Hybrid Striped Bass in Louisiana
hybrid striped bass under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 5 a daylimit
- 16.25 lbrecord
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hybrid striped bass by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files hybrid striped bass under the freshwater row “Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof)”. On paper that comes to 5 daily; no more than two over 30″ total length, with open year-round as the season.
LOWA credits William D. Hungerford with the rod and reel record, 16.25 lb out of Lake Pontchartrain in 2000. Check Cross Lake, Bonnet Carre Spillway and Lake Claiborne first; 13 pages carry it. Stocking: 6 stocking rows on file from LDWF.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | All state waters | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
Possession: Twice the daily creel limit (pamphlet p.16: possession limit is twice the daily bag limit unless otherwise stated)
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
LOWA record hybrid striped bass
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Rod & Reel | 16.25 lb | William D. Hungerford | Lake Pontchartrain | Feb 2000 |
| freshwater | Fly Fishing | 6.71 lb | Gary W Peterson | Lake Concordia | April 2015 |
Runners-up behind the top hybrid striped bass
- 15.21 lb, Tadd R. JenningsToledo Bend, May 1992
- 15.0 lb, Richard ThompsonToledo Bend, June 1993
- 14.0 lb, William D. HungerfordLake Pontchartrain, March 1994
- 13.94 lb, Daniel MilnerCaddo Lake, Feb. 1990
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.
Louisiana waters that got hatchery hybrid striped bass
| Water | Release as printed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu River | Hybrid Striped Bass, 29,500 fingerlings, 2024 | LDWF news release July 23, 2024 |
| Lake Bruin | Hybrid Striped Bass, 6,700 fingerlings, 2024 | LDWF news release July 23, 2024 |
| Lake Claiborne | Hybrid Striped Bass, 16,100 fingerlings, 2024 | LDWF news release July 23, 2024 |
| Lake Concordia | Hybrid Striped Bass, 2,700 fingerlings, 2024 | LDWF news release July 23, 2024 |
| Lake St. John | Hybrid Striped Bass, 5,000 fingerlings, 2024 | LDWF news release July 23, 2024 |
| Poverty Point Reservoir | Hybrid Striped Bass, 7,100 fingerlings, 2024 | LDWF news release July 23, 2024 |
LDWF hatchery stocking releases (spring 2024 and 2025 per-water tables, single stockings to 2026); LDWF publishes no per-row dates; read October 28, 2026.
Where hybrid striped bass turn up in Louisiana
Impoundments listing hybrid striped bass
- Cross Lake8,576 acres
- Bonnet Carre Spillway7,623 acres
- Lake Claiborne6,400 acres
- Old River at Raccourci4,900 acres
- Lake Bruin2,842 acres
- Poverty Point Reservoir2,785 acres
- Lake St. John2,100 acres
- Cane River Lake1,350 acres
- Lake Concordia1,100 acres
Rivers worth a run for hybrid striped bass
- Calcasieu RiverVernon Parish
- Calcasieu Ship ChannelCameron Parish
- Sabine RiverBeauregard Parish
Coast pages naming hybrid striped bass
- Lake Pontchartrainlake/estuary
LDWF popular-species text on management-plan lakes, LOWA record waters, LDWF stocking releases and Get Out & Fish! sites; biggest waters first.
Fish printed beside hybrid striped bass in the pamphlet
- Striped Bassfreshwater
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
Lakes and bayous close to Hybrid Striped Bass, pictured
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Finding hybrid striped bass in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for hybrid striped bass?
The 2026 row reads 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length; season open year-round.
Is there a LOWA record for hybrid striped bass?
The rod and reel record is 16.25 lb from Lake Pontchartrain in 2000, caught by William D. Hungerford.
Which Louisiana water pages mention hybrid striped bass?
13 pages, beginning with Cross Lake, Bonnet Carre Spillway and Lake Claiborne.
Where has LDWF released hybrid striped bass?
Yes: 6 stocking rows; Calcasieu River is one.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own hybrid striped bass numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep hybrid striped bass in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round.
Which Louisiana license covers hybrid striped bass?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How is a hybrid striped bass record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for hybrid striped bass
Open a water above for its launches and rules.