Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

FEATURES

Hot days can still produce fast action for speckled trout

May 22, 2026

Even on the hottest days, anglers might find fast action. They just need to look for the trout and try different baits, methods and depths.

What are deer eating?

May 22, 2026

Develop a program to improve your property’s deer forage if your goal is to have quality whitetails with nice antlers and good body weights.

HUNTING

Squirrel Empanadas

June 14, 2026

Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough.

BASS FISHING

Boyce angler lands well-traveled Toledo Bend bass

June 15, 2026

Tyler Medica of Boyce holds the 11.90-pound bass he caught on June 5 at Toledo Bend. It was previously caught Feb. 7 at 13.1 pounds.

FRESHWATER FISHING

Tchefuncte River blue catfish

May 22, 2026

Mike Jones knows Tchefuncte River spawning blue catfish will move out of the shallows in June and head for the deeper holes.

OFFSHORE FISHING

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through May 17, 2026

May 31, 2026

The red snapper landings estimate through May 17, 2026 indicate that 97,049 pounds, or 11%, has been landed.

INSHORE FISHING

Many opportunities in the fertile waters around Fourchon

May 22, 2026

In the fertile waters around Port Fourchon, practically any fish might hit a bait at any moment. Stay flexible and be prepared.

A kayaker’s guide to fishing live shrimp

June 16, 2026

Head out on your next kayak fishing trip with a supply of live shrimp and your odds of success increase greatly.

Ten-year-old catches trophy trout in Hopedale

June 7, 2026

Parker Wozniak was fishing in Hopedale with his father, AJ Wozniak, when he got a 7.2-pound speckled trout.

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NEWS BREAKERS

LDWF Enforcement Division investigating fatal boating incident in Iberia Parish

June 17, 2026

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents are investigating a fatal single-vessel boating incident in Iberia Parish.

RECIPES

Squirrel Empanadas

June 14, 2026

Squirrel meat is rich, lean, and perfect for braising low and slow — especially when paired with roasted potatoes and flaky empanada dough.

FIELD NOTES

Lake Claiborne State Park

May 22, 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.