News

As Louisiana’s menhaden fishing industry prepares for the 2025 season, beginning Monday, April 21, fishermen, their families, ...
Discover Louisiana's highest 'mountain' for a unique hiking experience, where stunning views await on this charming, ...
An 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 ...
Trump signed an executive order to allow commercial fishing within a Marine Protected Area. Are there protected areas within ...
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 ...
In the 1980s, Louisiana’s menhaden industry operated more than 80 vessels and 11 processing plants. However, due to economic pressures and industry consolidation, only two fishing companies ...
Protected no-fishing zones within Louisiana's Gulf waters Portions of Louisiana's Gulf Coast and offshore waters are protected from commercial fishing, these areas include a nearshore buffer and ...