Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through September 26

LDWF License Purchases will be Suspended October 10 and 11

Recreational and Commercial Seasons For Lane Snapper In Louisiana Waters To Close At 12:01 A.M., Local Time, On October 18, 2021, Until January 1, 2022

Federal Charter Fishing for Red Snapper to Reopen October 15 Through November 6

LDWF providing huge opportunity for Red Snapper anglers: 4-Fish Bag Limit

Karen Williams, Women's Fishing Workshop participant Candace Allo, Women's Fishing Workshop participant For the first time in years, the recreational red snapper bag limit in Louisiana will double to four fish per person, per day. Additionally, the red snapper season is moving to 7 days per week until further notice. The changes will be welcomed by anglers along with marinas and other entities that depend on business from recreational anglers.

Recreational Red Grouper Season to Close September 15

Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the season for the recreational harvest of red grouper will close in Louisiana waters at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The season is currently scheduled to re-open on January 1, 2022.

Recreational Gray Triggerfish Season to Close September 15

Today, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the season for the recreational harvest of gray triggerfish will close in Louisiana waters at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. The season is currently scheduled to re-open on March 1, 2022.

LDWF Reminds Public to Be Aware of Displaced Wildlife From Storm, Including Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, wildlife species may be displaced into inappropriate or marginal habitats, often in areas with which they may not be familiar. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) urges the public to be especially cognizant of wildlife forced into populated areas by floodwater from the storm.

Hunters, Anglers Urged to Use Caution Due to Destruction From Hurricane Ida

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is warning hunters and anglers that danger lurks in the debris and hazards left in waterways and hunting areas in the southeast region of the state by Hurricane Ida.

LaNERR Site Development Committee Postpones Public Meetings Until 2022