Gag in Louisiana
Where gag live in Louisiana, with the rules.
- 4 a daylimit
- 74.43 lbrecord
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A Louisiana card for gag
For 2026 the Louisiana saltwater table names gag in the row “Grouper: black and gag”. Read it as 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, open 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.
In 2013 Abel Ceja set the rod and reel record with 74.43 lb from Venice, La.
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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.
Louisiana gag season notices for 2026
| From | To | Notice |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | State season open 12:01 a.m. Sept. 1 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, 2026 (Declaration of Emergency) |
LDWF news releases (LDWF news release June 8, 2026), read October 28, 2026.
The biggest Louisiana gag on file
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 74.43 lb | Abel Ceja | Venice, La | July 2013 |
Next on the gag list
- 61.38 lb, Mike WyantW. Delta Blks., August 2002
- 55.35 lb, Benny Burst IIIMain Pass, July 2000
- 54.25 lb, Andrew WickerEugene Is. Blk. 277, June 2004
- 54.0 lb, Scott WallsS. Timbalier Blks., April 2006
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.
What a boat needs to keep gag
The ROLP, which costs nothing, is required before it may be possessed.
Customers of a licensed charter use 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.
Kin of gag in the LDWF tables
- Black Groupersaltwater
What the bayous and lakes near Gag look like
Photo: Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Infrogmation, CC BY 2.5
Photo: Anne Marino, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
Quick Louisiana answers on gag
What does LDWF allow for gag each day?
Bag and size: 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.
When was the Louisiana gag record set?
LOWA lists 74.43 lb, Venice, La, 2013, Abel Ceja (rod and reel).
What Louisiana water is a good bet for gag?
None of the water pages name it so far.
Do Louisiana hatcheries raise gag?
No hatchery release of it is on file.
Where is the gag limit different in Louisiana?
None of the exceptions mention it.
Is gag open all year in Louisiana?
The row prints 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. LDWF also posted 1 dated notice for 2026.
Is a basic license enough for gag?
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. Possession needs the free ROLP on top.
Where do I send a Louisiana gag record?
Send it to the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, which uses LDWF biologists to confirm species.
Pick Louisiana water for gag
Each water above has launches and limits on its own page.