Follow the shrimp for spring specks

FEATURES

Fishing reefs to rigs at Cocodrie

April 24, 2026

The early summer months are prime time for good to excellent speckled trout fishing out of Cocodrie. It needs to be put on your bucket list.

Follow the shrimp for spring specks

April 24, 2026

It’s May in Louisiana, and the brown shrimp are beginning their move out of the marsh, setting the stage for some amazing trout fishing.

HUNTING

Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season to open May 2

April 29, 2026

The Louisiana spring squirrel hunting season begins Saturday, May 2, and runs through May 24, the LDWF announced.

BASS FISHING

Shreveport angler lands, then releases potential Cross Lake record bass

April 16, 2026

Eddie Hyatt of Shreveport caught a 15.24-pound bass at Cross Lake while fishing with Rex Moncrief on April 7.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Channel catfish are a great target for young anglers

April 4, 2026

Taking kids fishing teaches you valuable lessons on patience and may give you some perspective on the true value of a day on the water.

OFFSHORE FISHING

Ready for red snapper

April 24, 2026

Sportsmen should find excellent red snapper action all along the Louisiana coast when the season opens on May 1, 2026.

INSHORE FISHING

Follow the shrimp for spring specks

April 24, 2026

It’s May in Louisiana, and the brown shrimp are beginning their move out of the marsh, setting the stage for some amazing trout fishing.

CCA Louisiana, CITGO, and LDWF announce two new artificial reefs in the Lake Charles area

April 28, 2026

CCA Louisiana, joined by CITGO and the LDWF, announced today the construction of two new nearshore artificial reefs along Louisiana’s coast.

Topwater fishing for spring trout

April 24, 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

Agents cite subject for turkey hunting violations on Pomme de Terre WMA

May 3, 2026

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a subject for alleged turkey hunting violations in Avoyelles Parish.

RECIPES

Surf and Turf Carpaccio

April 12, 2026

This carpaccio takes that classic surf and turf concept in a lighter direction, pairing raw venison and fresh wahoo.

FIELD NOTES

Fifteen-year-old archer is on a roll

April 9, 2026

Archer Caleb Sallinger of Alexandria, a freshman at Bolton High School, got his new PB, 291, during the Oak Hill Bullseye Tournament.