Greater Amberjack in Louisiana
greater amberjack under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 1 a daylimit
- 140.00 lbrecord
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greater amberjack by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files greater amberjack under the saltwater row “Greater amberjack”. On paper that comes to 1 daily per person; 34″ min fork length, with pamphlet p.32 note 13: open sept. 1 through oct. 31 each year, or until the quota is met or projected to be met. 2026: closed 12:01 a.m. oct. 14, 2026 (declaration of emergency; news oct. 13, 2026) until the 2027 season, currently september 1, 2027. as the season.
LOWA credits Chris Legrand with the rod and reel record, 140.00 lb out of Horseshoe Lump in 2017.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater amberjack | Louisiana state waters | 1 daily per person; 34" min fork length | Pamphlet p.32 note 13: open Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 each year, or until the quota is met or projected to be met. 2026: c |
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.
2026 openings and closings for greater amberjack
| From | To | Notice |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | Closed 12:01 a.m. Oct. 14, 2026 until the 2027 season, currently September 1, 2027 |
LDWF news releases (LDWF news release Oct. 13, 2026), read October 28, 2026.
LOWA record greater amberjack
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 140.00 lb | Chris Legrand | Horseshoe Lump | January 2017 |
| saltwater | Fly Fishing | 43.13 lb | Tony Fontenot | South Timbalier Blks. | April 2004 |
Runners-up behind the top greater amberjack
- 139.0 lb, Bill WeldonSouth Timbalier Blk.300, May 2009
- 130.50 lb, Mike Lane, April 1977
- 127.50 lb, Brian O’HaireMiss. Canyon Blk., March 2009
- 126.25 lb, Michael Marcello, IISouth Pass, Feb. 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.
The landing permit for greater amberjack
Louisiana requires a free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess this fish, on top of the Basic and Saltwater licenses.
Anglers on a paid charter are covered by 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.
Fish printed beside greater amberjack in the pamphlet
- Lesser Amberjacksaltwater
Lakes and bayous close to Greater Amberjack, pictured
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Finding greater amberjack in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for greater amberjack?
The 2026 row reads 1 daily per person; 34" min fork length; season pamphlet p.32 note 13: open sept. 1 through oct. 31 each year, or until the quota is met or projected to be met. 2026: closed 12:01 a.m. oct. 14, 2026 (declaration of emergency; news oct. 13, 2026) until the 2027 season, currently september 1, 2027..
Is there a LOWA record for greater amberjack?
The rod and reel record is 140.00 lb from Horseshoe Lump in 2017, caught by Chris Legrand.
Which Louisiana water pages mention greater amberjack?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released greater amberjack?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own greater amberjack numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep greater amberjack in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Pamphlet p.32 note 13: open Sept. 1 through Oct. 31 each year, or until the quota is met or projected to be met. 2026: closed 12:01 a.m. Oct. 14, 2026 (Declaration of Emergency; news Oct. 13, 2026) until the 2027 season, currently September 1, 2027.. There were 1 dated notice in 2026 as well.
Which Louisiana license covers greater amberjack?
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. Keeping it also takes the free ROLP.
How is a greater amberjack record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for greater amberjack
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