Almaco Jack in Louisiana
Louisiana rules and water for almaco jack.
- 20 a daylimit
- 50.62 lbrecord
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almaco jack in the Pelican State
Look for almaco jack on the saltwater page of the pamphlet, under “Almaco jack”. Statewide the line sets 20 daily per person in aggregate and a season of open year-round in state waters.
Joe Hanson, II holds the rod and reel mark at 50.62 lb, landed on South Pass Blk. 62 in 2005.
How many almaco jack a Louisiana angler may keep
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almaco jack | Louisiana state waters | 20 daily per person in aggregate | Open year-round in state waters |
Possession: Same as daily bag limit unless otherwise noted (pamphlet p.28)
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 30 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Record almaco jack weights from Louisiana
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 50.62 lb | Joe Hanson, II | South Pass Blk. 62 | July 2005 |
The rest of the leading almaco jack
- 40.69 lb, Timothy J. KeraSouth Pass Blk. 93, June 2005
- 40.00 lb, Stephen B ManuelGulf of Mexico, June 2021
- 38.02 lb, Lance David WalkerSouth Pass, August. 2000
- 37.50 lb, Nathan Paul PekarGrand Isle, June 2013
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA), LOWA "Louisiana State Fish Records Official Copy", records current through the record awarded September 25, 2026 (PDF created 2026-09-25); read October 28, 2026.
Bayou and lake country around Almaco Jack, photographed
Photo: George Bannister, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Bart Everson, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0
What Pelican State anglers ask about almaco jack
What creel limit covers almaco jack in Louisiana?
Statewide: 20 daily per person in aggregate; season open year-round in state waters.
Where did the record almaco jack in Louisiana come from?
It weighed 50.62 lb, from South Pass Blk. 62 in 2005; angler Joe Hanson, II (rod and reel).
Where do almaco jack live in Louisiana?
No lake, bayou or bay page carries it yet.
Does LDWF stock almaco jack?
LDWF hatchery records do not include it.
Is the almaco jack limit the same everywhere in Louisiana?
No water-body exception lists it.
Is the almaco jack season open now in Louisiana?
Its 2026 season reads Open year-round in state waters.
What should a visitor buy to fish for almaco jack?
South of the LDWF saltwater line an angler 18 or older carries a Basic Fishing License plus a Saltwater License: $17 and $15 for residents, $68 and $60 for nonresidents.
Who keeps the Louisiana record for almaco jack?
Claims go to LOWA, with a biologist checking the identification.
Chase almaco jack across the Pelican State
Every water listed has its own Louisiana page.