Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF rule is written for southern flounder; flounders are generally treated under the same 10-fish limit and fall closure.
LDWF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Southern flounderNo eye-ringed spots at all. Tell them apart
Summer flounderFive eye-ringed spots in an X. Tell them apartNot listed by Louisiana: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Three ocellated (eye-ringed) spots in a triangle — two above, one below the lateral line — on a sandy left-facing flatfish. More on the Gulf flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gulf flounder in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for Gulf flounder in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many Gulf flounder can you keep in Louisiana?
10 per person. Counts toward the Flounder aggregate.
When is Gulf flounder season in Louisiana?
Open except Oct. 15–Nov. 30 annual closure. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Louisiana Gulf flounder 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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