Louisiana Fishing Regulations
Are you familiar with the fishing regulation in Louisiana?
It is never a bad idea to check it again before your next outing.
Louisiana Fishing License
Purchasing a fishing license you are helping to preserve the environment and also ensure that future generations can enjoy fishing as you are.
Among other things, your fishing license fees support fisheries and hatcheries management, education programs about fishing and conservation, protection of endangered species.
Here it is where you can get your fishing license.
Links to Louisiana Government Agencies
Here are a few websites of Louisiana's agencies involved in regulation and conservation.
Louisiana Fishing News
Check out what is the latest fishing buzz in Louisiana.
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Bass fishing as competitive sport?
- The House Education Committee unanimously approved a resolution this past week that could lead to competitive bass fishing tournaments for Louisiana’s high schools. Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 is expected to gain final passage by the full ...
- Houma Courier
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- 5/19/2013 6:49:24 AM
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Bass fishing as competitive sport?
- ... Committee unanimously approved a resolution this past week that could lead to competitive bass fishing tournaments for Louisiana’s high schools. Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 is expected to gain final passage by the full House this week.
- Daily Comet
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- 5/19/2013 2:10:14 AM
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Ask a Scientist: How do fish breathe?
- At the same time fish give off carbon dioxide as a waste ... water supports gills and keeps them separated for better oxygen transfer, try to see if you can float the next time you are in a pool. This is easier to do if you fill your lungs as ...
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/18/2013 5:06:12 PM
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HOOKED ON PRIZES; Bi-state fishing contest begins May 25
- The CCA Louisiana Statewide Tournament and Angler’s Rodeo (STAR) begins its 19th year of competition on Saturday, May 25. One of the largest, and richest saltwater fishing tournaments in the country, offering over $500,000 in prizes, STAR ...
- Eunice News
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- 5/17/2013 2:51:23 PM
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Crappie fishing keeps getting better at Priest
- MURFREESBORO — This is the time of the year when fishing is outstanding. Percy Priest Lake over the past few days has been producing loads of crappie and also a large number of bass. On a recent trip to Percy Priest Lake, Mike Scott and his ...
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/17/2013 12:03:45 AM
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Sheriff puts fishing boat up for auction
- HOUMA — The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office is offering its 38-foot-long fishing boat for sale on the online auction site eBay. The Courier reports the starting bid is $180,000. The auction ends May 18. Since taking office, Sheriff Jerry ...
- News-Star
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- 5/14/2013 6:33:52 AM
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Fishing Report: Hearts and prayers go out to Menard family
- Lightning claims the lives of numerous sportsmen each year and records show more lives are lost to lightning in the USA than hurricanes and tornadoes combined. At Hackberry Rod and Gun, Capt. Buddy Oakes said anglers last week continue to bring ...
- Lake Charles American Press
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- 5/13/2013 11:53:00 PM
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Fishing club open to new members
- Well Hooked Bass Club (WHBC) was started in 2012 by a handful of experienced anglers with a vision slightly different than the norm. Staying true to their philosophy to make the club less committal and more professional has attracted bass fishermen and ...
- jenningsdailynews.net
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- 5/9/2013 3:58:08 PM
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Researchers find oil impacts in developing fish
- “Although the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has passed the attention of most of the nation ... problems in fish. Galvez said scientists chose the killifish because they're abundant and important in the marsh food chain, providing a meal for ...
- Daily Comet
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- 5/9/2013 8:55:48 AM
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Researchers find oil impacts in developing fish
- Oil exposure caused serious effects including heart defects, delayed hatching, reduced overall hatching and general listlessness in killifish, according to new research from scientists at Louisiana State University, University of California ...
- Houma Courier
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- 5/9/2013 1:24:50 AM
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Study: Fish oil's work against heart attacks limited
- Eating fish is good for your heart, but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found. The work makes clearer who does and does not benefit from .
- The Daily Advertiser
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- 5/8/2013 11:15:59 PM
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Discover Rutherford: Walter Hill offers good fishing, country cooking
- WALTER HILL — The roaring sound of a rushing river gets louder as Tommy Gaither makes his way down to the edge of the Stones River near the Walter Hill Dam on a sunny Wednesday morning. With the sun at his back and fishing rod and pail full of minnows in .
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/6/2013 9:30:59 PM
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A grand time fishing, courtesy of Mr. Bream
- Bream fishing seems to have finally picked up this spring. Spring has been a bit slow in coming — or at least staying. Friday was a prime example. It’s been great bream fishing weather one day, then cold fronts cool the water or rains muddy it up. But ...
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/5/2013 6:18:53 PM
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A grand time fishing, courtesy of Mr. Bream
- Bream fishing seems to have finally picked up this spring. Spring has been a bit slow in coming — or at least staying. Friday was a prime example. It’s been great bream fishing weather one day, then cold fronts cool the water or rains muddy it up. But ...
- News-Star
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- 5/5/2013 11:30:52 AM
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UL-Monroe's Preuett took crazy trip to top of collegiate fishing world
- University of Louisiana at Monroe fisherman Brett Preuett was nearly despondent. He and partner Paul Clark, playing catch-up at the FLW College Fishing National Championship weekend tournament on Beaver Lake in Arkansas, had only managed to ...
- Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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- 5/3/2013 12:30:30 PM
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Wild Ride: Preuett took crazy trip to top of collegiate fishing world
- University of Louisiana at Monroe fisherman Brett Preuett was nearly despondent. He and partner Paul Clark, playing catch-up at the FLW College Fishing National Championship weekend tournament on Beaver Lake in Arkansas, had only managed to catch four fish
- Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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- 5/3/2013 7:44:10 AM
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Fishing Report
- BLACK BAYOU: Bream are bedded and hitting worms and crickets. A few crappie are being caught on jigs around grass and trees. Bass are fair on lizards. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707. CANEY LAKE: Bluegills are getting ...
- The Daily Advertiser
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- 5/3/2013 2:43:32 AM
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Fish populations off America's coasts continue rising
- Red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico, yellowtail flounder off southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic, and coho salmon in the Pacific Northwest were among stocks upgraded by the government based on fish counts that showed significant growth in 2012.
- Daily Comet
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- 5/3/2013 12:06:03 AM
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WildRide: Preuett took crazy trip to top of collegiate fishing world
- University of Louisiana at Monroe fisherman Brett Preuett was nearly despondent. He and partner Paul Clark, playing catch-up at the FLW College Fishing National Championship weekend tournament on Beaver Lake in Arkansas, had only managed to ...
- Alexandria Daily Town Talk
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- 5/2/2013 9:42:53 PM
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Trout Unlimited to host annual youth fishing derby on May 11 in Elmira
- ELMIRA — The Catharine Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited will sponsor its 25th annual Ed Pariso Kids Fishing Day from 7 a.m. until noon May 11 at Eldridge Lake in Elmira. The derby is open to all youth up to age 15, and participants must be ...
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/2/2013 9:14:15 PM
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Fishing report: May 2
- Some smallmouth are being caught in the backs of the creeks. Try swim baits and jigs. Cheatham: Crappie are being caught in large numbers on minnows in about 15 feet of water. Look for brush. Largemouth bass bite is best later in the day on ...
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/2/2013 10:08:31 AM
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Natchitoches to host first fishing expo Saturday
- Jeff Guerin: A professional guide on the Little Missouri River at Murfressboro, Ark. He knows every turn of the river and will share his expertise on fish the various waters and hatches. Catch Cormier: Fishing from Kayak and Canoe by Catch ...
- Shreveport Times
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- 5/1/2013 4:33:16 AM
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St. Thomas annual fish fry May 4
- St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 3706 Bon Aire Dr., Monroe will hold the "Back to the Bayou Annual Fish Fry" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 4. Entertainment will be furnished by the church music group, "Back Pew Pickers" for the enjoyment of the attendees.
- News-Star
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- 4/27/2013 1:56:22 PM
Louisiana Guides/Outfitters
Want to learn a new fishing technique or need some help for you next outing? Check out one of the guide/outfitter services listed below.
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Louisiana Fishing Clubs
Want to join an interest group near you?
Look up the following list of fishing clubs in Louisiana.
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