The August 2026 Issue

Two up-and-coming young bass anglers, Cole Watkins and Brantley Broussard, are headed to the state championship.

With lowered bag limits on trout and redfish, freshwater catfish are often a welcome addition to a kayak anglers’ fish bags.

While our elected leaders don’t always hit the mark on resource management, in the case of Gulf red snapper seasons, they got it right.

The LDWF Lake Charles Office will temporarily close to the public during portions of the Chennault International Airshow in August.

This pan-seared speckled trout dish combines fresh fish and ripe produce and gives you an option that is not deep frying.

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.