Can I Keep?Yellowfin tuna Regulations in Louisiana (2026)
Recreational yellowfin tuna rules in Louisiana saltwater, as published by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
27 inches minimum curved fork length
Bag limit
Three per person per day
Season
Open year-round in state waters
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Recreational Yellowfin tuna rules in Louisiana
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 27 inches minimum curved fork length
- Bag limit
- Three per person per day
- Possession
- Three per person per day
- Season
- Open year-round in state waters
- 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
- Size limit
- 27 inches curved fork length (CFL)
- Season
- Federal seasons apply
- 2.Commercial. Persons harvesting the following tuna species. Atlantic bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna and albacore whether within or outside Louisiana state territorial waters for commercial purposes or possessing such tuna species in excess of a recreational take limit are required to have a valid federal commercial tuna permit in their immediate possession on board the vessel. No person shall sell, barter, trade or exchange or attempt to sell, barter, trade or exchange any species of tuna without a valid federal commercial tuna permit. No person shall purchase, barter, trade or exchange or attempt to purchase barter, trade or exchange any species of tuna from any person who harvested tuna without a valid federal commercial tuna permit.
- LDWF Commercial Saltwater Finfish Seasons (https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/commercial-saltwater-finfish-seasons): Tuna — Federal seasons apply
Quick answers
What is the yellowfin tuna size limit in Louisiana?
27 inches minimum curved fork length.
How many yellowfin tuna can I keep in Louisiana?
Three per person per day.
When is yellowfin tuna 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
- Sailfish
- Spanish mackerel
- Swordfish
- White marlin
All Louisiana saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Most anglers need a Louisiana saltwater license or registry: get one here.