Gray Triggerfish in Louisiana
Limits, record and places to fish for gray triggerfish.
- 1 a daylimit
- 13.35 lbrecord
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Where gray triggerfish stand under LDWF rules
In the Sportsman’s Paradise rulebook, gray triggerfish fall under the saltwater entry “Gray triggerfish”. The numbers there: 1 daily per person in aggregate; 15″ min fork length, season closed jan. 1 through the end of february and from june 1 – july 31 annually.
Top of the LOWA rod and reel list: 13.35 lb by Ricky Clement, Green Canyon, 2022.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray triggerfish | Louisiana state waters | 1 daily per person in aggregate; 15" min fork length | Closed Jan. 1 through the end of February and from June 1 – July 31 annually |
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 30 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Louisiana state record gray triggerfish
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 13.35 lb | Ricky Clement | Green Canyon | May 2022 |
Close behind the record gray triggerfish
- 12.45 lb, Sam GriffieBlock CG19, November 2020
- 12.40 lb, Chad BonvillainShip Shoal, May 2015
- 11.35 lb, Jean SavoieGreen Canyon Blk. 19, August 2007
- 9.35 lb, Scotty BroussardVermilion Blk. 412, May 2009
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.
Landing gray triggerfish in Louisiana
Keeping one calls for the free ROLP in addition to Basic and Saltwater licenses.
For charter passengers the vessel's Charter ROLP does the job.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
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gray triggerfish across Louisiana, question by question
How many gray triggerfish go in the Louisiana ice chest?
Under the pamphlet, 1 daily per person in aggregate; 15" min fork length, open closed jan. 1 through the end of february and from june 1 – july 31 annually.
Who holds the Louisiana gray triggerfish record?
13.35 lb out of Green Canyon; Ricky Clement, 2022 (rod and reel).
Which lakes or bays list gray triggerfish?
This site has not tied it to a water.
Are gray triggerfish stocked in Louisiana?
It is not among the LDWF stockings on file.
Do any Louisiana waters set their own gray triggerfish rule?
The statewide row holds on every water.
What is the season for gray triggerfish in Louisiana?
Read the season as Closed Jan. 1 through the end of February and from June 1 – July 31 annually.
Do nonresidents need a license for Louisiana gray triggerfish?
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. The ROLP, at no charge, is also required.
What does a gray triggerfish record claim need in Louisiana?
LOWA runs the record list; species are verified by LDWF biologists.