Anglers over the age of 16 are required to have a Basic Fishing License in order to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters. In Louisiana, a Basic Fishing license for residents costs $17 and a ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Fishing is a popular American summer pastime, especially in Sportsman’s Paradise. A basic fishing license is needed before casting a line in the water. The license ...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, in partnership with Oil and Gas Park, is hosting a free, family-friendly ...

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has taken early steps to adjust a buffer zone that would allow commercial menhaden fishing closer to the state’s coastline, reigniting the industry’s ...

This article is brought to you by the Louisiana Commercial Fishing Coalition LLC. As Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry prepares for the 2025 season, beginning Monday, April 21, fishermen, their ...

While the temperatures are comfortable for the next month or two, and football season has ended for kids, break out those rods and reels to make some family memories. It's time to get out and fish.

Down here in Louisiana, fishing isn’t just about the fight or the photo. It’s about filling the freezer. While our primary focus might be targeting bass, sac-a-lait (crappie), or bream, there’s one ...

State officials seek to remove fishing restrictions for two types of sharks in Louisiana waters. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Commission are collecting public comments on a ...

Louisiana is hosting free National Hunting and Fishing Day events Saturday, Sept. 26. Gov. Jeff Landry promoted the events, highlighting hunting and fishing as important Louisiana traditions. The ...

State commissioners at a packed meeting in Baton Rouge on Thursday approved a proposal to ease some regulations on Louisiana's controversial menhaden fishing industry while adding additional ...

As Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry prepares for the 2025 season, beginning Monday, April 21, fishermen, their families, and local communities are gathering for the annual Blessing of the Fleet.