Striped Bass in Louisiana
Where striped bass live in Louisiana, with the rules.
- 5 a daylimit
- 47.50 lbrecord
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A Louisiana card for striped bass
For 2026 the Louisiana freshwater table names striped bass in the row “Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof)”. Read it as 5 daily; no more than two over 30″ total length, open open year-round.
In 1991 James L. Taylor set the rod and reel record with 47.50 lb from Toledo Bend. Toledo Bend Reservoir lead the 1 pages that list it.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof) | All state waters | 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length | Open year-round |
Possession: Twice the daily creel limit (pamphlet p.16: possession limit is twice the daily bag limit unless otherwise stated)
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
The biggest Louisiana striped bass on file
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Rod & Reel | 47.50 lb | James L. Taylor | Toledo Bend | August. 1991 |
Next on the striped bass list
- 44.50 lb, Daniel F. Thompson, May 1990
- 38.75 lb, Larry Simmons, Sept 1992
- 38.25 lb, Anthony ClemensToledo Bend, June 1988
- 37.0 lb, John E. Dowden, Sept 1983
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.
Lakes, bayous and bays with striped bass
Oxbows and lakes with striped bass
- Toledo Bend Reservoir181,600 acres
LDWF popular-species text on management-plan lakes, LOWA record waters, LDWF stocking releases and Get Out & Fish! sites; biggest waters first.
Kin of striped bass in the LDWF tables
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
What the bayous and lakes near Striped Bass look like
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Quick Louisiana answers on striped bass
What does LDWF allow for striped bass each day?
Bag and size: 5 daily; no more than two over 30" total length. Season: open year-round.
When was the Louisiana striped bass record set?
LOWA lists 47.50 lb, Toledo Bend, 1991, James L. Taylor (rod and reel).
What Louisiana water is a good bet for striped bass?
It is on 1 pages, Toledo Bend Reservoir first.
Do Louisiana hatcheries raise striped bass?
No hatchery release of it is on file.
Where is the striped bass limit different in Louisiana?
None of the exceptions mention it.
Is striped bass open all year in Louisiana?
The row prints Open year-round.
Is a basic license enough for striped bass?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Where do I send a Louisiana striped bass record?
Send it to the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association, which uses LDWF biologists to confirm species.
Pick Louisiana water for striped bass
Each water above has launches and limits on its own page.