The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is the state agency that has been commissioned to both preserve and monitor the natural resources of the state, while at the same time enhance the public’s knowledge and access to these resources. In a state as naturally diverse as Louisiana, the work of LDWF is multifaceted and includes aquatic weed control, sport fish tagging programs, community outreach, hatchery enhancement and the continual monitoring of the environment. LDWF has many departments filled with dedicated personnel who share the same goal: to continue the bountiful harvest from Louisiana’s land and waters, while preserving this same ability and tradition for all generations to come.
LDWF works with the other Gulf States to protect and enhance the fisheries of the Gulf of Mexico. It also participates in Federal fisheries programs in the Gulf and manages important recreational and commercial species. LDWF seeks to ensure that Louisiana’s rich tradition of fishing and seafood continues long into the future.
Fisheries Division Staff
Fisheries Executive Staff
Fisheries Research
Fisheries Management
Fisheries Extension
Fisheries Districts and Coastal Study Areas
Marine Coastal Study Area Managers
| Carl Britt 61384 Fish Hatchery Road Lacombe, LA 70461 985-882-0027 [email protected] |
CSA-1-2 leader |
Coordinates sampling activities across CSA-1and 2 |
| Chris Schieble 2021 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 407 New Orleans, LA 70122 504-284-2035 [email protected] |
CSA-3 leader |
Coordinates sampling activities across CSA-3 |
| Brady Carter Post Office Box 189 Bourg, LA 70343 985-594-4139 [email protected] |
CSA-4-5 leader |
Coordinates sampling activities across CSA-4-5 |
| Paul Cook 2415 Darnall Road New Iberia, LA 70560 337-373-0032 [email protected] |
CSA-6 leader |
Coordinates sampling activities across CSA-6 |
| George Melancon 1213 Lakeshore Drive Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-491-2587 [email protected] |
CSA-7 leader |
Coordinates sampling activities across CSA-7 |
Inland Freshwater District Managers
| Jeff Sibley 9961 Hwy 80 Minden, LA 71055 318-371-3050 [email protected] |
District 1 - Minden |
Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Lincoln, Jackson and Webster |
| Ryan Daniel 368 Century Tel Dr. Monroe, LA 71203 318-343-4044 [email protected] |
District 2 - Monroe |
Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of East Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Union, West Carroll, Caldwell |
| Ricky Moses 1995 Shreveport Hwy. Pineville, LA 71360 318-487-5885 [email protected] |
District 3 - Alexandria |
Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of Grant, La Salle, Rapides, Concordia, Winn and Catahoula |
| Sean Kinney 1213 N. Lakeshore Dr. Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-491-2577 [email protected] |
District 5 - Lake Charles |
Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis and Vernon |
| Jody David 5652 Highway 182 Opelousas, LA 70570 337-948-0255 [email protected] |
District 6 - Opelousas |
Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of Acadia, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Vermillion, Lafayette, St. Landry, Upper St. Martin, Iveria and St. Mary |
| Rachel Walley 2000 Quail Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70808 225-765-2336 [email protected] |
District 7 - Baton Rouge | Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of Ascension, East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Livingston, Point Coupee, St. Helena, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, St. James, Iberville, Assumption, Lower St. Martin, Terrebonne and Lafourche (west) |
| Gary Vitrano 61384 Fish Hatchery Rd. Lacombe, LA 70445 985-882-5228 [email protected] |
District 8 - Lacombe | Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Tammany, Washington, Tangipahoa and St. John the Baptist |
| Brac Salyers 2415 Darnall Rd. New Iberia, LA 70560 337-373-5100 [email protected] |
District 9 - New Iberia | Responsible for waterbodies within the Atchafalaya basin |
| Jason Brancamp 615 South Drive Natchitoches, LA 71457 318-357-3214 |
District 10 - Natchitoches | Responsible for waterbodies within the parishes of De Soto, Red River, Natchitoches and Sabine |
