The industrial-scale menhaden fishing off Louisiana's coast has sparked calls for tighter regulations from recreational anglers and conservationists.

Beginning June 20, there will be new harvest and size limit restrictions on Louisiana’s popular redfish for the first time since the 1980s. The new regulations are being implemented to improve the ...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has declared that new restrictions on Red Drum size and daily catch limits will be enforced starting June 20. The new regulations are: Daily ...

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has declared that new restrictions on Red Drum size and daily catch limits will be enforced starting June 20. The new regulations are: Daily ...

Representatives of the influential recreational fishing group, the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana, say they prefer a four-fish total over the three in the current proposal.

While a fishing license is not required, all fishing regulations, including size, season, catch limits, and gear restrictions will remain in effect during Free Fishing Weekend.

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will reconsider regulations to halt the decline in the state's iconic redfish population following a legislative oversight hearing on Tuesday.