Known affectionately to locals as ‘Big Lake,’ southwest Louisiana’s Calcasieu Lake hosts some of the Bayou State’s finest speckled trout fishing. We’ll show you where to tap into the action
“There are more fish in one acre of Big Lake than there are in most other entire lakes.”
Whether it’s quantity or quality you’re after, Louisiana offers a range of waters on which whiskerfish are ready to tangle. The question is: Are you? (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Known affectionately to locals as ‘Big Lake,’ southwest Louisiana’s Calcasieu Lake hosts some of the Bayou State’s finest speckled trout fishing. We’ll show you where to tap into the action. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
On Louisiana's spring crappie scene, one trend's obvious: Smaller is better. Tie on the tiniest bait you can find, and the action will be sure to follow. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Protected from wicked spring winds and loaded with hungry redfish, the Intracoastal Waterway offers Bayou State anglers more than a convenient travel route. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Hankering for a honeyhole slap full of slabs? Then look no farther: We’ve compiled a roster of 25 prime Bayou State waters whose crappie fishing promises the extraordinary this year. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Three years after the devastation wrought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Louisiana’s bass population is on the road to recovery -- a sure sign of fine fishing to come. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Louisiana is known as the “Sportsman’s Paradise” for a reason. From bayous to big water, here’s your guide to 12 months of fantastic angling action. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Older bucks love to head for thick river bottoms when the pressure mounts. And the Pelican State has no shortage of that type of terrain to challenge hunters! (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
The marshes and bayous of Louisiana are chock-full of speckled trout. You just need to know how and where to find them. (August 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Oil rigs are hard to beat as structures to fish around for king mackerel, red snappers, grouper and a number of other saltwater sportfish. (June 2007) ... [+] Full Article
The LDWF’s spring lottery hunts offer kids -- and adults -- prime opportunities for bagging legitimately laudable longbeards. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Deer season’s not over yet -- at least, not for bowhunters. Here’s a run-down of the hottest spots for stick and string in the Sportsman’s Paradise.(January 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Change is good -- except when it comes to geese. How can you change your tactics and get your fill of the Bayou State's specks and snows again? (December 2007) ... [+] Full Article
This season, Bayou State hunters will confront changes in regulations, season dates and schedules -- but we can still tell you where to find the whitetails. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Cameron Parish has thousands of acres of lakes and marsh that are perfect for ambushing all species of ducks and geese. ( January 2007) ... [+] Full Article