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Fishing regulations at The Pen, LA
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Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Spotted seatrout as of March 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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 length
- Daily Creel: 15-fish daily limit per angler
- Charterboat guides and crew will not be able to retain a creel limit while on a charter trip but may engage in fishing
For more information, see LA Wildlife & Fisheries Spotted Seatrout.
Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout
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FAQ about The Pen fishing
- Spotted seatrout - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 50 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- @everett-jones reported a nice Red drum.
- @everett-jones reported a nice Red drum.
- @carter.laughlin reported a nice Spotted seatrout.
- @stephen15 reported a nice Red drum.
- @joe.pennino reported a nice Sheepshead.
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