Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Size54 in fork lengthFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 shark per vessel per trip in aggregateCounts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Small coastal group.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Dusky smudge on the snout tip; small slim shark. More on the blacknose shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacknose shark in Louisiana?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many blacknose shark can you keep in Louisiana?
1 shark per vessel per trip in aggregate. Counts toward the Sharks (1 per vessel per trip) aggregate.
When is blacknose shark season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana blacknose shark 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.
In the appPoint the camera at a blacknose shark in Louisiana and this rule is on the screen before you take the picture. No signal needed.
Get the app