Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

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

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

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

LDWF biologists work to restore critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend

June 1, 2026

LDWF Inland Fisheries biologists are working to restore critical fish habitat on Toledo Bend by planting native submersed aquatic vegetation.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 17, 2026

May 31, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through May 17, 2026 indicate that 97,049 pounds, or 11%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

A closer look at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA

June 24, 2026

Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area consists of 33,488 acres of mostly marsh. It is located 15 miles south of Houma.

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.

Ten-year-old catches trophy trout in Hopedale

June 7, 2026

Parker Wozniak was fishing in Hopedale with his father, AJ Wozniak, when he got a 7.2-pound speckled trout.

PHOTO CONTEST
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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF agents cite two subjects in North Central Louisiana

June 25, 2026

LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for their alleged roles in violating turkey hunting regulations in Winn and Caldwell parishes.

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.