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Saltwater Recreational Fish
Size and Bag Limits

"Updated as of 2013"

This chart is provided as quick reference only and should not be relied upon to provide the most current regulations, as LDWF amends their regulations from time to time.  Complete regulations are available from LDWLF at the link above.


Species

Minimum Size

Bag Limit


Black Drum16in.; ONLY 1 fish daily over 27in.

5/day

Cobia33in. +

2/day

*King Mackerel

*Spanish Mackerel

24in. +

12in. +

2/day

15/day

Redfish16in.; ONLY 1 fish daily over 27in.

5/day in state water: closed in federal water

Speckled Trout12in.

25/day

Greater Amberjack30in. +

1/day

*Red Snapper16in.

2/day

*Vermilion Snapper10in.

20/day

*Lane Snapper8in.

20/day

*Groupers: Red, Nassau, Yellow fin, Black, Gag

20in. (Red, Nassau & Yellow fin)

22in. (Black & Gag)

5/day

Blue Marlin99in. @

none

White Marlin66in. @

none

Sailfish63in. @

none

*Gray (Mangrove Snapper)12 in.

10/day

*Mutton Snapper16in.

10/day

*Yellowtail Snapper12 in.

10/day

Floundernone

10/day

*Aggregate bag: Limit for all groupers combined is 5/day
+Fork Length
@Measured from rip of lower jaw to tail fork

 

For complete and up-to-date regulations, visit the Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries website: http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/fishing/regulations

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