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Greater Amberjack regulations

Louisiana · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Louisiana saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCELDWF recreational fishing regulations ↗UPDATED JULY 10, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The LDWF page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.
LISTINGCLOSEDListed closedReopens September 1, 2026
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Greater AmberjackThe LDWF page states open September 1 through October 31 and fixed closed seasons January 1-August 31 and November 1-December 31; 34-inch minimum fork length. · Listed season windows: Jan 1, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 0 fish listed · Sep 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Nov 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 0 fish listedListed closed——CLOSED
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • Jan 1, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 0 fish listed
  • Sep 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed
  • Nov 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 0 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
The LDWF page states open September 1 through October 31 and fixed closed seasons January 1-August 31 and November 1-December 31; 34-inch minimum fork length.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Recreational Saltwater Finfish — Greater Amberjack, with 2026 regulations footnote 13

UPDATED July 10, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

LDWF recreational fishing regulations ↗

The LDWF page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.