Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
State rule effective Jan. 2025 removed bag and size limits; federal-waters limits differ.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Spinner sharkBlack tip ON the anal fin, longer snout. Tell them apartSize54 in fork length
Bag1 shark per vessel per trip in aggregate
SeasonOpen year-round
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Black-tipped fins but a plain (unmarked) anal fin; pointed snout; Z-shaped lateral line. More on the blacktip shark page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blacktip shark in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many blacktip shark can you keep in Louisiana?
No bag limit.
When is blacktip shark season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana blacktip 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.
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