King Mackerel 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
Scomberomorus cavalla
speciesBASICA migratory mackerel of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, common in the coastal zone from North Carolina to Brazil and occasionally as far north as the Gulf of Maine.
HABITAT
Coastal zone, commonly at 12–45 m (40–150 ft) where the principal fisheries occur.
SIZE
typically 5–14 kg (11–30 lb); can exceed 40 kg
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King Mackerel identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Louisiana.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- Three per person per day. · minimum 24 inches
- APPLICABILITY
- Open year-round in state waters; 24-inch minimum fork length. Federal openings and closings may differ.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Recreational Saltwater Finfish — Mackerel
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.