Roundscale Spearfish in Louisiana
roundscale spearfish under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- No Bag or Posseslimit
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roundscale spearfish by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files roundscale spearfish under the saltwater row “Roundscale spearfish”. On paper that comes to no bag or possession limit; 66″ lower jaw fork length, with open year-round in state waters as the season.
So far it has no LOWA entry and no water page.
Taking home roundscale spearfish legally in Louisiana
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundscale spearfish | Louisiana state waters | No Bag or Possession Limit; 66" lower jaw 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 28 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
The landing permit for roundscale spearfish
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.
Lakes and bayous close to Roundscale Spearfish, pictured
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Finding roundscale spearfish in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for roundscale spearfish?
The 2026 row reads No Bag or Possession Limit; 66" lower jaw fork length; season open year-round in state waters.
Is there a LOWA record for roundscale spearfish?
The LOWA book has no weight for it.
Which Louisiana water pages mention roundscale spearfish?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released roundscale spearfish?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own roundscale spearfish numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep roundscale spearfish in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round in state waters.
Which Louisiana license covers roundscale spearfish?
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 roundscale spearfish record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for roundscale spearfish
Open a water above for its launches and rules.