Blacktip Shark in Louisiana
LDWF limits, the LOWA record and Louisiana water for blacktip shark.
- no daily caplimit
- 11.88 lbrecord
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Louisiana blacktip shark at a glance
LDWF lists blacktip shark in its 2026 saltwater limits as “Blacktip and bull sharks”. It reads no daily limit; season: open year-round in state waters.
The LOWA rank-one fly fishing fish weighed 11.88 lb, from Grand Isle in 2000, caught by David L. Coignet. Among the 1 water linked to it are Barataria Pass.
Bag and length for Louisiana blacktip shark
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacktip and bull sharks | 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 29 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
blacktip shark in the LOWA record book
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Fly Fishing | 11.88 lb | David L. Coignet | Grand Isle | August. 2000 |
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.
Sportsman's Paradise water for blacktip shark
Marsh and bay pages for blacktip shark
- Barataria Passpass
LDWF popular-species text on management-plan lakes, LOWA record waters, LDWF stocking releases and Get Out & Fish! sites; biggest waters first.
Fish sharing a pamphlet line with blacktip shark
- Bull Sharksaltwater
- Atlantic Sharpnose Sharksaltwater
- Bonnethead Sharksaltwater
- Spinner Sharksaltwater
Pictures of fishing water by Blacktip Shark
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Where Louisiana blacktip shark bite, in short answers
Which LDWF rule sets the blacktip shark bag?
It is No daily limit, with the season open year-round in state waters.
What does the Louisiana blacktip shark record weigh?
David L. Coignet landed it on Grand Isle in 2000: 11.88 lb (fly fishing).
Which Louisiana waters hold blacktip shark?
1 water pages list it, led by Barataria Pass.
Do LDWF stocking tables mention blacktip shark?
The LDWF release tables read here leave it out.
Does any water have a blacktip shark exception?
The pamphlet exceptions do not name it.
What dates apply to Louisiana blacktip shark?
The pamphlet season is Open year-round in state waters.
What does a Louisiana license for blacktip shark cost?
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 do I claim a Louisiana blacktip shark record?
LOWA keeps Louisiana fish records, and LDWF biologists verify the species.
Head out for Louisiana blacktip shark
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