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LWFC Commission Considers Commercial Net Season on False River

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:57:03 -0500

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission during their February 2 monthly meeting took action to establish a recurring commercial net season on False River in Pointe Coupee Parish. The proposed action would remove the current net ban and allow the use of specified nets to allow commercial fishermen the opportunity to utilize the resource. A commercial season will allow for removal of undesirable rough fish.

White Lake Fishing Lottery Applications Available

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:33:31 -0500

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for fishing permit access to the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area (WCA) between March 15 and Aug. 15, 2012.

Louisiana Announces 2012 Commercial Season for Non-Sandbar Large Coastal Sharks

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:48:51 -0500

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announces the 2012 commercial season for Non-Sandbar Large Coastal Sharks will open in Louisiana waters on February 15.

In the spring, the commercial and recreational seasons for the harvest of all sharks in Louisiana waters will close from 12:01 a.m. April 1, 2012 until 12:01 p.m. July 1, 2012, due to an existing fixed closure to protect shark pupping.

La. Greater Amberjack Commercial Season Closed

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:23:28 -0400

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries closed the 2011 Greater Amberjack commercial season yesterday, October 19 at 11:59 p.m. in all Louisiana waters. The season will remain closed until January 1, 2012 at 12:01 a.m.

New Study Documents BP Oil's Impact on Common Baitfish in Gulf

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:28:47 -0400

New Orleans, LA - A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences documents the effect of BP oil on Gulf killifish. This minnow-like wetlands fish, also known as bull minnow or cacahoe, is a critical part of the Gulf's food chain and are a commonly used baitfish.

LDWF Reminds Residents to Report Storm Related Fish Kills

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:19:19 -0400

Officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) are reminding residents in areas that may be impacted by Tropical Storm Lee that fish kills may occur as a result of the storm. Residents who encounter a fish kill are encouraged to call 1-800-442-2511 immediately to report this fish kill.

Louisiana Officials Continue to Investigate Pearl River Fish Kill

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:37:03 -0400

Louisiana officials continue to investigate the impacts of the Temple-Inland discharge of "black liquor" on the Pearl River's fisheries resources. Numerous levels of assessment are underway by the Louisiana departments of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Health and Hospitals (DHH), and Environmental Quality (DEQ), including seafood safety testing, waterbody quality tests, testing of private water wells, evaluation of baseline species and efforts to determine the of effects on fish and other aquatic life as a result of the wastewater discharge that occurred on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. State officials continue to work together to assess the incident impact and long-term recovery plans.

LDWF Biologists Continue to Investigate Crab Mortalities in Lake Borgne

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:32:03 -0400

Fisheries biologists with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) are investigating reports of crab mortalities by fishermen in Lake Borgne. The reports, which began on Sunday, August 21, were made by commercial fishermen pulling dead fish and crabs from traps through much of the lake. Initial reports indicate that areas of hypoxia, as a result of limited exchange of oxygen from the surface to the bottom layers of the water column, are the cause of these mortalities.

LDWF Commission Approves Online Application Process for Oyster Harvester Permits

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:27:04 -0400

Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission Approves Online Application Process for Oyster Harvester Permits in Lake Calcasieu

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has passed a motion amending the rules by which Oyster Harvester Permits are issued for Lake Calcasieu. As required by Act 329 of the 2011 Louisiana Legislative Session, anyone seeking to commercially harvest oysters in Lake Calcasieu must have one of 126 special Oyster Harvester Permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Spring Shrimp Season to Close in Remainder of Zone 3

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:02:21 -0400

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced the 2011 spring inshore shrimp season will close at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 23 in the following areas within Shrimp Management Zone 3:

LDWF Announces Shrimp Closures, Map Corrections

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:32:16 -0400

The earlier maps posted to the LDWF website did not include additional areas near Lake Borgne and in Calcasieu Lake that will close to shrimping.

July 15, 2011 - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced the 2011 spring inshore shrimp season in portions of Shrimp Management Zones 1 and 3 and all of Zone 2 will close at 6 a.m. Monday, July 18.

Local Anglers Take Home Top Prize at Louisiana Saltwater Series Fishing Tournament

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:19:31 -0400

Last Saturday, the second annual Louisiana Saltwater Series made its third stop on the tournament trail at Sweetwater Marina in Delacroix, La., with 44 boats entered and over $7,000 awarded in cash prizes.

Louisiana Boaters Can Take Free Boating Safety Course at Home

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:08:14 -0400

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is now offering a new online boating safety course provided by the BoatUS Foundation. The course can be found at www.BoatUS.org or www.wlf.louisiana.gov/boating/courses.

Free Fishing Weekend Provides Opportunity to Enjoy Louisiana's Outdoors

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:35:32 -0400

Louisiana's "Free Fishing Weekend" provides a great opportunity for Louisiana citizens and visitors to enjoy the state's bountiful fisheries resources on June 11 and 12.

The event is part of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) efforts to attract more participants into the ranks of licensed fishermen. Fishing license fees support LDWF's conservation efforts including habitat management.

New Study Confirms Significant Land Loss Along Louisiana Coast

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:43:45 -0400

LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA - Coastal Louisiana has lost more than 1.2 million acres in the past 78 years, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center. The study analyzed wetland changes from 1932 to 2010 and provides a more accurate picture than previously available.