Louisiana Saltwater Fishing Limits
Recreational Size and Creel Limits for Louisiana State Waters
Louisiana recreational and commercials anglers fishing offshore beyond the Louisiana boundary are in federal waters and are subject to rules and regulations that may differ from those in state waters. To ensure you are in compliance with federal regulations, you should contact the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council at (813)-348-1630, toll free 1-888-833-1844 N, Lois Avenue, Suite 1100, Tampa, FL 33607. For an informational pamphlet, email: gulfcouncil@gulfcouncil.org​; website: www.gulfcouncil.org. All persons possessing fish in Louisiana waters must be in possession of applicable basic or saltwater license.
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Fishing Size and Limits are subject to change, contact your local wildlife and fisheries enforcement agent for specific information: Baton Rouge (225)-765-2999, Lake Charles (337)-491-2580, Slidell/New Orleans (504)-284-2023, New Iberia (337)-373-0032.
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Size Limit: 10" Min FL Daily Creel Limit: None
Size Limit: 13" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 15 per person EXCEPT: 15 fish daily take and possession limit, with no more than two spotted seatrout exceeding 20 inches total length, regardless of where taken. No harvesting by the guide or crew,
Size Limit: 16" Min. - 27" Max. TL Daily Creel Limit: 5 per person - 1 oversized fish allowed in the 5 fish creel limit.
Size Limit: 33" Min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 2 per person
Size Limit: 24" Min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 2 per person
Size Limit: 12 inch FL Daily Creel Limit: 15 per person
Size Limit: 12" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 3 per person
Size Limit: 22" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 2 per person
Size Limit: 20" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 1 per person
Size Limit: 20" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 5 per person
Size Limit: 16" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 5 per person
Size Limit: 30" Min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 1 per person
Size Limit: 16" Min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 2 per person
Size Limit: 14" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 2 per person
Size Limit: Daily Creel Limit: 10 per person
Size Limit: 18" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 3 per person
Size Limit: 14"-22" Min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 5 per day Fish Aggregate
Size Limit: 14"-22" Min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 5 per day Fish Aggregate
Size Limit: 27" Min. CFL Daily Creel Limit: 3 fish per person daily bag limit and possession limit.
Size Limit: 27" Min. CFL Daily Creel Limit: No Creel Limit
Size Limit: 16" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 2 per person State and Federal Waters
Size Limit: 10" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 20 per person
Size Limit: 8" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 20 Aggregate
Size Limit: 12" Min. TL Daily Creel Limit: 10 per person
Size Limit: None Daily Creel Limit: 1 per person per day
Size Limit: None Daily Creel Limit: 1 per person per day
Size Limit: 78" min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 1 per person per day
Size Limit: 78" min. FL Daily Creel Limit: 1 per person per day
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