Vermilion Snapper in Louisiana
LDWF limits, the LOWA record and Louisiana water for vermilion snapper.
- 10 a daylimit
- 6.19 lbrecord
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Louisiana vermilion snapper at a glance
LDWF lists vermilion snapper in its 2026 saltwater limits as “Snapper: vermilion”. It reads 20 daily per person in aggregate; not more than 10 vermilion snapper; 10″ min total length; season: open year-round in state waters.
The LOWA rank-one rod and reel fish weighed 6.19 lb, from South of Grand Isle in 1999, caught by Douglas Fussell.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapper: vermilion | Louisiana state waters | 20 daily per person in aggregate; not more than 10 vermilion snapper; 10" min total 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 29 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF saltwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
vermilion snapper in the LOWA record book
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 6.19 lb | Douglas Fussell | South of Grand Isle | June 1999 |
Other heavy vermilion snapper from the list
- 6.06 lb, Don BerriganGrand Isle Blk. 82, July 1997
- 6.02 lb, David WelshSouth Pass, June 2014
- 5.81 lb, Carlos M. FinaletSouth of Grand Isle, June 1999
- 5.78 lb, Brian OberliesW. Delta Blk. 133, August. 2000
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 vermilion 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 vermilion snapper
- Red Snappersaltwater
- Mutton Snappersaltwater
- Queen Snappersaltwater
- Blackfin Snappersaltwater
- Silk Snappersaltwater
- Cubera Snappersaltwater
- Gray Snappersaltwater
- Yellowtail Snappersaltwater
- Lane Snappersaltwater
Pictures of fishing water by Vermilion Snapper
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Photo: Bart Everson, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Shubert Ciencia, CC BY 2.0
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Where Louisiana vermilion snapper bite, in short answers
Which LDWF rule sets the vermilion snapper bag?
It is 20 daily per person in aggregate; not more than 10 vermilion snapper; 10" min total length, with the season open year-round in state waters.
What does the Louisiana vermilion snapper record weigh?
Douglas Fussell landed it on South of Grand Isle in 1999: 6.19 lb (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana waters hold vermilion snapper?
Louisiana water pages skip it so far.
Do LDWF stocking tables mention vermilion snapper?
The LDWF release tables read here leave it out.
Does any water have a vermilion snapper exception?
The pamphlet exceptions do not name it.
What dates apply to Louisiana vermilion snapper?
The pamphlet season is Open year-round in state waters.
What does a Louisiana license for vermilion 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 vermilion snapper record?
LOWA keeps Louisiana fish records, and LDWF biologists verify the species.
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