Fishing regulations implemented and enforced by the LDWF are an important management tool for maintaining the abundance of fish and the overall health of the ecosystem. The goal of these management strategies is to allow the harvest of as many species without damaging those species’ ability to reproduce and replenish the population. The LDWF works hard to accurately assess the current state of the environment so that the public can enjoy the maximum amount of fish and seafood possible, while making sure it will be around for generations to come. Please do your part by learning and following the regulations.
- Saltwater Fishing Regulations
- Saltwater Seasons and Creel & Size Limits
- Freshwater Fishing Regulations
- Freshwater Creel & Size Limits
- Legal Methods for Taking Saltwater Fish
- Legal Methods for Taking Freshwater Fish
- Recreational Fishing Licenses
- Recreational Offshore Landing Permit
- Recreational Shrimping
- Recreational Crabbing
- Recreational Oystering
- Louisiana Saltwater / Freshwater Line
- Louisiana Gulfward Boundary
- Definitions
