The May 2026 Issue
FEATURES
Tchefuncte River blue catfish
May 22, 2026Mike Jones knows Tchefuncte River spawning blue catfish will move out of the shallows in June and head for the deeper holes.
Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout
May 22, 2026Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.
INSHORE FISHING
Protect yourself from Vibrio Vulnificus
May 22, 2026The more algae blooms, the more Vibrio Vulnificus bacteria grows and the more dangerous it becomes in coastal waters.
Redfish chasing bait in the Mississippi River Delta
May 14, 2026The weather didn’t deter the anglers gathered at Mike Frenette’s Redfish Lodge of Louisiana in Venice Marina.
A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp
May 22, 2026Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly.