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Louisiana is a fishing hotspot, with freshwater bass and catfish in lakes and bayous, plus redfish, speckled trout, and flounder along the Gulf Coast. Year-round opportunities and rich ecosystems make it ideal for freshwater and inshore anglers.
Louisiana fishing licenses are required for anglers 16+. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or at vendors statewide.
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Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Louisiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Learn where to fish, when to fish, and top tips from our anglers to help you land that personal best
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Every fall, anglers in the gulf and Atlantic become obsessed with pumpkins. Not because of the looming Halloween holiday, however, but the presence of bull redfish. Learn more about why these giant fish are one of the most sought after species in saltwater this time of year.

A recent stock assessment has the redfish population in Louisiana at 8.7 million fish, down from over 21 million recorded in 2009. The rapid decline in fish numbers along with the ecological and economical impacts of such a crash led to conservation groups getting involved and battling the government regarding new conservation policies.


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