Can I Keep?Sailfish Regulations in Louisiana (2026)
Recreational sailfish rules in Louisiana saltwater, as published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
Bag limit
None
Season
Open year-round in state waters
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Recreational Sailfish rules in Louisiana
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length
- Bag limit
- None
- Possession
- None
- Season
- Open year-round in state waters
- You must report all recreational landings of sailfish to NOAA Fisheries within 24 hours of landing. Report online through the NOAA Fisheries HMS Permit Shop, via the NOAA Fisheries HMS Mobile App, or by calling 800.894.5528.
- To possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, snappers, groupers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, dolphinfish, and gray triggerfish in Louisiana waters, recreational fishermen (except those under age 18 and those on a paid for-hire charter trip) must obtain a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit , in addition to required licenses.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- Vessels engaged in commercial fishing shall not possess any of these species.
Quick answers
What is the sailfish size limit in Louisiana?
63 inches minimum lower jaw fork length.
How many sailfish can I keep in Louisiana?
None.
When is sailfish 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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More offshore & pelagic in Louisiana
- Bigeye tuna
- Blue marlin
- Bluefin tuna
- Cobia
- King mackerel
- Roundscale spearfish
- Spanish mackerel
- Swordfish
- White marlin
- Yellowfin tuna
All Louisiana saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Most anglers need a Louisiana saltwater license or registry: get one here.