Can I Keep?Tripletail Regulations in Louisiana (2026)
Recreational tripletail rules in Louisiana saltwater, as published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
18 inches minimum total length
Bag limit
Five per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
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Recreational Tripletail rules in Louisiana
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 18 inches minimum total length
- Bag limit
- Five per person per day
- Possession
- Five per person per day
- Season
- Open year-round in state waters
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 1.The recreational and commercial minimum size limit for tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) shall be 18 inches total length.
- Bag limit
- The holder of such valid commercial licenses (if applicable) shall not take, possess, land, sell, barter, trade or exchange or attempt to take, sell, barter, trade or exchange tripletail, whole or eviscerated, in excess of 100 pounds on any one day or on any trip, or from any trip.
- Possession
- The holder of such valid commercial licenses (if applicable) shall not take, possess, land, sell, barter, trade or exchange or attempt to take, sell, barter, trade or exchange tripletail, whole or eviscerated, in excess of 100 pounds on any one day or on any trip, or from any trip.
- Season
- Year-round
- 1.No person shall take, harvest, land, or possess aboard a harvesting vessel tripletail in excess of a recreational bag limit unless that person is in possession and has in his immediate possession a valid commercial fishing license, commercial gear licenses (if applicable) and a valid commercial vessel license.
- LDWF Commercial Saltwater Finfish Seasons (https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-saltwater-finfish-seasons): Tripletail — Year-round
Quick answers
What is the tripletail size limit in Louisiana?
18 inches minimum total length.
How many tripletail can I keep in Louisiana?
Five per person per day.
When is tripletail 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.