Lesser Amberjack in Louisiana
Louisiana lesser amberjack: what may be kept and where to look.
- 5 a daylimit
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Louisiana lesser amberjack: limit, record, water
Louisiana rules for lesser amberjack sit in the saltwater table, on the line headed “Lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish”. That row allows 5 daily per person in aggregate; 14-22″ fork length slot limit, with the season given as open year-round in state waters.
No record and no linked water yet.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser amberjack and banded rudderfish | Louisiana state waters | 5 daily per person in aggregate; 14-22" fork length slot limit | 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.
Bringing lesser amberjack back to the dock
Possessing it takes the no-fee Recreational Offshore Landing Permit as well as Basic and Saltwater licenses.
Paying charter customers fall under 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.
Louisiana neighbours of lesser amberjack on the list
- Banded Rudderfishsaltwater
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
A photo walk along water near Lesser Amberjack
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Louisiana lesser amberjack: the questions anglers ask
How many lesser amberjack may I keep in Louisiana?
LDWF prints 5 daily per person in aggregate; 14-22" fork length slot limit, season open year-round in state waters.
How big is the Louisiana record lesser amberjack?
No Louisiana record is on file for it.
Which Louisiana pages point to lesser amberjack?
None of the lake, bayou or coast pages include it so far.
Are lesser amberjack part of the LDWF hatchery work?
No LDWF stocking row names it.
Which waters change the lesser amberjack rule?
LDWF gives it no rule tied to one water.
Does Louisiana close the lesser amberjack season?
Season as printed: Open year-round in state waters.
Which LDWF license lets me fish for lesser 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. A free ROLP is needed as well.
Who checks a new Louisiana lesser amberjack record?
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association keeps the list; an LDWF biologist confirms the species.
Find lesser amberjack a short drive away
The pages above list launches and limits.