Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
The water you are in decides. the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Leathery gray diamond body, trigger-locking first dorsal spine, tiny chisel teeth. More on the gray triggerfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gray triggerfish in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for gray triggerfish in Louisiana?
15 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many gray triggerfish can you keep in Louisiana?
1 per person within reef fish aggregate. Aggregate: 20-reef-fish aggregate.
When is gray triggerfish season in Louisiana?
Open Mar. 1–May 31 and Aug. 1–Dec. 31; closed Jan. 1–Feb. 28 and June 1–July 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Louisiana record gray triggerfish?
13.35 lb, Green Canyon (2022).
How current is this Louisiana gray triggerfish 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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