Atlantic Sharpnose Shark in Louisiana
atlantic sharpnose shark under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 1 a daylimit
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atlantic sharpnose shark by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files atlantic sharpnose shark under the saltwater row “Atlantic sharpnose and bonnethead shark”. On paper that comes to 1 daily per person – possession, with open year-round in state waters as the season.
So far it has no LOWA entry and no water page.
Taking home atlantic sharpnose shark legally in Louisiana
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic sharpnose and bonnethead shark | Louisiana state waters | 1 daily per person – possession | 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 29 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Fish printed beside atlantic sharpnose shark in the pamphlet
- Bonnethead Sharksaltwater
- Blacktip Sharksaltwater
- Bull Sharksaltwater
- Spinner Sharksaltwater
Lakes and bayous close to Atlantic Sharpnose Shark, pictured
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Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
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Finding atlantic sharpnose shark in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for atlantic sharpnose shark?
The 2026 row reads 1 daily per person – possession; season open year-round in state waters.
Is there a LOWA record for atlantic sharpnose shark?
The LOWA book has no weight for it.
Which Louisiana water pages mention atlantic sharpnose shark?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released atlantic sharpnose shark?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own atlantic sharpnose shark numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep atlantic sharpnose shark in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round in state waters.
Which Louisiana license covers atlantic sharpnose shark?
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.
How is a atlantic sharpnose shark record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for atlantic sharpnose shark
Open a water above for its launches and rules.