A n unassuming fishing village less than 40 minutes south of Lafayette, amid the fertile marshlands of south Louisiana, is one of the Gulf Coast's best destinations for fresh seafood, along with a ...

Jean Lafitte, a village named after Louisiana’s most infamous pirate, has plenty of attractions that set the town apart. The inland saltwater fishing is phenomenal, with redfish and speckled ...

An indigenous fishing and trapping village accessible only by boat — a 5-mile trip from Golden Meadow — Fala is thought to have been settled in the 1800s by members of French-speaking ...

For commercial fishermen and those who depend on the bayou, little money is coming in one year after the destructive forces of Ida – a Category 4 storm that made matters worse for Louisiana’s ...

Fishing and the seafood industry are closely tied to Louisiana identity, providing not only a livelihood but a cultural interconnection between those in coastal communities.

Louisiana is referred to as a "Sportsman's Paradise," and fishing is a popular pastime in the state. Here's what to know about fishing licenses.

Louisiana residents and non-residents under the age of 16 don't need to have a fishing license. Also, residents born before June 1, 1940, who've lived in Louisiana for six months or more are ...

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 ...