Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Measured lower jaw fork length; federal HMS permit and 24-hour landing report required.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Cobalt back, lit-up bars, heavy bill; the one that dumps the spool. More on the blue marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blue marlin in Louisiana?
99 in lower jaw fork length.
How many blue marlin can you keep in Louisiana?
No bag limit.
When is blue marlin season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record blue marlin?
1,018.5 lb (1977).
How current is this Louisiana blue marlin 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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