Louisiana Fishing Size Limits
Legal minimum sizes and daily limits for fishing in Louisiana. Updated for 2026.
Louisiana Fish Size Limits
Complete guide to legal fish sizes in Louisiana. Find minimum sizes, slot limits, and daily limits for all regulated species. Updated for 2026.
Fish Species
3
With Size Limits
2
No Size Limit
1
Updated
2026
Fish Size Limits
2 species with minimum size requirements in Louisiana
| Species | Size Limit | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 14" minimum | 10 | - |
| | 16-27" slot limit | 5 | - |
No Statewide Size Limit
Species with daily limits only (no minimum size)
| Species | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| | 50 | No statewide minimum size |
- Regulated species
- Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Redfish
- Minimum lengths
- Largemouth Bass 14" minimum | Redfish 16-27" slot limit
- Daily-limit only
- Crappie
- Issuing agency
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Need the regulatory background? How fish size limits work covers minimums, slots, and proper measurement.
Louisiana Fishing Regulations Overview
State fish and wildlife agency information
- Fish Species
- 3 species with regulations
- Species with Size Limits
-
- Largemouth Bass
- Redfish
- Fish & Wildlife Agency
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Louisiana Fishing Size Limits FAQ
Common questions about fish size regulations in Louisiana
What is the bass size limit in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, largemouth bass has a 14" minimum. The daily limit is 10. Check specific water body regulations as they may vary.
Which fish have size limits in Louisiana?
Louisiana enforces size limits on 2 species including: Largemouth Bass (14" minimum), Redfish (16-27" slot limit). Always verify current regulations before fishing.
Which Louisiana fish have daily limits but no size minimum?
One species is managed in Louisiana by daily creel limit only: Crappie (50).
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