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New speck regs for Louisiana starting Nov. 20th

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Catch Cormier

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has officially published the change in spotted seatrout (speckled trout) regulations. They will go into effect Monday, November 20th. According to biologists, these new regulations will allow the Spawning Potential Ratio of specks to … Continue reading →

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LWC approves new spotted seatrout regs

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Catch Cormier

At their monthly meeting on Thursday, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission voted on a final amendment to their speckled trout Notice of Intent (NOI) to change regulations to reduce the harvest of speckled trout – and thus bring their … Continue reading →

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A Great Day for Louisiana Redfish!

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Catch Cormier

At the July 6th meeting of the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission meeting, over two dozen fly fishing guides and nearly a dozen other conservationists helped pack the meeting room, for the purpose of speaking out on a proposed NOI … Continue reading →

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GCC discusses red drum changes with LDWF biologists

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Catch Cormier

This week, the FFI Gulf Coast Council held a phone conference with marine biologists from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with regards to the current stock assessment of red drum in Louisiana. Discussed in detail were potential management proposals … Continue reading →

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Alabama implements new speckled trout limits. Is Louisiana next?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Catch Cormier

On Saturday, the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board approved changes to size and creel limits on spotted seatrout (speckled trout) and flounder. Previously the daily bag limit for trout was 10 with a minimum size of 14 inches. Under the new … Continue reading →

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