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Greater amberjack

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Crevalle jack

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Spotted seatrout

13 in · 1 lb

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Spinner shark

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Sand seatrout

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Summer flounder

21 in · 4 lb

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General info

Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) is an inshore water located in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Orleans Parish, Louisiana and Hancock County, Mississippi. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Spotted seatrout, and Crevalle jack.

Location

29°55′47.1″N 88°47′23.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters), LA

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Red drum

Red drum

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit4

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size18" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Max size27" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Restrictions & requirements

Zero Bag for Captain

Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.

Additional information
Beginning June 20, 2024 keeping Red Drum over 27 inches total length is prohibited.Charter captains and crew will still be allowed to engage in fishing on charter trips to demonstrate how to catch red drum, but will not be allowed to retain red drum towards any limit on the vessel. For more information on the status of the Red Drum stock in Louisiana, visit https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/hot-topic-red-drum. Harvest in federal waters prohibited. Recreational saltwater anglers may possess a two days' bag limit on land; however, no person shall be in possession of fish over the daily bag limit in any one day or while fishing or while on the water, unless that recreational saltwater angler is aboard a trawler engaged in commercial fishing for a consecutive period of longer than 25 hours. Take or possession of red drum if federal waters is prohibited. The possession limit for red drum and spotted seatrout taken south of U.S. Hwy 90 shall be three times the daily take limit when the fisherman holds and is in possession of a valid recreational fishing license and can show a landing receipt from a public boat launch located south of U.S. Hwy 90 that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the fisherman has been actively on the water or at a remote camp that can be accessed only by water for two days or more. The fish shall be kept whole or whole gutted in separate bags for each species of fish. The bags shall be marked with the date the fish were taken, the species, the number of fish contained in the bag, and the name and license number of the person taking the fish. The fish shall only be in the possession of the person who took the fish. However, no fisherman shall be actively fishing or engaged in fishing while in possession of more than the daily take limit.
Edibility
Very Good
Synonyms
Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass
Season open: year-round
Spotted seatrout

Spotted seatrout

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Bag limit15

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size13" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Max size20" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 20

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Restrictions & requirements

Zero Bag for Captain

Bag and possession limit for captains and crew on for-hire vessels is zero.

Additional information
Effective November 20, 2023, new spotted seatrout regulations are as follows:Size limit: 13-20 inches total length, only two fish included within the daily creel limit can be greater than 20 inches total lengthDaily Creel: 15-fish daily limit per anglerCharterboat guides and crew will not be able to retain a creel limit while on a charter trip but may engage in fishingFor more information, see LA Wildlife & Fisheries Spotted Seatrout.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout
Season open: year-round
Crevalle jack

Crevalle jack

Regulation boundaryLouisiana State Waters
Additional information
No minimum size limit. No bag limit.
Edibility
Large individuals may contain elevated mercury levels. Most people think Jack Crevalle are not good to eat, but check out this Catch, Clean, Cook video of Jack Crevalle by DMFD
Synonyms
Caranx hippos, River tuna
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44.7 miles away

Grand Bay

45.9 miles away

Bayou La Batre

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Big Point

49.1 miles away

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51.0 miles away

Saucier

52.4 miles away

Belle Fontaine

56.0 miles away

Tillmans Corner

56.7 miles away

Agricola

63.0 miles away

Mobile

65.5 miles away

Wiggins

67.3 miles away

Semmes

67.9 miles away

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FAQ about Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) fishing

📍 Where is Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) located?
Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) is an inshore water located in Saint Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is also intersecting with Orleans Parish, Louisiana and Hancock County, Mississippi. Its coordinates are:
29°55′47.1″N 88°47′23.3″W
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🎣 Where on Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters)?
The most common species in Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) are:
📢 What are the latest Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) fishing reports?
The latest Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters) right now?
According to fishing regulations at Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters), some of the species in season this November include: Bonnethead shark, Red grouper, Gag grouper, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Lane snapper. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Gulf of America (St. Bernard Parish coastal waters)?

Fishing in Louisiana requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or at vendors statewide.

In Louisiana, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 60 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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