Louisiana Fishing Regulations
Freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations by state.
Selected state: Louisiana · Updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations by State
General regulations for Louisiana. Many coastal zones and reservoirs have special rules — always confirm on the official source.
| Species | Minimum Size | Bag Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Largemouth Bass (Black Bass) | No minimum size (most waters) | 10 (in aggregate) | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Crappie | No minimum size | 50 | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Bream (Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) | No minimum size | 50 | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Catfish (Channel and Blue) | Blue 12", Channel 11" | 100 (all catfish in aggregate) | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
White Bass | No minimum size | 50 | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Flathead Catfish | 14 inches | 100 (all catfish in aggregate) | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Striped Bass and Hybrids | Varies by water | Varies by water | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Gar (Alligator and Longnose) | No minimum size | No limit (alligator gar: 1 per day) | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
Sauger | No minimum size | 50 (with other nongame/bream rules) | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries |
View official Louisiana freshwater regulations
Verify current limits and seasons on the official Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.
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