The August 2026 Issue
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Anatomy of a deer skull
July 28, 2026The head of the deer receives all the sights, sounds and smells on the landscape and processes this information in a matter of seconds.
Hot August bassin’
July 24, 2026August 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.
INSHORE FISHING
As late summer water temperatures rise, go deeper at Golden Meadow
August 3, 2026According to Eddie Berthelot, Jr. with Spots & Specks Charters, speckled trout go into the larger, deeper bays and lakes in August.
Rigolets redfish
July 24, 2026When monster spawning redfish move in from offshore, they pass through Lake Borgne and proceed through the Rigolets.
Calcasieu Lake’s searing hot redfish action
August 10, 2026Capt. Erik Rue said everything from slot reds to bull reds can be caught at Calcasieu Lake from the coast north to the saltwater barrier.