Yellowtail Snapper in Louisiana
yellowtail snapper under the 2026 LDWF pamphlet.
- 10 a daylimit
- 10.20 lbrecord
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yellowtail snapper by Louisiana numbers
The 2026 LDWF pamphlet files yellowtail snapper under the saltwater row “Snapper: cubera, gray (mangrove) and yellowtail”. On paper that comes to 10 daily per person in aggregate; 12″ min total length, with open year-round in state waters as the season.
LOWA credits Michael J. Ledet with the rod and reel record, 10.20 lb out of Eugene Is. Blk. 295 in 2001.
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| Pamphlet row | Waters | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snapper: cubera, gray (mangrove) and yellowtail | Louisiana state waters | 10 daily per person in aggregate; 12" 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.
LOWA record yellowtail snapper
| Division | Method | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | Rod & Reel | 10.20 lb | Michael J. Ledet | Eugene Is. Blk. 295 | August. 2001 |
Runners-up behind the top yellowtail snapper
- 9.25 lb, Phil Pearson, June 2003
- 8.16 lb, Dr John P McCrossenGreen Canyon, June 2019
- 7.99 lb, Amanda MenardS Timbalier 308, June 2013
- 7.70 lb, John PoiencotShip Shoal 1349, July 2023
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.
The landing permit for yellowtail snapper
Louisiana requires a free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit to possess this fish, on top of the Basic and Saltwater licenses.
Anglers on a paid charter are covered by the captain's Charter ROLP.
LDWF license and permit list in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026); read October 28, 2026.
Fish printed beside yellowtail snapper in the pamphlet
- Cubera Snappersaltwater
- Gray Snappersaltwater
- Red Snappersaltwater
- Mutton Snappersaltwater
- Queen Snappersaltwater
- Blackfin Snappersaltwater
- Silk Snappersaltwater
- Lane Snappersaltwater
- Vermilion Snappersaltwater
Lakes and bayous close to Yellowtail Snapper, pictured
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Richard Byrd, CC BY 2.0
Photo: michael_miceli, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Jill Spence, CC BY-SA 4.0
Finding yellowtail snapper in Louisiana, answered
What is the Louisiana daily limit for yellowtail snapper?
The 2026 row reads 10 daily per person in aggregate; 12" min total length; season open year-round in state waters.
Is there a LOWA record for yellowtail snapper?
The rod and reel record is 10.20 lb from Eugene Is. Blk. 295 in 2001, caught by Michael J. Ledet.
Which Louisiana water pages mention yellowtail snapper?
No Louisiana water page names it yet.
Where has LDWF released yellowtail snapper?
The stocking tables carry no row for it.
Do some Louisiana lakes carry their own yellowtail snapper numbers?
No lake or basin changes its limit.
When may I keep yellowtail snapper in Louisiana?
LDWF gives Open year-round in state waters.
Which Louisiana license covers yellowtail snapper?
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. Keeping it also takes the free ROLP.
How is a yellowtail snapper record certified in Louisiana?
LOWA certifies records after an LDWF biologist examines the fish.
Plan a trip for yellowtail snapper
Open a water above for its launches and rules.