Black seabass Regulations in Louisiana (2026)

Recreational black seabass rules in Louisiana saltwater, as published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Size limit

None

Bag limit

None

Season

Open year-round in state waters

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Recreational Black seabass rules in Louisiana

Where: Statewide
Size limit: None
Bag limit: None
Possession: None
Season: Open year-round in state waters

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Commercial rules

Show 1 commercial rule

Where: Statewide
Season: Year-round

a.Non-stainless Steel Circle Hooks. Non-stainless steel circle hooks are required when fishing with natural baits for reef fish.
1.All persons who do not possess a permit issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service under the federal fishery management plan for the harvest of Gulf of America reef fish resources are limited to the recreational bag limit. To commercially harvest, sell, barter, trade or exchange or possess for commercial purposes all species of reef fish including dwarf sand perch and sand perch, but (excluding queen triggerfish, black seabass, porgies, and grunts) requires a valid federal reef fish vessel permit be on board the vessel and in the immediate possession.
LDWF Commercial Saltwater Finfish Seasons (https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-saltwater-finfish-seasons): Black seabass — Year-round

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Quick answers

What is the black seabass size limit in Louisiana?

None.

How many black seabass can I keep in Louisiana?

None.

When is black seabass season in Louisiana?

Open year-round in state waters. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.

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Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Most anglers need a Louisiana saltwater license or registry: get one here.