Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Covered by 'all snappers except red, vermilion and lane' umbrella; not named individually in the booklet.
LDWF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Cubera snapperGrows far larger, lacks the pale cheek triangle. Tell them apart
Schoolmaster snapperBarred, all-yellow fins. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-28
How to tell it
Canines you can see with the mouth CLOSED; pale triangle and a row of blue dots below the eye. More on the dog snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Dog snapper in other states6 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for dog snapper in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many dog snapper can you keep in Louisiana?
10 per person in snapper aggregate. Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate (all snappers except red, vermilion, lane).
When is dog snapper season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record dog snapper?
30.97 lb, Garden Banks (2026).
How current is this Louisiana dog snapper 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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