Spanish Mackerel in Louisiana
Where spanish mackerel live in Louisiana, with the rules.
- 15 a daylimit
- 10.56 lbrecord
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A Louisiana card for spanish mackerel
For 2026 the Louisiana saltwater table names spanish mackerel in the row “Spanish mackerel”. Read it as 15 daily per person; 12″ min fork length, open open year-round in state waters.
In 1972 Mike LeBlanc set the rod and reel record with 10.56 lb from a water not printed.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish mackerel | Louisiana state waters | 15 daily per person; 12" min 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 biggest Louisiana spanish mackerel on file
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 10.56 lb | Mike LeBlanc | not printed | August 1972 |
| saltwater | Fly Fishing | 7.40 lb | David L. Coignet | Southwest Pass/Venice | October. 2000 |
Next on the spanish mackerel list
- 9.50 lb, Rodney C. Robert, June 1980
- 9.06 lb, James P. Antill, August 1971
- 9.0 lb, W.J. “Bill” Bowen, October 1978
- 8.56 lb, Warren Fisher, Jr., October 1974
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.
Kin of spanish mackerel in the LDWF tables
- King Mackerelsaltwater
What the bayous and lakes near Spanish Mackerel look like
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Quick Louisiana answers on spanish mackerel
What does LDWF allow for spanish mackerel each day?
Bag and size: 15 daily per person; 12" min fork length. Season: open year-round in state waters.
When was the Louisiana spanish mackerel record set?
LOWA lists 10.56 lb, a water not printed, 1972, Mike LeBlanc (rod and reel).
What Louisiana water is a good bet for spanish mackerel?
None of the water pages name it so far.
Do Louisiana hatcheries raise spanish mackerel?
No hatchery release of it is on file.
Where is the spanish mackerel limit different in Louisiana?
None of the exceptions mention it.
Is spanish mackerel open all year in Louisiana?
The row prints Open year-round in state waters.
Is a basic license enough for spanish mackerel?
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.
Where do I send a Louisiana spanish mackerel record?
Send it to the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, which uses LDWF biologists to confirm species.
Pick Louisiana water for spanish mackerel
Each water above has launches and limits on its own page.