Spanish 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 maculatus
speciesBASICThe Atlantic Spanish mackerel, a migratory mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring and returns to southern Florida or Mexico in the fall. Silvery sides marked with rows of round yellow spots.
HABITAT
Gulf of Mexico and southeastern US coastal waters, migrating seasonally.
SIZE
Not listed in the linked article
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Spanish Mackerel identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Louisiana.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- Fifteen per person per day. · minimum 12 inches
- APPLICABILITY
- Open year-round in state waters; 12-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.