Gray Snapper in Louisiana
Where gray snapper live in Louisiana, with the rules.
- 10 a daylimit
- 18.63 lbrecord
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A Louisiana card for gray snapper
For 2026 the Louisiana saltwater table names gray snapper in the row “Snapper: cubera, gray (mangrove) and yellowtail”. Read it as 10 daily per person in aggregate; 12″ min total length, open open year-round in state waters.
In 2015 Tim Champagne set the rod and reel record with 18.63 lb from Ship Shoal.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapper: cubera, gray (mangrove) and yellowtail | Louisiana state waters | 10 daily per person in aggregate; 12" min total length | 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.
The biggest Louisiana gray snapper on file
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 18.63 lb | Tim Champagne | Ship Shoal | July 2015 |
| saltwater | Fly Fishing | 9.59 lb | Jeffrey D. Pierce | Ship Shoal Rigs | May 2004 |
Next on the gray snapper list
- 15.00 lb, Kevin Falgout JrGulf of Mexico, July 2017
- 14.36 lb, Michael W. Lorio, Sr.W. Delta Blks., June 2008
- 14.30 lb, Mike MulkeyW. Delta Blks., May 2002
- 14.19 lb, Erik ButlerS. Timbalier Blks., March 2002
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 gray snapper
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 gray snapper in the LDWF tables
- Cubera Snappersaltwater
- Yellowtail Snappersaltwater
- Red Snappersaltwater
- Mutton Snappersaltwater
- Queen Snappersaltwater
- Blackfin Snappersaltwater
- Silk Snappersaltwater
- Lane Snappersaltwater
- Vermilion Snappersaltwater
What the bayous and lakes near Gray Snapper look like
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Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Richard Byrd, CC BY 2.0
Quick Louisiana answers on gray snapper
What does LDWF allow for gray snapper each day?
Bag and size: 10 daily per person in aggregate; 12" min total length. Season: open year-round in state waters.
When was the Louisiana gray snapper record set?
LOWA lists 18.63 lb, Ship Shoal, 2015, Tim Champagne (rod and reel).
What Louisiana water is a good bet for gray snapper?
None of the water pages name it so far.
Do Louisiana hatcheries raise gray snapper?
No hatchery release of it is on file.
Where is the gray snapper limit different in Louisiana?
None of the exceptions mention it.
Is gray snapper open all year in Louisiana?
The row prints Open year-round in state waters.
Is a basic license enough for gray snapper?
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 gray snapper record?
Send it to the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, which uses LDWF biologists to confirm species.
Pick Louisiana water for gray snapper
Each water above has launches and limits on its own page.