THREE RIVERS — In Louisiana, a “lagniappe” is something offered as an unexpected gift or benefit. But for a few fortunate anglers at Choke Canyon Reservoir, the “lagniappe” of the lake is gaspergou.

THREE RIVERS — The gaspergou run is on at Choke Canyon Reservoir, although apparently only a select few anglers seem to appreciate the chunky freshwater drum that are both good fighters and good ...

I grew up among men who knew game fish by sight, fight, texture and taste. I learned about carp, various gar and smallmouth buffalo, too. One of my dad’s deacons would call for a celebration if he ...

"Texas Parks and Wildlife Department information specialist Larry Hodge was fishing at Lake Texoma when he hooked this gaspergou, more formally known as freshwater drum. The fish fought so hard that ...

Fishing as of late has been good on the Trinity River. My oldest son John Glen has been doing some night fishing there and has been making some good catches. Presently, gaspergou and catfish have been ...

The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries issued a series of updates regarding six existing fish consumption advisories. The State issues precautionary ...

The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries on Friday issued a series of fish consumption advisories for six bodies of water. These most recent advisories ...

In this episode, John visits the famous Tony’s Seafood Market in Baton Rouge and learns the secrets behind their success. John picks up a beautiful Gaspergou and travels to New Orleans with his friend ...

If there is one overwhelming reason hundreds of thousands of Louisianans like to fish is because they like to eat their catches. Is there anything better than a weekend fish fry? Gatherings of family ...

The Louisiana Departments of Health, Environmental Quality, and Wildlife and Fisheries today issue a series of updates to six existing fish consumption advisories. The State has issued precautionary ...