Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
All sturgeon take prohibited in Louisiana since 1991; Gulf sturgeon is federally threatened.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Rows of bony armor scutes, a shark-like tail, and a vacuum-hose snout with barbels — a dinosaur. More on the Atlantic sturgeon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep Atlantic sturgeon in Louisiana?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Louisiana. Release it in the water where you can. All sturgeon take prohibited in Louisiana since 1991; Gulf sturgeon is federally threatened.
How current is this Louisiana Atlantic sturgeon rule?
Source: LDWF 2026, last checked Sep 7, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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