Sheepshead 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
Archosargus probatocephalus
speciesBASICThe sheepshead seabream or convict fish of the family Sparidae, ranging from Nova Scotia to Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil including the Gulf of Mexico.
HABITAT
Western Atlantic; juveniles in seagrass beds and over mud substrates.
SIZE
max 91 cm (36 in); 35 cm typical
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Sheepshead identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Louisiana.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- No bag or possession limit.
- APPLICABILITY
- LDWF page lists no size limit and no bag/possession limit; open year-round in state waters.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Recreational Saltwater Finfish — Sheepshead
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.