Welcome to Louisiana Fisheries Forward
A voluntary education and training program from the
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and Louisiana Sea Grant College Program at LSU.
Latest News
Check out the latest news and updates
The Council Asks for Recommendations on Ways to Conserve our Nation’s Waters
May 7, 2021The President of the United States recently signed an Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad. The Executive Order aims to place the climate crisis at the forefront of the Nation’s foreign policy and national security planning. Section 216 of the Executive Order: Conserving our Nation’s Land…
Artificial Reef Program Reminds Shrimpers of Reef Locations in Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound
May 7, 2021The Lake Borgne, Grand Banks, West Karako Bay, and Cabbage Reef artificial reef sites were established in April 2020. Buoys were placed at each reef site at the time of deployment but are currently missing. LDWF is working to replace the buoys on these reefs and reminds shrimpers to be…
Opening Dates for the 2021 Spring Inshore Shrimp Season
May 7, 2021The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has set the opening dates for the state inshore waters based on information provided by Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) biologists and public comments. The Commission action sets the opening date of the spring inshore shrimp season as follows: All Louisiana inshore…
Upcoming Fisher Events
Check out our workshops and events
Oyster Task Force to Meet May 11
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm @ New Orleans Lakefront Airport Learn More
Oyster Task Force Coastal Restoration Committee to Meet May 11
09:30 am - 12:00 pm @ New Orleans Lakefront Airport Learn More
