Silk Snapper in Louisiana
LDWF limits, the LOWA record and Louisiana water for silk snapper.
- 10 a daylimit
- 13.40 lbrecord
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Louisiana silk snapper at a glance
LDWF lists silk snapper in its 2026 saltwater limits as “Snapper: queen, blackfin, silk and wenchman”. It reads 10 daily per person in aggregate; season: open year-round in state waters.
The LOWA rank-one rod and reel fish weighed 13.40 lb, from Flower Gardens in 2025, caught by Charles Andre.
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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.
silk snapper in the LOWA record book
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 13.40 lb | Charles Andre | Flower Gardens | September 2025 |
Other heavy silk snapper from the list
- 11.19 lb, Chase BaranEugene Island, December 2025
- 10.80 lb, Andrew GodleyGarden Banks, January 2025
- 7.16 lb, George H WilhoitEast Lump, September 2022
- 5.95 lb, John R WilliamsGarden Banks, September 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.
ROLP rules on silk snapper
A Recreational Offshore Landing Permit, issued at no cost, must be held to keep it, plus the two licenses.
On a for-hire trip the captain's Charter ROLP covers everyone aboard.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
Fish sharing a pamphlet line with silk snapper
- Queen Snappersaltwater
- Blackfin Snappersaltwater
- Wenchmansaltwater
- Red Snappersaltwater
- Mutton Snappersaltwater
- Cubera Snappersaltwater
- Gray Snappersaltwater
- Yellowtail Snappersaltwater
- Lane Snappersaltwater
- Vermilion Snappersaltwater
Pictures of fishing water by Silk Snapper
Photo: David Pirmann, CC BY 2.0
Photo: (WT-de) Mistoffeles, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where Louisiana silk snapper bite, in short answers
Which LDWF rule sets the silk snapper bag?
It is 10 daily per person in aggregate, with the season open year-round in state waters.
What does the Louisiana silk snapper record weigh?
Charles Andre landed it on Flower Gardens in 2025: 13.40 lb (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana waters hold silk snapper?
Louisiana water pages skip it so far.
Do LDWF stocking tables mention silk snapper?
The LDWF release tables read here leave it out.
Does any water have a silk snapper exception?
The pamphlet exceptions do not name it.
What dates apply to Louisiana silk snapper?
The pamphlet season is Open year-round in state waters.
What does a Louisiana license for silk snapper cost?
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. Add the no-cost ROLP.
How do I claim a Louisiana silk snapper record?
LOWA keeps Louisiana fish records, and LDWF biologists verify the species.