Warmouth in Louisiana
Louisiana warmouth: what may be kept and where to look.
- no daily caplimit
- 2.13 lbrecord
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Louisiana warmouth: limit, record, water
Louisiana rules for warmouth sit in the freshwater table, on the line headed “Sunfish (bream)”. That row allows no daily limit, with the season given as open year-round.
The heaviest rod and reel entry is 2.13 lb, Atchafalaya River, 1987, angler Frank E. Dean, Jr. This site ties it to 1 water, starting with Old River at Raccourci.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunfish (bream) | All state waters EXCEPT Bussey Brake | No daily limit | Open year-round |
Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 20 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.
The heaviest warmouth on the Louisiana list
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | Rod & Reel | 2.13 lb | Frank E. Dean, Jr. | Atchafalaya River | July 1987 |
More warmouth in the top ten
- 1.50 lb, Allen PolkAtchafalaya River, Sept 1973
- 1.50 lb, Harry H. Anderson, July 1983
- 1.38 lb, Glenn R. BattleBelle River, June 1971
- 1.38 lb, Lloyd David Sexton, July 1975
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.
Louisiana pages that list warmouth
Louisiana lakes for warmouth
- Old River at Raccourci4,900 acres
LDWF popular-species text on management-plan lakes, LOWA record waters, LDWF stocking releases and Get Out & Fish! sites; biggest waters first.
Louisiana neighbours of warmouth on the list
- Bluegillfreshwater
- Redear Sunfishfreshwater
A photo walk along water near Warmouth
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Louisiana warmouth: the questions anglers ask
How many warmouth may I keep in Louisiana?
LDWF prints No daily limit, season open year-round.
How big is the Louisiana record warmouth?
2.13 lb, Atchafalaya River, 1987, by Frank E. Dean, Jr. (rod and reel).
Which Louisiana pages point to warmouth?
Start with Old River at Raccourci among 1 pages.
Are warmouth part of the LDWF hatchery work?
No LDWF stocking row names it.
Which waters change the warmouth rule?
LDWF gives it no rule tied to one water.
Does Louisiana close the warmouth season?
Season as printed: Open year-round.
Which LDWF license lets me fish for warmouth?
Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
Who checks a new Louisiana warmouth record?
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association keeps the list; an LDWF biologist confirms the species.
Find warmouth a short drive away
The pages above list launches and limits.