Mississippi River Delta offers incredible fishing opportunities

FEATURES

Crank up the dial on summer crappie

July 1, 2026

Crappie are notorious for being super selective about artificial baits, and summertime normally only makes them even more difficult to catch.

Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination

July 1, 2026

What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.

HUNTING

LDWF releases 2026-27 hunting regulation online pamphlet

July 17, 2026

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has released its 2026-27 hunting regulation pamphlet online at the LDWF website.

BASS FISHING

Bass patterns to use at the Bend

June 29, 2026

If this month is anything like past Julys at Toledo Bend, it’ll be a pretty darned good month for bass fishing.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Lake Claiborne State Park

June 26, 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

Reader Report: Snowy grouper surprise

July 20, 2026

Troy Kirgan of Illinois hooked a giant 67-pound snowy grouper out of Venice while on board Joey Coco’s 34-foot Freeman.

INSHORE FISHING

Bastian Island is a prime summer trout destination

July 1, 2026

What makes Bastian Island different from most speckled trout destinations in South Louisiana is its versatility.

Angler boats Louisiana’s potential new No. 4 tripletail on “backup trip”

July 8, 2026

Ryan Stogner of Walker was fishing with Fish Venice Charters when he caught a 37-pound tripletail, which could be the new No. 4 in the state.

Lightning can strike anyone, anywhere at anytime

July 21, 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.

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NEWS BREAKERS

Student completes the LDWF Enforcement Division Internship Program

July 21, 2026

The LDWF recognized a Louisiana college student who recently completed the agency’s Enforcement Internship Program.

RECIPES

Pan-seared speckled trout with cherry tomatoes

July 6, 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

July 21, 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.