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LDWF has indicated that 720,127 pounds, or 80.4%, of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational allocation has now been landed.
Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend is an opportunity for residents and visitors to fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license.
Jimmy Jett, a father of five, was fishing with friends when he fell overboard off the Louisiana coast on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Planning on going fishing in Louisiana? Here's what to know about getting a fishing license.
Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend is an opportunity for residents and visitors to fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license.
Forgetting your commercial fishing permits and licenses at home when heading to the lake or boat launch may soon be a thing ...
Fishers and seafood providers in Louisiana can now access several commercial licenses through the LA Wallet app, making it ...
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released a report in late May comparing the state's hunting and fishing license fees to other states. According to the audit, Louisiana has not raised prices ...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reminds anglers that if they purchase their fishing license now it will be good until June 30, 2021. That’s 13 months. While current licenses ...
Fishing licenses are required in Louisiana for freshwater fishing and can be purchased online or at LDWF Headquarters for a $17 fee for residents.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced its annual Free Fishing Weekend dates. Anyone can fish for free in Louisiana starting Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12. Louisiana ...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced dates for its annual Free Fishing Weekend 2022.