Striped Mullet in Louisiana
striped mullet under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 100 a daylimit
- 3.74 lbrecord
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striped mullet by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files striped mullet under the saltwater row “Striped mullet”. On paper that comes to 100 lbs. daily, with open year-round in state waters as the season.
LOWA credits Graham Dore’ with the rod and reel record, 3.74 lb out of Vermillion Parish in 2021.
Taking home striped mullet legally in Louisiana
| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped mullet | Louisiana state waters | 100 lbs. daily | 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.
LOWA record striped mullet
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| private pond | Rod & Reel | 3.74 lb | Graham Dore’ | Vermillion Parish | September 2021 |
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 and bayous close to Striped Mullet, pictured
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Finding striped mullet in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for striped mullet?
The 2026 row reads 100 lbs. daily; season open year-round in state waters.
Is there a LOWA record for striped mullet?
The rod and reel record is 3.74 lb from Vermillion Parish in 2021, caught by Graham Dore’.
Which Louisiana water pages mention striped mullet?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released striped mullet?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own striped mullet numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep striped mullet in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round in state waters.
Which Louisiana license covers striped mullet?
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.
How is a striped mullet record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for striped mullet
Open a water above for its launches and rules.