Can I Keep?Sheepshead Regulations in Louisiana (2026)
Recreational sheepshead 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
Sheepshead (PDF), Open year-round in state waters
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Recreational Sheepshead rules in Louisiana
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- None
- Bag limit
- None
- Possession
- None
- Season
- Sheepshead (PDF), Open year-round in state waters
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 10 in. min. fork length (LDWF commercial regulations)
- Bag limit
- Harvest limit: None
- Season
- Year-round
- LDWF Commercial and For-Hire Fishing Regulations (https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/assets/Resources/Publications/Regulations/2026-Commercial-Fishing.pdf): Sheeps- head 10 in. min. fork length None Year-round
Quick answers
What is the sheepshead size limit in Louisiana?
None.
How many sheepshead can I keep in Louisiana?
None.
When is sheepshead season in Louisiana?
Sheepshead (PDF), 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.