Black Sea Bass in Louisiana
Louisiana rules and water for black sea bass.
- no daily caplimit
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black sea bass in the Pelican State
Look for black sea bass on the saltwater page of the pamphlet, under “Black sea bass”. Statewide the line sets no daily limit and a season of open year-round in state waters.
It is waiting on both a LOWA entry and a water page.
How many black sea bass a Louisiana angler may keep
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black sea bass | Louisiana state waters | No daily limit | 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 -1 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Species LDWF groups with black sea bass
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Striped Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
Bayou and lake country around Black Sea Bass, photographed
Photo: Michael McCarthy (msm62166), CC BY 2.0
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Richard Byrd, CC BY 2.0
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What Pelican State anglers ask about black sea bass
What creel limit covers black sea bass in Louisiana?
Statewide: No daily limit; season open year-round in state waters.
Where did the record black sea bass in Louisiana come from?
LOWA has not recorded one.
Where do black sea bass live in Louisiana?
No lake, bayou or bay page carries it yet.
Does LDWF stock black sea bass?
LDWF hatchery records do not include it.
Is the black sea bass limit the same everywhere in Louisiana?
No water-body exception lists it.
Is the black sea bass season open now in Louisiana?
Its 2026 season reads Open year-round in state waters.
What should a visitor buy to fish for black sea bass?
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 black sea bass?
Claims go to LOWA, with a biologist checking the identification.
Chase black sea bass across the Pelican State
Every water listed has its own Louisiana page.