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Types of Weakfish in Louisiana
Weakfish fishing spots in Louisiana
Best baits and lures for Weakfish in Louisiana
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Regulations for Weakfish in Louisiana
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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 Spotted seatrout as of April 6th, 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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