Scamp in Louisiana
Louisiana rules and water for scamp.
- 4 a daylimit
- 33.75 lbrecord
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scamp in the Pelican State
Look for scamp on the saltwater page of the pamphlet, under “Grouper: scamp”. Statewide the line sets 4 daily in aggregate; 16″ min total length and a season of closed feb. 1-march 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve.
Keith Gulino holds the rod and reel mark at 33.75 lb, landed on 30 m. S of S. Pass in 2003.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grouper: scamp | Louisiana state waters | 4 daily in aggregate; 16" min total length | Closed Feb. 1-March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve |
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.
Record scamp weights from Louisiana
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 33.75 lb | Keith Gulino | 30 m. S of S. Pass | June 2003 |
The rest of the leading scamp
- 30.15 lb, Alan BalladaresSouth Pass, July 2009
- 30.0 lb, Capt. “Cuda” ScheerShip Shoal Blk. 300, July 2003
- 28.31 lb, Todd A TinklerVenice, May 2002
- 28.20 lb, Kamble LutrellSouth Timbalier, July 2025
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.
Paperwork for keeping scamp
LDWF lists it among the species that need a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit; the permit is free.
Charter clients ride on the captain's own Charter ROLP.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
Bayou and lake country around Scamp, photographed
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What Pelican State anglers ask about scamp
What creel limit covers scamp in Louisiana?
Statewide: 4 daily in aggregate; 16" min total length; season closed feb. 1-march 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve.
Where did the record scamp in Louisiana come from?
It weighed 33.75 lb, from 30 m. S of S. Pass in 2003; angler Keith Gulino (rod and reel).
Where do scamp live in Louisiana?
No lake, bayou or bay page carries it yet.
Does LDWF stock scamp?
LDWF hatchery records do not include it.
Is the scamp limit the same everywhere in Louisiana?
No water-body exception lists it.
Is the scamp season open now in Louisiana?
Its 2026 season reads Closed Feb. 1-March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 feet) curve.
What should a visitor buy to fish for scamp?
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. The free landing permit applies too.
Who keeps the Louisiana record for scamp?
Claims go to LOWA, with a biologist checking the identification.
Chase scamp across the Pelican State
Every water listed has its own Louisiana page.