New to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Louisiana Bass Tournament Program is an organized, mutually beneficial method of collecting bass tournament data. Tournament organizers will provide catch data that helps fisheries management efforts. The data will be compiled and made available to anyone that wants to know the status of selected bass fisheries in Louisiana.
Any angler can benefit from the Bass Tournament Program. An annual report will be generated at the end of each year and made available online. Look for the 2014 data in early 2015. Anglers will know where to catch the heaviest stringers… or the biggest bass!
Participation is encouraged by bass tournament organizers in Louisiana waters. Please contact Chase Chatelain by email ([email protected]) or phone (318.748.6914) to request report cards or more information.
What is the Louisiana Bass Tournament Program?
The Bass Tournament Program is an organized method of collecting and compiling Bass Tournament Data. Tournament organizers share their results with LDWF staff through use of a standardized report card. Data is compiled and is made available via the internet. Anglers can view this information annually to see how bass fisheries compare throughout the state. Also, the report card will provide other interesting facts such as total number of fish caught per tournament, limits caught, number of bass over 5 pounds and tournament locations, just to name a few.
Who can participate in the Louisiana Bass Tournament Program?
Anyone that hosts a bass tournament on Louisiana’s waters can participate.
How does this help the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries?
Data compiled from your Bass Tournament Report Card will be used to describe the condition of bass populations in tournament waters. The combined data set will be used for considerations that guide management decisions.
How does this benefit the angler?
With so many tournaments going on year round, this information will help directors choose tournament locations more efficiently. Also, this information is very useful for the anglers that may not get to enjoy fishing as much as others. The compiled data will help guide them to the best bass fishing areas.
How do I get started?
Contact Chase Chatelain by email: [email protected] or by phone 318.748.6914 to get report cards. After the card is filled out, the information can be entered online (link here), emailed to [email protected] or mailed to:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Attn: Chase Chatelain
10 Joan Stokes, Rd.
Forest Hill, LA 71430
