Queen Snapper in Louisiana
queen snapper under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 10 a daylimit
- 22.60 lbrecord
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queen snapper by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files queen snapper under the saltwater row “Snapper: queen, blackfin, silk and wenchman”. On paper that comes to 10 daily per person in aggregate, with open year-round in state waters as the season.
LOWA credits Joel Igama with the rod and reel record, 22.60 lb out of Gulf of America in 2025.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapper: queen, blackfin, silk and wenchman | Louisiana state waters | 10 daily per person in aggregate | 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 29 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
LOWA record queen snapper
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 22.60 lb | Joel Igama | Gulf of America | August 2025 |
Runners-up behind the top queen snapper
- 21.80 lb, Edward SchoefflerGulf of America, May 2025
- 20.68 lb, Joe Von ThronGulf of Mexico, July 2024
- 19.40 lb, Drake LawrenceGreen Canyon, June 2025
- 17.88 lb, Ryan SmithGreen Canyon, May 2023
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 queen snapper
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 queen snapper in the pamphlet
- Blackfin Snappersaltwater
- Silk Snappersaltwater
- Wenchmansaltwater
- Red Snappersaltwater
- Mutton Snappersaltwater
- Cubera Snappersaltwater
- Gray Snappersaltwater
- Yellowtail Snappersaltwater
- Lane Snappersaltwater
- Vermilion Snappersaltwater
Lakes and bayous close to Queen Snapper, pictured
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Finding queen snapper in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for queen snapper?
The 2026 row reads 10 daily per person in aggregate; season open year-round in state waters.
Is there a LOWA record for queen snapper?
The rod and reel record is 22.60 lb from Gulf of America in 2025, caught by Joel Igama.
Which Louisiana water pages mention queen snapper?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released queen snapper?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own queen snapper numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep queen snapper in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round in state waters.
Which Louisiana license covers queen snapper?
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 queen snapper record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for queen snapper
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