Bonnethead Shark in Louisiana
Louisiana bonnethead shark: what may be kept and where to look.
- 1 a daylimit
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Louisiana bonnethead shark: limit, record, water
Louisiana rules for bonnethead shark sit in the saltwater table, on the line headed “Atlantic sharpnose and bonnethead shark”. That row allows 1 daily per person – possession, with the season given as open year-round in state waters.
No record and no linked water yet.
The 2026 line covering bonnethead shark
| 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.
Louisiana neighbours of bonnethead shark on the list
- Atlantic Sharpnose Sharksaltwater
- Blacktip Sharksaltwater
- Bull Sharksaltwater
- Spinner Sharksaltwater
A photo walk along water near Bonnethead Shark
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Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
Louisiana bonnethead shark: the questions anglers ask
How many bonnethead shark may I keep in Louisiana?
LDWF prints 1 daily per person – possession, season open year-round in state waters.
How big is the Louisiana record bonnethead shark?
No Louisiana record is on file for it.
Which Louisiana pages point to bonnethead shark?
None of the lake, bayou or coast pages include it so far.
Are bonnethead shark part of the LDWF hatchery work?
No LDWF stocking row names it.
Which waters change the bonnethead shark rule?
LDWF gives it no rule tied to one water.
Does Louisiana close the bonnethead shark season?
Season as printed: Open year-round in state waters.
Which LDWF license lets me fish for bonnethead 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.
Who checks a new Louisiana bonnethead shark record?
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association keeps the list; an LDWF biologist confirms the species.
Find bonnethead shark a short drive away
The pages above list launches and limits.