Follow the shrimp for spring specks

FEATURES

Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

May 22, 2026

In the fertile waters around Port Fourchon, practically any fish might hit a bait at any moment. Stay flexible and be prepared.

Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout

May 22, 2026

Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.

HUNTING

What are deer eating?

May 22, 2026

Develop a program to improve your property’s deer forage if your goal is to have quality whitetails with nice antlers and good body weights.

BASS FISHING

College angler overcomes obstacles to have great senior season

May 22, 2026

Champ Morales of Livingston had a great senior season on the Southeastern Louisiana University Fishing Team with teammate Grayson Aguillard.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake Claiborne State Park

May 22, 2026

Many people stay at Lake Claiborne State Park to fish Lake Claiborne. It is one of the most popular lakes for catching hybrid striped bass.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Recreational red snapper landings for the 2026 opening weekend

May 19, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through May 3, 2026 indicate that 8,307 pounds were landed during the first three days of the season.

INSHORE FISHING

Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

May 22, 2026

In the fertile waters around Port Fourchon, practically any fish might hit a bait at any moment. Stay flexible and be prepared.

Make Delacroix your June trout destination

May 22, 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.

Topwater fishing for spring trout

May 17, 2026

Kayak anglers that do not use topwater lures are missing out on some of the most exciting kayak fishing there is.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Louisiana launches statewide Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force initiative

May 23, 2026

The Louisiana Youth ATV/UTV Safety Task Force was formed to reduce preventable crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

RECIPES

Wild Turkey Noodle Soup

May 10, 2026

With turkey season wrapping up around the state, this Wild Turkey Noodle Soup recipe is a good way to utilize your harvest.

FIELD NOTES

A closer look at Pointe-aux-Chenes WMA

May 22, 2026

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