Bull Shark in Louisiana
Louisiana rules and water for bull shark.
- no daily caplimit
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bull shark in the Pelican State
Look for bull shark on the saltwater page of the pamphlet, under “Blacktip and bull sharks”. 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 bull shark a Louisiana angler may keep
| 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.
Species LDWF groups with bull shark
- Blacktip Sharksaltwater
- Atlantic Sharpnose Sharksaltwater
- Bonnethead Sharksaltwater
- Spinner Sharksaltwater
Bayou and lake country around Bull Shark, photographed
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What Pelican State anglers ask about bull shark
What creel limit covers bull shark in Louisiana?
Statewide: No daily limit; season open year-round in state waters.
Where did the record bull shark in Louisiana come from?
LOWA has not recorded one.
Where do bull shark live in Louisiana?
No lake, bayou or bay page carries it yet.
Does LDWF stock bull shark?
LDWF hatchery records do not include it.
Is the bull shark limit the same everywhere in Louisiana?
No water-body exception lists it.
Is the bull shark season open now in Louisiana?
Its 2026 season reads Open year-round in state waters.
What should a visitor buy to fish for bull 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 keeps the Louisiana record for bull shark?
Claims go to LOWA, with a biologist checking the identification.
Chase bull shark across the Pelican State
Every water listed has its own Louisiana page.