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Fishing regulations at Gum Swamp, LA
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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 Mangrove snapper as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Recreational anglers and charter captains are required to obtain a free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess snapper, grouper, hind, tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, cobia, wahoo and dolphin. Anglers may register for or renew their permit at Recreational Offshore Landing Permit. Minors (under 16) are not required to obtain a recreational offshore landing permit. Angling customers on a paid-for-hire charter trip ALSO do not need a permit.
Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper
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- Mangrove snapper - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- White crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @dean.pappas reported a nice White crappie.
- @dmartin8153 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @FishSteaks reported a nice Mangrove snapper.
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