Gag Grouper (also known as Gag, Grouper) in Louisiana. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the LDWF guide, 2026.
In Louisiana, the minimum legal size for Gag Grouper is 24 in and the daily bag limit is 4 grouper aggregate (no more than 2 gag per person). Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Louisiana rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Louisiana rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.
Gulf of Mexico (Louisiana). Size measured as total length (TL). 24" TL matches the federal gag size/season. Louisiana state/territorial waters; aligned with federal Gulf reef-fish limits. Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) required to possess grouper (exempt: anglers under 18 and clients on a charter trip). Charter captain/crew grouper bag limit = 0. Additional state-waters closure for black/red/yellowfin/yellowmouth grouper and scamp Feb. 1 – Mar. 31 seaward of the 20-fathom (120 ft) curve (does not add a gag-specific window beyond the Jan 1–Aug 31 gag closure).
These limits are pulled from the LDWF recreational fishing regulations. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
Louisiana requires both a Basic and a Saltwater fishing licence to fish or possess fish in the saltwater area (anglers aged 18+). Louisiana licences.
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