Longnose Gar in Louisiana
LDWF limits, the LOWA record and Louisiana water for longnose gar.
- no daily caplimit
- 31.48 lbrecord
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Louisiana longnose gar at a glance
LDWF lists longnose gar in its 2026 freshwater limits as “Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish)”. It reads no daily limit; season: open year-round.
The LOWA rank-one rod and reel fish weighed 31.48 lb, from Bayou Bartholomew Lake in 2023, caught by Jacob “Jake” Ormond.
Bag and length for Louisiana longnose gar
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish) | All state waters | No daily limit | Open year-round |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 21 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
longnose gar in the LOWA record book
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Rod & Reel | 31.48 lb | Jacob “Jake” Ormond | Bayou Bartholomew Lake | July 2023 |
Other heavy longnose gar from the list
- 30.88 lb, Cody BroussardBayou Benoit, April 2022
- 30.44 lb, Gabriel SimonAmite River, October 2019
- 20.74 lb, Ryan PetersonLake Pontchartrain, November 2019
- 16.04 lb, Felix C Kuntz IIIBonnet Carré Spillway, August 2018
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.
Fish sharing a pamphlet line with longnose gar
- Spotted Garfreshwater
- Alligator Garfreshwater
- Yellow Bullheadfreshwater
Pictures of fishing water by Longnose Gar
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Where Louisiana longnose gar bite, in short answers
Which LDWF rule sets the longnose gar bag?
It is No daily limit, with the season open year-round.
What does the Louisiana longnose gar record weigh?
Jacob “Jake” Ormond landed it on Bayou Bartholomew Lake in 2023: 31.48 lb (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana waters hold longnose gar?
Louisiana water pages skip it so far.
Do LDWF stocking tables mention longnose gar?
The LDWF release tables read here leave it out.
Does any water have a longnose gar exception?
The pamphlet exceptions do not name it.
What dates apply to Louisiana longnose gar?
The pamphlet season is Open year-round.
What does a Louisiana license for longnose gar cost?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
How do I claim a Louisiana longnose gar record?
LOWA keeps Louisiana fish records, and LDWF biologists verify the species.