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.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Seriola dumerili
speciesBASICA predatory jack with a long list of common names — allied kingfish, rock salmon, yellowtail, sea donkey — found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical seas worldwide.
HABITAT
Smaller fish in shallow water; larger fish prefer 18–72 m (59–236 ft) over deeper reefs.
SIZE
typical 100 cm (39 in); max 190 cm
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Greater Amberjack identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Louisiana.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- One per person per day during the open season; the quota may close the season early and charter captain/crew bag limit is zero. · minimum 34 inches
- 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 17, 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.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Louisiana (1)
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.