24, 2026

Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 12, 2026

July 27, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through July 12, 2026 indicate that 659,232 pounds, or 74.7%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action

July 24, 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

July 24, 2026

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

Angler boats Louisiana’s potential new No. 4 tripletail on “backup trip”

July 8, 2026

Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.

PHOTO CONTEST

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents investigating fatal boating incident in St. James Parish

July 31, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents are investigating a fatal boating incident that occurred in St. James Parish on July 25.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 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

Tickfaw State Park

July 24, 2026

Whether visitors are interested in camping, paddling, hiking, wildlife viewing or simply relaxing in nature, Tickfaw State Park delivers.

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