Bigeye Tuna in Louisiana
Limits, record and places to fish for bigeye tuna.
- No Bag or Posseslimit
- 213.50 lbrecord
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Where bigeye tuna stand under LDWF rules
In the Sportsman’s Paradise rulebook, bigeye tuna fall under the saltwater entry “Bigeye tuna”. The numbers there: no bag or possession limit; 27″ min curved fork length, season open year-round in state waters.
Top of the LOWA rod and reel list: 213.50 lb by Brian Neil, Mississippi Canyon, 2018.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigeye tuna | Louisiana state waters | No Bag or Possession Limit; 27" min curved fork length | 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.
Louisiana state record bigeye tuna
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 213.50 lb | Brian Neil | Mississippi Canyon | Sept 2018 |
Close behind the record bigeye tuna
- 197.25 lb, George A. Graham60m SE Venice, Nov 2009
- 179.44 lb, Dominique ChagnonMississippi Canyon, June 2012
- 69.25 lb, Neil Puttbrese60m S Venice, March 2011
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.
Landing bigeye tuna in Louisiana
Keeping one calls for the free ROLP in addition to Basic and Saltwater licenses.
For charter passengers the vessel's Charter ROLP does the job.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
More Louisiana fish beside bigeye tuna
- Bluefin Tunasaltwater
- Yellowfin Tunasaltwater
Cypress, marsh and open water by Bigeye Tuna, in photos
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bigeye tuna across Louisiana, question by question
How many bigeye tuna go in the Louisiana ice chest?
Under the pamphlet, No Bag or Possession Limit; 27" min curved fork length, open open year-round in state waters.
Who holds the Louisiana bigeye tuna record?
213.50 lb out of Mississippi Canyon; Brian Neil, 2018 (rod and reel).
Which lakes or bays list bigeye tuna?
This site has not tied it to a water.
Are bigeye tuna stocked in Louisiana?
It is not among the LDWF stockings on file.
Do any Louisiana waters set their own bigeye tuna rule?
The statewide row holds on every water.
What is the season for bigeye tuna in Louisiana?
Read the season as Open year-round in state waters.
Do nonresidents need a license for Louisiana bigeye tuna?
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. The ROLP, at no charge, is also required.
What does a bigeye tuna record claim need in Louisiana?
LOWA runs the record list; species are verified by LDWF biologists.