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  • More than 600 catfish seized in illegal fishing bust on Mississippi River

    August 5, 2022 10:40 AM

    BURAS - Five men are on the hook for fines and possible jail time after wildlife agents caught them with several hundred catfish along the Mississippi River on Wednesday. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said agents found the men, all from Mississippi, fishing on a levee near... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Some post-Mardi Gras relief

    March 4, 2022 4:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The capital area kicked off Lent with its first price dip of the 2022 crawfish season. The average price of boiled crawdads was down more than 30 cents, down to $5.79 per pound according to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index. The cost for live crawfish also... more »
  • Young girl released from hospital after suffering shark bite

    June 28, 2021 3:57 PM

    OCEAN ISLE BEACH - A 7-year-old girl has been treated and released from the hospital after her leg was bitten by a shark off the coast of North Carolina. Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith said the girl was bitten around 11 a.m. Sunday. Smith told ABC News... more »
  • Piranha found in LSU lakes; officials investigating whether there are more

    May 28, 2021 5:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A piranha native to South America was found in the University Lakes, though officials are unsure whether there are any more swimming around in Baton Rouge. The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said the fish was found in the lakes earlier this week and identified as... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: 2021 season staying pricey ahead of Easter

    March 26, 2021 6:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With a little more than a week before Easter, boiled crawfish prices are a far cry from where they were this time last year. According to the WBRZ Crawfish Price Index , the average cost of boiled crawfish fell to $4.94 per pound at the capital... more »
  • 78-year-old man dead after boating incident in Terrebonne Parish

    December 5, 2020 8:06 PM

    TERREBONNE PARISH - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is investigating a fatal boating incident that happened in Terrebonne Parish Friday afternoon. The body of 78-year-old Charles J. Leblanc of Houma was recovered from the Houma Navigational Canal around 12:30 p.m. According to a report, a local tug boat... more »
  • Fishing license sales rise due to COVID-19 Play Video

    June 27, 2020 11:53 PM

    It's summertime, and you may have noticed a few more people fishing out along the water. At Superior Bait and Tackle, owner Mark Matthews, says he's seen an influx of customers eager to buy new fishing gear. "We've seen a lot of customers, some who may not have... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices staying put for now

    April 23, 2020 4:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Don't expect any significant dips in crawfish prices this week. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index , the average price for boiled crawfish is $3.58 per pound, hardly changing from last week's average in the capital area. The average cost for live crawdads fared a bit... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices staying low for Easter weekend

    April 9, 2020 2:25 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Well, it's shaping up to be an unusual holiday weekend, but it should still be easy - and relatively cheap - to enjoy boiled crawfish from the comfort of your own home. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index , the price of boiled crawfish in the... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: Prices plummet to new lows in capital area Play Video

    March 19, 2020 2:38 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Life has taken a strange turn in recent weeks, but at least it's cheaper than ever to find comfort in boiled crawfish. According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index , the price of boiled crawdads in the Baton Rouge area has hit a season-low this week. ... more »
  • Kiwanis of Pointe Coupee 40th Annual Fishing Tournament Play Video

    March 16, 2020 12:20 AM

    FALSE RIVER - Tommy Bryan of New Roads was one of 70 fishermen at the Annual Kiwanis Tournament at False River on Sunday. "We're catching more fish now, that we have in the past 15 or 20 years," Bryan said. With $5,000 in money up for grabs the tournament was... more »
  • Crawfish Tracker: 2020 Season off to somewhat pricey start Play Video

    February 6, 2020 2:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Louisianans are getting their first taste of crawfish season, and it's off to a predictably expensive start. WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index has the average price of boiled crawfish at $5.30 a pound, based on popular seafood spots in the Baton Rouge area. Buying your mudbugs live... more »
  • BREC releases carp into LSU lakes Thursday to fight rampant algae Play Video

    December 11, 2019 5:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Local officials placed fish in a lake adjacent to LSU's campus this week to help curb the growing algae problem . BREC spokesperson Cheryl Michelet says the carp were delivered to the lakes Thursday. Michelet says the fish are not a final solution to removing the... more »
  • Algae continues to take over LSU lakes, fish ordered Play Video

    August 23, 2019 6:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Algae in University Lake is growing and getting worse. But a solution is in the works. BREC, which maintains the lake, says it’s ordered carp to help curb the problem. The fish will come from out of state, but BREC says it’s not sure when they will... more »
  • Yikes! Massive alligator gar found in park lagoon

    March 8, 2019 1:01 PM

    METAIRIE – Talk about the catch of the day – a huge alligator gar was found dead in a suburban New Orleans community lagoon this week. Workers posted on the park’s website the fish was found dead but people have reported seeing it swimming in the lagoon, which is... more »
  • LDEQ advisory map tells you where not to fish or swim Play Video

    February 13, 2019 6:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - There's a new way to tell if an area is safe to swim in or eat fish out of. The interactive map posted lets people know if a Louisiana waterway is polluted in some way and an advisory is posted. The map allows visitors to click... more »
  • Popular Hammond park restocked with tons of fish Play Video

    November 29, 2017 2:35 PM

    HAMMOND- The City of Hammond recently announced that a popular area park has restocked their pond with 400 pounds of catfish. The City of Hammond's Facebook page posted a video Wednesday morning thanking the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the 400 pounds of catfish recently added to... more »
  • Normal fishing hot spot turned ghost town: Lake Verret Play Video

    June 15, 2017 8:59 AM

    Pierre Part, La. - When you're backyard is a Louisiana sportsmans dream, life can be pretty peaceful. Some say it's the sight of drooping moss at sunset, or the sound of crickets. This year, the sound of rushing water has taken away the peace. Belle River at Pierre... more »
  • State health officials issue warning on Calcasieu fish

    November 17, 2016 10:03 PM

    BATON ROUGE - State health and environmental officials are warning against eating catfish and crab fat from parts of Bayou D'Inde and the Calcasieu Ship Channel in southwestern Louisiana. The same warning, issued Thursday, also suggests limiting consumption of other fish and shellfish from those areas to two meals per... more »
  • Galatoire's Bistro: Chilean sea bass Play Video

    February 16, 2016 5:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Executive Chef of Galatoire's Bistro in Baton Rouge Kelley McCann joined us on the set of News 2 at 4 Tuesday with a fish dish that isn't your regular toss in the pan affair. Check out the video above to see McCann's unique spin on seafood... more »
  • Opening Morganza Spillway could hurt crawfishermen Play Video

    January 9, 2016 7:12 PM

    MORGANZA - Crawfish season in Louisiana is off to a racing start, but opening the Morganza Spillway could change that. Much of the crawfish that Louisianians have devoured over the past few weeks have come from ponds. When the Army Corps of Engineers decides to open the spillway, many... more »
  • Galatoire's Bistro: Pan-seared grouper Play Video

    September 30, 2015 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The bastion of bass, the colossus of trout, the king of crabs, the Executive Chef of Galatoire's Bistro Kelley McCann visited News 2 at 4 Wednesday evening to bring us a recipe he has honed to perfection for pan-searing grouper. Ingredients 4 (4- to 6-oz.)... more »

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