Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 per person per trip
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Exempt from the 54 in minimum and the vessel aggregate.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Louisiana?
1 per person per trip.
When is bonnethead season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana bonnethead 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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