Hogfish in Louisiana
Louisiana rules and water for hogfish.
- 5 a daylimit
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hogfish in the Pelican State
Look for hogfish on the saltwater page of the pamphlet, under “Hogfish”. Statewide the line sets 5 daily per person; 14″ min fork length and a season of open year-round in state waters.
It is waiting on both a LOWA entry and a water page.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogfish | Louisiana state waters | 5 daily per person; 14" min fork 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 30 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
Bayou and lake country around Hogfish, photographed
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What Pelican State anglers ask about hogfish
What creel limit covers hogfish in Louisiana?
Statewide: 5 daily per person; 14" min fork length; season open year-round in state waters.
Where did the record hogfish in Louisiana come from?
LOWA has not recorded one.
Where do hogfish live in Louisiana?
No lake, bayou or bay page carries it yet.
Does LDWF stock hogfish?
LDWF hatchery records do not include it.
Is the hogfish limit the same everywhere in Louisiana?
No water-body exception lists it.
Is the hogfish season open now in Louisiana?
Its 2026 season reads Open year-round in state waters.
What should a visitor buy to fish for hogfish?
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 hogfish?
Claims go to LOWA, with a biologist checking the identification.
Chase hogfish across the Pelican State
Every water listed has its own Louisiana page.