Wahoo in Louisiana
LDWF limits, the LOWA record and Louisiana water for wahoo.
- 5 a daylimit
- 139.25 lbrecord
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Louisiana wahoo at a glance
LDWF lists wahoo in its 2026 saltwater limits as “Wahoo”. It reads 5 daily per person; season: open year-round in state waters.
The LOWA rank-one rod and reel fish weighed 139.25 lb, from W. Delta Blk. 153 in 1976, caught by Myron J Fischer.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahoo | Louisiana state waters | 5 daily per person | 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.
wahoo in the LOWA record book
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 139.25 lb | Myron J Fischer | W. Delta Blk. 153 | April 1976 |
| saltwater | Fly Fishing | 1.95 lb | Roger Del Rio | Gulf of Mexico MC 243 | Nov 2003 |
Other heavy wahoo from the list
- 124.50 lb, Salvadore Perino, Jr., May 1974
- 120.37 lb, David WolfsonMidnight Lump, January. 2005
- 119.30 lb, Regan StringfellowGulf of America, January 2026
- 113.60 lb, David DelonesVenice, LA, February 2013
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 wahoo
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.
Pictures of fishing water by Wahoo
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Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Chrismiceli, Public domain
Photo: Richard Byrd, CC BY 2.0
Where Louisiana wahoo bite, in short answers
Which LDWF rule sets the wahoo bag?
It is 5 daily per person, with the season open year-round in state waters.
What does the Louisiana wahoo record weigh?
Myron J Fischer landed it on W. Delta Blk. 153 in 1976: 139.25 lb (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana waters hold wahoo?
Louisiana water pages skip it so far.
Do LDWF stocking tables mention wahoo?
The LDWF release tables read here leave it out.
Does any water have a wahoo exception?
The pamphlet exceptions do not name it.
What dates apply to Louisiana wahoo?
The pamphlet season is Open year-round in state waters.
What does a Louisiana license for wahoo 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 wahoo record?
LOWA keeps Louisiana fish records, and LDWF biologists verify the species.