Black Grouper in Louisiana
black grouper under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 4 a daylimit
- 109.50 lbrecord
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black grouper by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files black grouper under the saltwater row “Grouper: black and gag”. On paper that comes to 4 daily in aggregate (four grouper aggregate); not more than 2 gag per person; no more than 1 speckled hind and 1 warsaw grouper per vessel; 24″ min total length, with gag: closed jan. 1 through aug. 31 each year (pamphlet p.32 note 9); 2026 state gag season sept. 1-sept. 30, 2026 (declaration of emergency, news release june 8, 2026). black: closed feb. 1-march 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve. as the season.
LOWA credits Jacob Peterson with the rod and reel record, 109.50 lb out of Gulf of America in 2026.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grouper: black and gag | Louisiana state waters | 4 daily in aggregate (four grouper aggregate); not more than 2 gag per person; no more than 1 speckled hind and 1 Warsaw grouper per vessel; 24" min total length | Gag: closed Jan. 1 through Aug. 31 each year (pamphlet p.32 note 9); 2026 state gag season Sept. 1-Sept. 30, 2026 (Decla |
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.
LOWA record black grouper
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 109.50 lb | Jacob Peterson | Gulf of America | June 2026 |
Runners-up behind the top black grouper
- 106.20 lb, Bradley Cole ThurmanSouth Timbalier 300, September 2020
- 80.30 lb, Andrew GodleyGarden Banks, August 2021
- 54.38 lb, Michael HebertGarden Banks, July 2015
- 53.00 lb, Thomas D CookVenice, October 2019
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.
The landing permit for black grouper
Louisiana requires a free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess this fish, on top of the Basic and Saltwater licenses.
Anglers on a paid charter are covered by the captain's Charter ROLP.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
Fish printed beside black grouper in the pamphlet
- Gagsaltwater
- Red Groupersaltwater
- Yellowfin Groupersaltwater
Lakes and bayous close to Black Grouper, pictured
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Finding black grouper in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for black grouper?
The 2026 row reads 4 daily in aggregate (four grouper aggregate); not more than 2 gag per person; no more than 1 speckled hind and 1 Warsaw grouper per vessel; 24" min total length; season gag: closed jan. 1 through aug. 31 each year (pamphlet p.32 note 9); 2026 state gag season sept. 1-sept. 30, 2026 (declaration of emergency, news release june 8, 2026). black: closed feb. 1-march 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve.
Is there a LOWA record for black grouper?
The rod and reel record is 109.50 lb from Gulf of America in 2026, caught by Jacob Peterson.
Which Louisiana water pages mention black grouper?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released black grouper?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own black grouper numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep black grouper in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Gag: closed Jan. 1 through Aug. 31 each year (pamphlet p.32 note 9); 2026 state gag season Sept. 1-Sept. 30, 2026 (Declaration of Emergency, news release June 8, 2026). Black: closed Feb. 1-March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve.
Which Louisiana license covers black grouper?
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. Keeping it also takes the free ROLP.
How is a black grouper record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for black grouper
Open a water above for its launches and rules.