As the 2026 bass tournament season gets underway, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is requesting all bass anglers and tournament organizers to submit their tournament results to the Louisiana Annual Tournament Report and Information Project (LATRIP).
LATRIP is a voluntary reporting program that collects bass tournament data to help LDWF biologists, tournament organizers, and anglers better understand fishing trends and improve management of Louisiana’s fisheries. The information provided assists LDWF in working to enhance bass fishing opportunities across the state.
Tournament results can be submitted, and additional information about the program can be found at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/latrip.
LATRIP was developed to:
- Gather useful information for both LDWF and bass anglers
- Build strong relationships and open communication with bass fishing organizations
- Provide an efficient, low-cost method to track long-term angling success
- Promote and support Louisiana’s quality fisheries
The project is modeled after similar successful bass tournament reporting programs in Arkansas and Mississippi. Participation from Louisiana anglers is essential to ensure the program’s long-term success.
LDWF is especially seeking tournament data from waterbodies such as False River, Chicot Lake, Vernon Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, Saline-Larto, Lake Bruin, and Lake St. John. Anglers are encouraged to access the 2025 LATRIP report at www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/latrip to see which lakes and rivers are currently represented.
Tournament anglers who do not see their favorite waterbody listed are encouraged to speak with their tournament director or submit results directly through the LATRIP online portal to ensure their lake or river is included.
For additional information regarding LATRIP contact Jeff Sibley LDWF Biologist Manager at jsibley@wlf.la.gov or 318- 371-5294.